Bill Actions for 5/1/2013 - The Florida Senate

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Bill Information	Action(s)
S 2 General Bill by Ethics and Elections Ethics	Approved by Governor -SJ 1050
S 50 General Bill by Negron Public Meetings	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 113 NAYS 2 -HJ 1041 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1040 + All Today's Actions
S 52 General Bill by Detert Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving	S: In returning messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 110 NAYS 6 -HJ 1045 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1044 + All Today's Actions
S 56 General Bill by Hays Infant Death	S: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 886 S: Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (924119) -SJ 885, 886 + All Today's Actions
S 60 Public Records/General Bill by Hays Public Records/Identifying Information of Department of Health Personnel	H: Temporarily postponed, on 3rd Reading -HJ 1039
S 62 General Bill by Hays Low-speed Vehicles	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 79 NAYS 36 -HJ 1044 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1044 + All Today's Actions
S 120 General Bill by Latvala Condominiums	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 71 NAYS 1 -HJ 1056 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1055 + All Today's Actions
S 160 General Bill by Richter Licensure Fee Exemptions for Military Veterans	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 115 NAYS 0 -HJ 1038 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1038 + All Today's Actions
S 186 General Bill by Diaz de la Portilla Jurisdiction of the Courts	S: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 886 S: Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (763285) -SJ 886 + All Today's Actions
S 244 General Bill by Dean Water Management Districts	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: Passed; YEAS 117 NAYS 0 -HJ 1040 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1040 + All Today's Actions
S 282 General Bill by Richter Consumer Finance Charges	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: Passed; YEAS 109 NAYS 6 -HJ 1036 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1036 + All Today's Actions
S 326 General Bill by Hays Powers and Duties of the Department of Environmental Protection	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: Passed; YEAS 117 NAYS 0 -HJ 1041 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1041 + All Today's Actions
S 328 General Bill by Latvala Public Accountancy	S: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 885 S: Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (891509) -SJ 884, 885 + All Today's Actions
S 336 General Bill by Latvala Tourist Development Tax	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 117 NAYS 1 -HJ 1047 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1047 + All Today's Actions
S 342 General Bill by Thrasher Rental of Homestead Property	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: Passed; YEAS 117 NAYS 0 -HJ 1049 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1049 + All Today's Actions
S 354 General Bill by Thrasher Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions	H: In returning messages S: Refused to concur, requested House to recede -SJ 887 + All Today's Actions
S 372 General Bill by Latvala Vehicle Permits for the Transportation of Alcoholic Beverages	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 114 NAYS 0 -HJ 1037 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1037 + All Today's Actions
S 390 General Bill by Dean Veterans’ Organizations	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 118 NAYS 0 -HJ 1045 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1045 + All Today's Actions
S 422 General Bill by Benacquisto Cancer Treatment	S: In returning messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 114 NAYS 1 -HJ 1039 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1038 + All Today's Actions
S 446 General Bill by Hukill Economic Development Incentive Application Process	S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 947 + All Today's Actions
S 452 Public Records/General Bill by Health Policy OGSR/Joshua Abbot Organ and Tissue Registry/Donor Information	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: Passed; YEAS 117 NAYS 0 -HJ 1042 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1042 + All Today's Actions
H 461 General Bill by Rooney Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students	H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1077 S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 2 -SJ 962 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 962 + All Today's Actions
S 492 General Bill by Hukill Estates	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 117 NAYS 0 -HJ 1053 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1052 + All Today's Actions
S 530 General Bill by Thrasher Dispute Resolution	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 118 NAYS 0 -HJ 1057 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1056 + All Today's Actions
H 533 Local Bill by Raulerson City of Tampa, Hillsborough County	H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1077 S: Passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 883 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 883 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 883 S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 883 + All Today's Actions
S 534 General Bill by Brandes Publicly Funded Defined Benefit Retirement Plans	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 71 NAYS 45 -HJ 1039 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1039 + All Today's Actions
S 556 General Bill by Ring Clerks of the Court	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 116 NAYS 0 -HJ 1052 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1052 + All Today's Actions
H 569 General Bill by Schenck Campaign Finance	Approved by Governor
S 606 General Bill by Gibson Northeast Florida Regional Transportation Commission	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 118 NAYS 0 -HJ 1051 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1051 + All Today's Actions
H 635 General Bill by Edwards Insurance	H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 949, 954 S: Amendment(s) adopted (332122, 615260, 648292, 800292) -SJ 888 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 887 + All Today's Actions
S 648 General Bill by Hukill Health Insurance Marketing Materials	S: In returning messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 103 NAYS 11 -HJ 1037 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1036 + All Today's Actions
