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Thursday, April 25, 2019 Open Calendar

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Bill Information	Action(s)
S 94 General Bill by Stewart Child Care Facilities	4/25/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 1 -SJ 478, 479 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 478 + Show All Today's Actions
S 190 General Bill by Stargel Higher Education	4/25/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 35 NAYS 2 -SJ 481 S: Amendment(s) adopted (299628, 539338, 563590) -SJ 480 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 479 + Show All Today's Actions
H 445 General Bill by Diamond Trademark Classifications	4/25/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 917 S: Passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 481 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 481 + Show All Today's Actions
S 322 General Bill by Simpson Health Plans	4/25/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 23 NAYS 14 -SJ 482 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 482 + Show All Today's Actions
S 452 General Bill by Gibson Elder Abuse Fatality Review Teams	4/25/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 482 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 482 + Show All Today's Actions
S 494 General Bill by Hooper Firefighters’ Bill of Rights	4/25/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 483 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 482 + Show All Today's Actions
S 862 General Bill by Stargel Lessor Liability Under Special Mobile Equipment Leases	4/25/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 29 NAYS 8 -SJ 483 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 483 + Show All Today's Actions
S 910 General Bill by Gainer Court-ordered Treatment Programs	4/25/2019 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 483 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 483 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1020 General Bill by Bradley State Hemp Program	4/25/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 484 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 483 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1136 General Bill by Harrell Cyberharassment	4/25/2019 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 484 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 484 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1552 General Bill by Gruters Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative	4/25/2019 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 484 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 484 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7076 General Bill by Education (Diaz) State University Building Designations	4/25/2019 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 34 NAYS 1 -SJ 484, 485 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 484 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7098 General Bill by Governmental Oversight and Accountability (Hooper) Death Benefits	4/25/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 485 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 485 + Show All Today's Actions
S 732 General Bill by Flores Office Surgery	4/25/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 486 S: Amendment(s) adopted (135768, 424552, 439154) -SJ 485, 486 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 485 + Show All Today's Actions
S 76 General Bill by Simpson Driving While Using a Wireless Communications Device (House Compare: H 107)	4/25/2019 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 107 (Ch. 2019-44) -SJ 486 S: Substituted CS/HB 107 -SJ 486 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 486 + Show All Today's Actions
(Compare to 76 c4) H 107 General Bill by Toledo, Slosberg Texting While Driving	4/25/2019 H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 33 NAYS 5 -SJ 488 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 488 S: Amendment(s) adopted (384344) -SJ 486 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 486 S: Substituted for CS/CS/CS/CS/SB 76 -SJ 486 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Infrastructure and Security; Rules -SJ 486 + Show All Today's Actions

Special Order
Bill Information	Action(s)
S 7070 General Bill by Education (Diaz) K-12 Education	4/25/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 23 NAYS 17 -SJ 476 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 476 S: Amendment(s) adopted (208314, 216008, 766430, 785318) -SJ 474 + Show All Today's Actions
S 116 General Bill by Stewart Motor Vehicle Racing (House Identical: H 611)	4/25/2019 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 611 (Ch. 2019-125) -SJ 476 S: Substituted CS/HB 611 -SJ 476 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 476 + Show All Today's Actions
(Identical to 116 c1) H 611 General Bill by Mercado, Plakon Motor Vehicle Racing	4/25/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 476 S: Substituted for CS/SB 116 -SJ 476 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Infrastructure and Security; Rules -SJ 476 + Show All Today's Actions
S 120 General Bill by Perry Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Pilot Program	4/25/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 476 + Show All Today's Actions
S 236 General Bill by Book Public Records and Public Meetings	4/25/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 476 + Show All Today's Actions
S 262 General Bill by Albritton Child Welfare	4/25/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 477 S: Amendment(s) adopted (452716, 461946) -SJ 477 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 476 + Show All Today's Actions
S 362 Joint Resolution by Brandes Abolishing the Constitution Revision Commission	4/25/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 477 + Show All Today's Actions
S 442 General Bill by Lee Postsecondary Education for Certain Military Personnel	4/25/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 477 + Show All Today's Actions
S 642 General Bill by Brandes Public Safety	4/25/2019 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 495
S 742 General Bill by Braynon Designation of Eligible Telecommunications Carriers	4/25/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 477 + Show All Today's Actions
S 828 General Bill by Rader Lewd or Lascivious Exhibition	4/25/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 477 + Show All Today's Actions
S 908 General Bill by Hooper Firesafety Systems	4/25/2019 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 495
S 168 General Bill by Gruters Federal Immigration Enforcement	4/25/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 494 S: Amendment(s) adopted (169200, 532616, 771258, 794338, 945124) -SJ 493, 494 S: Amendment(s) failed (248466, 256712, 363492, 390296, 434128, 440066, 460234, 589678, 774036, 810340, 856714, 916830, 934022, 943906) -SJ 478, 492, 493, 494 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 478, 492 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1098 General Bill by Lee Sales Tax Refund for Eligible Job Training Organizations	4/25/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 488 S: Amendment(s) adopted (338420) -SJ 488 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 488 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1180 General Bill by Mayfield Prescription Drug Formulary Consumer Protection	4/25/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 492 S: Amendment(s) adopted (636826) -SJ 492 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 489 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1278 General Bill by Mayfield Biosolids Management	4/25/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 492 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1306 General Bill by Book Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission	4/25/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 495 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1338 General Bill by Rodriguez Guardianship	4/25/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 494 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1400 General Bill by Albritton Private Property Rights (House Similar: H 1159)	4/25/2019 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 495
(Similar to 1400 c2) H 1159 General Bill by La Rosa Private Property Rights	4/25/2019 S: Received -SJ 511 S: Referred to Community Affairs; Judiciary; Rules -SJ 511 S: In Messages H: CS passed; YEAS 77 NAYS 36 -HJ 878 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 878 H: Read 2nd time -HJ 878 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1422 General Bill by Gruters Health Plans	4/25/2019 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 495
S 1460 General Bill by Book Stroke Centers	4/25/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 495 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 495 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 495 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1476 General Bill by Flores Citizens Property Insurance Corporation	4/25/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 495 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1656 General Bill by Lee Criminal Statutes	4/25/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 495 S: Amendment(s) adopted (225308) -SJ 495 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 495 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7066 General Bill by Ethics and Elections (Baxley) Election Administration	4/25/2019 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 495
S 342 General Bill by Lee Public Records/Voters and Voter Registration	4/25/2019 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 495
S 418 General Bill by Simpson Essential Health Benefits Under Health Plans	4/25/2019 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 495

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Thursday, April 25, 2019 Open Calendar

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