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Bill Information	Action(s)
S 234 General Bill by Leek Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel	4/03/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 330 S: Passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 316 S: Amendment(s) adopted (777304) -SJ 312 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 311 + Show All Today's Actions

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Bill Information	Action(s)
S 7020 General Bill by Governmental Oversight and Accountability (Fine) OGSR/Agency Cybersecurity Information	4/03/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 330 S: Passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 317 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 317 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 317 + Show All Today's Actions
S 1488 Memorial by Avila United States Sovereign Wealth Fund	4/03/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 330 S: Adopted -SJ 317 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 317 + Show All Today's Actions
S 944 General Bill by Davis Insurance Overpayment Claims Submitted to Psychologists	4/03/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 330 S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 317 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 317 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 317 + Show All Today's Actions
S 878 General Bill by Martin Probation for Misdemeanor Offenses	4/03/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 330 S: Passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 1 -SJ 317 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 317 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 317 + Show All Today's Actions
S 538 General Bill by Bradley State Courts System	4/03/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 330 S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 318 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 317 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 317 + Show All Today's Actions
S 480 General Bill by DiCeglie Nonprofit Agricultural Organization Medical Benefit Plans	4/03/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 330 S: CS passed; YEAS 32 NAYS 4 -SJ 318 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 318 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 318 + Show All Today's Actions
S 472 General Bill by Truenow Education in Correctional Facilities for Licensed Professions	4/03/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 330 S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 318 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 318 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 318 + Show All Today's Actions
S 56 General Bill by Garcia Geoengineering and Weather Modification Activities	4/03/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 330 S: CS passed; YEAS 28 NAYS 9 -SJ 318 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 318 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 318 + Show All Today's Actions
S 86 General Bill by Burgess Peer Support for First Responders (House Identical: H 421)	4/03/2025 S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 421 (Ch. 2025-9) -SJ 319 S: Substituted CS/HB 421 -SJ 319 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 319 + Show All Today's Actions
(Identical to 86 c1) H 421 General Bill by Criminal Justice Subcommittee Peer Support for First Responders	4/03/2025 H: Ordered enrolled H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 330 S: CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 319 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 319 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 319 S: Substituted for CS/SB 86 -SJ 319 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 319 + Show All Today's Actions
S 164 General Bill by Rodriguez Vessel Accountability	4/03/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 330 S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 321 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 321 S: Amendment(s) adopted (849776) -SJ 319 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 3198 + Show All Today's Actions
S 166 General Bill by Simon Administrative Efficiency in Public Schools	4/03/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 330 S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 328 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 328 S: Amendment(s) adopted (169686, 189656, 332758, 498362) -SJ 323 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 322 + Show All Today's Actions
S 282 General Bill by Truenow Warranty Associations	4/03/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 330 S: CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 328 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 328 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 328 + Show All Today's Actions
S 316 General Bill by Berman Limited Liability Companies	4/03/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 330 S: CS passed; YEAS 35 NAYS 1 -SJ 329 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 329 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 328 + Show All Today's Actions
S 384 General Bill by Burton Annexing State-owned Lands	4/03/2025 H: In Messages S: Immediately certified -SJ 330 S: CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 329 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 329 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 329 + Show All Today's Actions

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