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Bill Information	Action(s)
H 611 General Bill by Mercado, Plakon Motor Vehicle Racing	4/26/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 938 S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 571, 572 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 571 + Show All Today's Actions
S 120 General Bill by Perry Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Pilot Program	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 572 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 572 + Show All Today's Actions
S 236 General Bill by Book Public Records and Public Meetings	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 572 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 572 + Show All Today's Actions
S 262 General Bill by Albritton Child Welfare	4/26/2019 H: Received -HJ 941 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/29/19 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 941 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 572, 573 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 572 + Show All Today's Actions
S 362 Joint Resolution by Brandes Abolishing the Constitution Revision Commission	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 35 NAYS 4 -SJ 573 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 573 + Show All Today's Actions
S 442 General Bill by Lee Postsecondary Education for Certain Military Personnel	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 574 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 573 + Show All Today's Actions
S 742 General Bill by Braynon Designation of Eligible Telecommunications Carriers	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 574 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 574 + Show All Today's Actions
S 828 General Bill by Rader Lewd or Lascivious Exhibition	4/26/2019 H: Received -HJ 941 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/29/19 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 941 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 574 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 574 + Show All Today's Actions
S 168 General Bill by Gruters Federal Immigration Enforcement	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 22 NAYS 18 -SJ 575 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 574 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1098 General Bill by Lee Sales Tax Refund for Eligible Job Training Organizations	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: Passed as amended; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 575 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 575 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1180 General Bill by Mayfield Prescription Drug Formulary Consumer Protection	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 1 -SJ 575 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 575 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1278 General Bill by Mayfield Biosolids Management	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 576 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 576 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1306 General Bill by Book Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 576 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 576 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1338 General Bill by Rodriguez Guardianship	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 576 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 576 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1476 General Bill by Flores Citizens Property Insurance Corporation	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 34 NAYS 6 -SJ 576 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 576 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1656 General Bill by Lee Criminal Statutes	4/26/2019 H: Received -HJ 942 H: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/29/19 H: Referred to Calendar -HJ 942 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 1 -SJ 577 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 576 + Show All Today's Actions

Special Order
Bill Information	Action(s)
S 332 General Bill by Pizzo Incarcerated Women (House Identical: H 49)	4/26/2019 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 49 (Ch. 2019-65) -SJ 517 S: Substituted CS/HB 49 -SJ 517 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 517 + Show All Today's Actions
(Identical to 332 c1) H 49 General Bill by Criminal Justice Subcommittee Incarcerated Women	4/26/2019 H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 518 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 518 S: Amendment(s) adopted (795286) -SJ 517 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 517 S: Substituted for CS/SB 332 -SJ 517 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Criminal Justice; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Appropriations -SJ 517 + Show All Today's Actions
S 532 General Bill by Lee Wetland Mitigation (House Similar: H 521)	4/26/2019 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 521 (Ch. 2019-110) -SJ 518 S: Substituted CS/HB 521 -SJ 518 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 518 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 532 c1) H 521 General Bill by McClure, Overdorf Wetland Mitigation	4/26/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 938 S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 1 -SJ 518 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 518 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 518 S: Substituted for CS/SB 532 -SJ 518 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Community Affairs; Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Appropriations -SJ 518 + Show All Today's Actions
S 620 General Bill by Broxson Military Affairs	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 520 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 520 S: Amendment(s) adopted (507250) -SJ 519 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 518 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7066 General Bill by Ethics and Elections (Baxley) Election Administration	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 1 -SJ 577 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 577 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Ordered engrossed -SJ 521 S: Amendment(s) adopted (842530) -SJ 520 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 520 + Show All Today's Actions
S 342 General Bill by Lee Public Records/Voters and Voter Registration (House Compare: H 281)	4/26/2019 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 281 (Ch. 2019-55) -SJ 521 S: Substituted CS/HB 281 -SJ 521 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 521 + Show All Today's Actions
(Compare to 342) H 281 General Bill by Stevenson Pub. Rec./Voters and Voter Registration	4/26/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Motion to reconsider adopted -SJ 578 S: CS failed to pass; YEAS 24 NAYS 16 -SJ 521 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 521 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 521 S: Substituted for SB 342 -SJ 521 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Ethics and Elections; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Rules -SJ 521 + Show All Today's Actions
S 690 Joint Resolution by Rodriguez Single Subject Limitation for Taxation and Budget Reform Commission	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 522 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 522 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 521 + Show All Today's Actions