S 662 General Bill by Hays Workers’ Compensation	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 115 NAYS 0 -HJ 1038 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1038 + All Today's Actions
S 718 General Bill by Stargel Family Law	Vetoed by Governor
H 725 Public Records/General Bill by Harrell Public Records and Public Meetings Exemptions	H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1077 S: Passed; YEAS 33 NAYS 6 -SJ 960 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 960 + All Today's Actions
H 737 General Bill by Ahern Swimming Pool and Spa Contracting	H: Temporarily postponed, on 3rd Reading -HJ 1036
S 778 General Bill by Thompson Transactions in Fresh Produce Markets	H: Temporarily postponed, on 3rd Reading -HJ 1039
S 874 General Bill by Galvano Open Parties	S: In returning messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 110 NAYS 8 -HJ 1046 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1046 + All Today's Actions
S 904 General Bill by Brandes Education	S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7029 (Ch. 2013-225), SB 1514 (Ch. 2013-45) -SJ 954 S: Substituted CS/HB 7029 -SJ 954 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 954 + All Today's Actions
H 909 General Bill by Wood Property Insurance	H: Temporarily postponed, on 3rd Reading -HJ 1036
S 948 General Bill by Grimsley Water Supply	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 118 NAYS 0 -HJ 1044 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1043 + All Today's Actions
S 952 General Bill by Simmons Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority	S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 946 + All Today's Actions
S 954 General Bill by Gardiner Technological Research and Development Authority	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: Passed; YEAS 118 NAYS 0 -HJ 1046 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1045 + All Today's Actions
S 966 General Bill by Bean Health Care	S: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 05/02/13
H 1007 Local Bill by Rodrigues Lee County Tourist Development Council, Lee County	H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1078 S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 883 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 883 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 883 S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 883 + All Today's Actions
H 1009 Local Bill by Mayfield Fellsmere Water Control District, Indian River County	H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1078 S: CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 884 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 884 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 884 S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 883 + All Today's Actions
S 1024 General Bill by Commerce and Tourism Department of Economic Opportunity	S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7007 (Ch. 2013-39), CS/SB 406 (Ch. 2013-42) -SJ 965 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 7007 -SJ 965 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 963 + All Today's Actions
S 1036 General Bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Independent Living	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 116 NAYS 1 -HJ 1055 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1055 + All Today's Actions
S 1066 Public Records/General Bill by Richter Public Records/Dental Workforce Surveys	H: Temporarily postponed, on 3rd Reading -HJ 1039
H 1067 General Bill by Hutson, Combee Pugilistic Exhibitions	S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 947 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1686 -SJ 947 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 947 S: Withdrawn from Regulated Industries; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 947 + All Today's Actions
S 1094 General Bill by Flores Home Health Agencies	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 115 NAYS 0 -HJ 1039 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1039 + All Today's Actions
S 1108 General Bill by Gardiner, Thrasher Exceptional Student Education	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 118 NAYS 0 -HJ 1047 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1046 + All Today's Actions
S 1122 General Bill by Simpson Florida Fire Prevention Code	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 114 NAYS 0 -HJ 1037 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1037 + All Today's Actions
S 1246 General Bill by Bean Public Retirement Plans	H: Temporarily postponed, on 3rd Reading -HJ 1040
H 1285 Local Bill by Williams Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center Authority, Leon County	H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1078 S: Passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 884 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 884 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 884 S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 883 + All Today's Actions
S 1300 General Bill by Simmons Limited Liability Companies	H: Temporarily postponed, on 3rd Reading -HJ 1047
S 1388 General Bill by Montford Instructional Materials for K-12 Public Education	S: In returning messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 115 NAYS 0 -HJ 1050 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1050 + All Today's Actions
H 1421 Local Bill by Beshears Madison County	H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1078 S: CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 884 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 884 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 884 S: Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 883 + All Today's Actions
S 1424 Public Records/General Bill by Evers Public Records/Personal Identifying Information/Department of Transportation or Certain Other Entities	H: Temporarily postponed, on 3rd Reading -HJ 1041
S 1458 General Bill by Brandes Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles	S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2013-160) -SJ 896 S: Substituted CS/CS/HB 7125 -SJ 896 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 894 + All Today's Actions
S 1472 General Bill by Legg Nuclear and Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Power Plants	S: In returning messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 104 NAYS 12 -HJ 1050 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1049 + All Today's Actions
S 1608 General Bill by Montford Exempt Cigarettes for Members of Recognized Indian Tribes	S: Withdrawn from further consideration -SJ 986 S: Withdrawn from Regulated Industries; Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax; Appropriations -SJ 986 + All Today's Actions