S 702 General Bill by Lee Qualified Blind Trusts	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 526 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 526 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 526 + Show All Today's Actions
S 746 General Bill by Wright Public Records/Judicial Assistants	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 522 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 522 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 522 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1526 General Bill by Harrell Telehealth (House Similar: H 23)	4/26/2019 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 23 (Ch. 2019-137) -SJ 523 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 23 -SJ 523 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 522 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 1526 c1) H 23 General Bill by Yarborough Telehealth	4/26/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Amendment(s) adopted (845780) -SJ 525 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 523 S: Substituted for CS/SB 1526 -SJ 523 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Health Policy; Rules -SJ 523 + Show All Today's Actions
S 796 General Bill by Gruters Public Utility Storm Protection Plans	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 2 -SJ 525 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 525 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 525 + Show All Today's Actions
S 804 Memorial by Torres Humanitarian Assistance/Government of Venezuela (House Similar: H 205)	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: CS adopted -SJ 525 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 525 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 804 c1) H 205 Memorial by Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Venezuela	4/26/2019 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Judiciary; Rules -SJ 525 + Show All Today's Actions
S 838 General Bill by Powell Public Records/Mental Health Treatment and Services	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 526 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 526 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 526 + Show All Today's Actions
S 860 General Bill by Stargel Alzheimer’s Disease (House Similar: H 449)	4/26/2019 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 449 (Ch. 2019-147) -SJ 526 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 449 -SJ 526 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 526 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 860 c1) H 449 General Bill by Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee Alzheimer's Disease	4/26/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 938 S: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 526 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 526 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 526 S: Substituted for CS/SB 860 -SJ 526 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Appropriations -SJ 526 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1528 General Bill by Bean Prescription Drug Importation Programs (House Similar: H 19)	4/26/2019 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 19 (Ch. 2019-99) -SJ 527 S: Substituted CS/HB 19 -SJ 527 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 526 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 1528 c2) H 19 General Bill by Leek Prescription Drug Importation Programs	4/26/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Amendment(s) adopted (339068) -SJ 537 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 527 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1528 -SJ 527 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Health Policy; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Appropriations -SJ 527 + Show All Today's Actions
S 874 General Bill by Rouson Consumer Finance Loans	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 33 NAYS 4 -SJ 549 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 549 S: Amendment(s) adopted (709992) -SJ 543 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 537 + Show All Today's Actions
S 974 General Bill by Perry Motor Vehicles (House Similar: H 1057)	4/26/2019 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1057 (Ch. 2019-92) -SJ 550 S: Substituted CS/HB 1057 -SJ 550 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 549 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 974 c2) H 1057 General Bill by McClure Motor Vehicles	4/26/2019 H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 38 NAYS 1 -SJ 550, 551 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 550 S: Amendment(s) adopted (450470) -SJ 550 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 550 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 974 -SJ 550 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Infrastructure and Security; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations -SJ 550 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1000 General Bill by Hutson Communications Services	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 34 NAYS 3 -SJ 551 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 551 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 551 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1712 General Bill by Harrell Hospital Licensure (House Compare: H 21)	4/26/2019 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 21 (Ch. 2019-136) -SJ 552 S: Substituted CS/HB 21 -SJ 552 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 551 + Show All Today's Actions
(Compare to 1712 c2) H 21 General Bill by Fitzenhagen Health Care Facility Market Barriers	4/26/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Amendment(s) adopted (485034) -SJ 552 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 552 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1712 -SJ 552 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Health Policy; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Appropriations -SJ 551 + Show All Today's Actions
H 7067 General Bill by Health Quality Subcommittee Registration Fees	4/26/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 559 + Show All Today's Actions
H 7073 General Bill by Health Quality Subcommittee Permit and Inspection Fees	4/26/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 938 S: Passed; YEAS 35 NAYS 0 -SJ 558, 559 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 558 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 558 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1024 General Bill by Gruters Blockchain Technology	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 578 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 577 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 559 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1210 General Bill by Book Ratification of Rules of the Department of Financial Services (House Identical: H 983)	4/26/2019 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 983 (Ch. 2019-139) -SJ 559 S: Substituted HB 983 -SJ 559 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 559 + Show All Today's Actions
(Identical to 1210) H 983 General Bill by Casello, Willhite Ratification of Rules of the Department of Financial Services	4/26/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 938 S: Passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 559 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 559 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 559 S: Substituted for SB 1210 -SJ 559 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Banking and Insurance; Rules -SJ 559 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1418 General Bill by Powell Mental Health	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 559, 560 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 559 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 559 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1622 General Bill by Montford Public Records/Foster Parent and Foster Parent Applicant Names	4/26/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 560 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1666 General Bill by Flores Vessels	4/26/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 560 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7078 General Bill by Health Policy (Harrell) Health Care (House Similar: H 843)	4/26/2019 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 843 (Ch. 2019-138), CS/HB 7 (Ch. 2019-105) -SJ 561 S: Substituted CS/HB 843 -SJ 561 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 560 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 7078 c1) H 843 General Bill by Rodriguez Patient Access to Primary Care and Specialist Providers	4/26/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Amendment(s) adopted (565298) -SJ 567 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 561 S: Substituted for CS/SB 7078 -SJ 561 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Health Policy; Rules -SJ 560 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1704 General Bill by Wright Department of Financial Services (House Similar: H 1393)	4/26/2019 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 578
(Similar to 1704 c2) H 1393 General Bill by Clemons Department of Financial Services	4/25/2019 S: Received -SJ 512
S 7046 General Bill by Criminal Justice (Perry) Critical Infrastructure Facilities and Staff (House Similar: H 7057)	4/26/2019 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7057 (Ch. 2019-113) -SJ 567 S: Substituted CS/HB 7057 -SJ 567 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 567 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 7046 c1) H 7057 General Bill by Criminal Justice Subcommittee Corrections	4/26/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 938 S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 567 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 567 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 567 S: Substituted for CS/SB 7046 -SJ 567 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Criminal Justice; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Rules -SJ 567 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7052 General Bill by Banking and Insurance (Broxson) OGSR/Informal Enforcement Actions/Trade Secrets/Office of Financial Regulation (House Similar: H 7097)	4/26/2019 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7097 (Ch. 2019-36) -SJ 567 S: Substituted HB 7097 -SJ 567 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 567 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 7052) H 7097 General Bill by Oversight, Transparency and Public Management Subcommittee OGSR/Informal Enforcement Actions and Trade Secrets/OFR	4/26/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 939 S: Passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 567 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 567 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 567 S: Substituted for SB 7052 -SJ 567 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Banking and Insurance; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Rules -SJ 567 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7054 General Bill by Banking and Insurance (Broxson) OGSR/Hurricane or Flood Loss Models (House Identical: H 7091)	4/26/2019 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7091 (Ch. 2019-35) -SJ 568 S: Substituted HB 7091 -SJ 568 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 567 + Show All Today's Actions
(Identical to 7054) H 7091 General Bill by Oversight, Transparency and Public Management Subcommittee OGSR/Hurricane and Flood Loss Model Trade Secrets	4/26/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 939 S: Passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 1 -SJ 568 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 568 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 568 S: Substituted for SB 7054 -SJ 568 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Banking and Insurance; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Rules -SJ 568 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7062 General Bill by Agriculture (Albritton) Citizen Support and Direct-support Organizations	4/26/2019 H: In Messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 568 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 568 S: Amendment(s) adopted (711780) -SJ 568 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 568 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1400 General Bill by Albritton Private Property Rights (House Similar: H 1159)	4/26/2019 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1159 (Ch. 2019-155) -SJ 568 S: Substituted CS/HB 1159 -SJ 568 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 568 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 1400 c2) H 1159 General Bill by La Rosa Private Property Rights	4/26/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1011 S: CS passed; YEAS 22 NAYS 16 -SJ 578 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 568, 578 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 568 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1400 -SJ 568 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Community Affairs; Judiciary; Rules -SJ 568 + Show All Today's Actions
S 7100 General Bill by Innovation, Industry, and Technology (Simpson) Public Records/Department of the Lottery (House Similar: H 7121)	4/26/2019 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7121 (Ch. 2019-41) -SJ 569 S: Substituted HB 7121 -SJ 569 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 568 + Show All Today's Actions
(Similar to 7100) H 7121 General Bill by State Affairs Committee Pub. Rec./Lottery	4/26/2019 H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 939 S: Passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 569 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 569 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 569 S: Substituted for SB 7100 -SJ 569 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Innovation, Industry, and Technology; Rules -SJ 569 + Show All Today's Actions
S 642 General Bill by Brandes Public Safety	4/26/2019 S: Retained on Special Order Calendar -SJ 578
S 908 General Bill by Hooper Firesafety Systems (House Compare: H 647)	4/26/2019 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1393 (Ch. 2019-140), CS/CS/HB 7103 (Ch. 2019-165) -SJ 569 S: Substituted HB 647 (Died in returning Messages) -SJ 569 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 569 + Show All Today's Actions
(Compare to 908 c3) H 647 General Bill by Grieco, Rommel Community Association Fire and Life Safety Systems	4/26/2019 S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Amendment(s) adopted (799580) -SJ 569 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 569 S: Received -SJ 578 S: Substituted for CS/CS/CS/SB 908 -SJ 569 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Innovation, Industry, and Technology; Community Affairs; Rules -SJ 569 S: Referred to Innovation, Industry, and Technology; Community Affairs; Rules -SJ 579 S: In Messages H: Passed as amended; YEAS 103 NAYS 7 -HJ 925 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 925 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1422 General Bill by Gruters Health Plans	4/26/2019 S: Retained on Calendar
S 418 General Bill by Simpson Essential Health Benefits Under Health Plans	4/26/2019 S: Retained on Calendar

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