S 1628 General Bill by Montford Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services	S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7087 (Ch. 2013-226), HB 7089 (Ch. 2013-217) -SJ 893 S: Substituted CS/HB 7087 -SJ 893 S: Amendment(s) adopted (272976, 467724) -SJ 893 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 892 + All Today's Actions
S 1664 General Bill by Legg Education	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 110 NAYS 7 -HJ 1054 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1053 + All Today's Actions
S 1686 General Bill by Altman Pugilistic Exhibitions	S: Laid on Table -SJ 947 S: Substituted CS/HB 1067 (Died on Calendar in Senate) -SJ 947 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 947 + All Today's Actions
S 1700 General Bill by Latvala Agricultural Lands	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: Passed; YEAS 117 NAYS 0 -HJ 1042 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1041 + All Today's Actions
S 1722 General Bill by Legg Early Learning	S: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 05/02/13
S 1792 General Bill by Judiciary Medical Negligence Actions	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: Passed; YEAS 77 NAYS 38 -HJ 1048 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1048 + All Today's Actions
S 1806 General Bill by Environmental Preservation and Conservation Total Maximum Daily Loads	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: Passed; YEAS 117 NAYS 0 -HJ 1043 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1042 + All Today's Actions
S 1808 General Bill by Environmental Preservation and Conservation Numeric Nutrient Criteria	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 103 NAYS 13 -HJ 1043 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1043 + All Today's Actions
S 1828 General Bill by Appropriations Tax Administration	S: In returning messages H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 118 NAYS 0 -HJ 1054 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1054 + All Today's Actions
S 1830 General Bill by Appropriations Ad Valorem Taxation	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: Passed; YEAS 115 NAYS 1 -HJ 1052 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1051 + All Today's Actions
S 1832 General Bill by Appropriations Taxation	H: Temporarily postponed, on 3rd Reading -HJ 1047
S 1840 General Bill by Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Development Permits	S: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 269 (Ch. 2013-193), CS/CS/CS/HB 375 (Ch. 2013-79), CS/HB 7019 (Ch. 2013-213) -SJ 960 S: Substituted CS/HB 7019 -SJ 960 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 960 + All Today's Actions
S 1844 General Bill by Health Policy Florida Health Choices Program	S: Ordered enrolled -SJ 986 H: CS passed; YEAS 73 NAYS 41 -HJ 1049 H: Read 3rd time -HJ 1049 + All Today's Actions
S 1904 Resolution by Bradley Dystonia Awareness Month	S: Adopted -SJ 882 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 882 S: Introduced -SJ 882 + All Today's Actions
S 1908 Resolution by Gibson Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Sr.	S: Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9069 (Adopted) -SJ 882 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 882 S: Introduced -SJ 882 + All Today's Actions
S 1918 Resolution by Bullard Go Blue Day	S: Adopted -SJ 882 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 882 S: Introduced -SJ 882 + All Today's Actions
S 1920 Resolution by Simmons Irish People/Reunification	S: Filed
H 7007 General Bill by Economic Development and Tourism Subcommittee Economic Development	H: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 1077 H: CS passed as amended; YEAS 68 NAYS 48 -HJ 1077 H: Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (300456) -HJ 1076 H: Was taken up -HJ 1057 H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 3 -SJ 986 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 986 S: Amendment(s) adopted (969426) -SJ 966 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 965 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1024 -SJ 965 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 965 S: Withdrawn from Community Affairs; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations -SJ 965 + All Today's Actions
H 7009 General Bill by Choice and Innovation Subcommittee Education	H: In returning messages S: CS passed as amended; YEAS 31 NAYS 7 -SJ 892 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 892 + All Today's Actions
H 7019 General Bill by Economic Development and Tourism Subcommittee Development Permits	S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Amendment(s) adopted (509504, 703592) -SJ 960 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 960 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1840 -SJ 960 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 960 S: Withdrawn from Community Affairs; Rules -SJ 960 + All Today's Actions
H 7029 General Bill by Choice and Innovation Subcommittee Education	S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Amendment(s) reconsidered, adopted as amended (317092) -SJ 962, 963 S: Amendment(s) adopted (317092) -SJ 955 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 954 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 904 -SJ 954 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 954 S: Withdrawn from Education; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Appropriations -SJ 954 + All Today's Actions
H 7079 Public Records/General Bill by Government Operations Subcommittee Review Under Open Government Sunset Review Act	H: Ordered enrolled -HJ 1078 S: Passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 891 S: Read 3rd time -SJ 891 + All Today's Actions
H 7087 General Bill by Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services	S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Read 2nd time -SJ 893 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1628 -SJ 893 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 893 S: Withdrawn from Agriculture; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 893 + All Today's Actions
H 7095 Public Records/General Bill by Insurance and Banking Subcommittee Public Records/Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Clearinghouse Program	H: Temporarily postponed, on 3rd Reading -HJ 1036
H 7125 General Bill by Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles	S: Placed on 3rd reading S: Amendment(s) adopted (218538) -SJ 949 S: Read 2nd time -SJ 896 S: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1458 -SJ 896 S: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 896 S: Withdrawn from Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations -SJ 896 + All Today's Actions

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