FL Legislation | 2015 | Regular Session | Senate | Introduced

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S1196Intro

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Removing references to the terms "tourist-related services" and "tour-guide services" from definitions relating to sellers of travel; providing that the regulation of sellers of travel by the state does not apply to persons engaged solely in the sale...
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2015-04-14
Withdrawn from further consideration
S0120Intro

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Authorizing the Department of the Lottery to create and administer a program that provides for the sale of Florida lottery tickets through the Internet; authorizing the department to adopt rules, etc.
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2015-04-14
Withdrawn from further consideration
S0116Intro

Sine Die
Citing this act as the "Public Confidence in Gaming Act"; prohibiting applicants for and permitholders of pari-mutuel permits from contributing to certain campaign accounts and political committees; prohibiting specified political activity or employm...
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2015-04-14
Withdrawn from further consideration
S1580Intro

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Recognizing Jayne Ellspermann, principal of West Port High School in Marion County, as the 2015 National Principal of the Year, etc.
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2015-04-14
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9083 (Adopted)
S1392Intro

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Recognizing May 14, 2015, as "Fathers in Education Day" and May 11-15, 2015, as "Fathers in Action and Advocacy Week" in Florida, and encouraging the support and participation of school districts, counties, and elected officials statewide in these la...
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2015-04-08
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9117 (Adopted)
S0424Intro

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Commending the Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida for the organization's five decades of service to the students, communities, and employers of this state, etc.
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2015-04-08
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9067 (Adopted)
S0320Intro

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Revising what the Department of Children and Families must do when required to enter into agreements with specified entities; requiring the community-based care lead agency to visit in person or contact by telephone the child and the child's adoptive...
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2015-04-08
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7013 (Ch. 2015-130)
S7002Intro

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Renaming Workforce Florida, Inc., as CareerSource Florida, Inc.; creating a task force on preparation for the state's implementation of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; requiring CareerSource Florida, Inc., to submit a specified ...
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2015-04-08
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7019 (Ch. 2015-98)
S0260Intro

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Requiring the clerk of the value adjustment board to have available and distribute specified forms; authorizing the owner of multiple tangible personal property accounts to file a single joint petition with the value adjustment board under certain ci...
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2015-04-02
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 489 (Ch. 2015-115)
S0226Intro

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Revising the prohibition on the use of certain medications or substances on racing animals; authorizing the Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to solicit input from the Department of Agricul...
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2015-04-02
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 239 (Ch. 2015-88)
S0234Intro

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Revising the definition of the term "motor vehicle insurance" to include a policy that insures more than four automobiles; revising the definition of the term "policy" to include a policy that insures more than four automobiles, etc.
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2015-04-01
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 4011 (Ch. 2015-158)
S1620Intro

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Celebrating the 450th anniversary of the founding of St. Augustine and recognizing September 8, 2015, as "Founder's Day" in Florida, etc.
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2015-04-01
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9063 (Adopted)
S7014Intro

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Adopting the 2015 version of the Internal Revenue Code; incorporating a reference to a recent federal act into state law for the purpose of defining the term "adjusted federal income"; revising the treatment by this state of certain depreciation and ...
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2015-04-01
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7009 (Ch. 2015-35)
S0616Intro

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Revising the powers of the State Board of Education to require adoption of rules regarding notification forms for grade 3 retention and midyear promotion, and high school graduation requirements and options; removing the requirement that English Lang...
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2015-04-01
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7069 (Ch. 2015-6)
S7004Intro

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Amending provisions relating to exemptions from public records and meeting requirements for investigatory records held by and portions of meetings conducted by the Commission for Independent Education in disciplinary proceedings; saving the exemption...
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2015-04-01
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7005 (Ch. 2015-159)
S0394Intro

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Requiring specified public lodging establishments to waive certain policies for individuals who are currently on active duty who present a valid military identification card; prohibiting duplication of military identification cards, etc.
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2015-04-01
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 277 (Ch. 2015-139)
S7000Intro

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Transferring, renumbering, and amending provisions relating to an exemption from public record requirements for certain information held by a public transit provider; removing superfluous language; removing the scheduled repeal of the exemption, etc.
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2015-04-01
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7011 (Ch. 2015-160)
S0800Intro

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Recognizing May 2015 as "Bladder Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida, etc.
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2015-04-01
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9001 (Adopted)
S0104Intro

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Recognizing the week of November 16-22, 2015, as "Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week" in Florida, etc.
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2015-04-01
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9115 (Adopted)
S0974Intro

Sine Die
Providing that certain acts committed by a licensee are grounds for discipline, etc.
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2015-04-01
Withdrawn from further consideration
S0202Intro

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Authorizing a policyholder of personal lines insurance to elect delivery of policy documents by electronic means; revising the requirements applicable to insurers when providing a notice of change in policy terms for a renewal policy to include the r...
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2015-04-01
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 273 (Ch. 2015-170)
S0270Intro

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Providing a criminal penalty if a person operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless communications device causes the death of a human being or an unborn child, etc.
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2015-04-01
Unfavorable by Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities, laid on Table; YEAS 3 NAYS 5
S1150Intro

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Revising the requirements for a person to own, control, or otherwise have a pecuniary interest in a bail bond agency; revising the eligibility requirements for bail bond agent applicants; providing circumstances under which, while on bond with the su...
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2015-04-01
Withdrawn from further consideration
S0934Intro

Sine Die
Prohibiting the state and political subdivisions that contract for the construction, maintenance, repair, or improvement of public works from imposing certain conditions on certain contractors, subcontractors, or material suppliers or carriers; prohi...
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2015-03-31
Unfavorable by Community Affairs, laid on Table; YEAS 1 NAYS 6
S1574Intro

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Recognizing March 24, 2015, as "University of Florida Day" in Tallahassee in honor of the University of Florida's significant contributions to its state, to its nation, and throughout the world, etc.
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2015-03-24
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9053 (Adopted)
S0812Intro

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Encouraging the creation of a Turkish-Floridian Friendship Task Force to further the long-standing relationship between this state and the Republic of Turkey, build upon time-honored friendships, and promote the cultural, educational, academic, polit...
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2015-03-24
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9049 (Adopted)
S1610Intro

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Recognizing April 2015 as "Springs Protection Awareness Month" in Florida, etc.
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2015-03-24
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9027 (Adopted)
S1602Intro

Sine Die
Acknowledging the remarkable contributions made to the people of this state by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and recognizing March 22-24, 2015, as the 21st annual "Delta Days at the Florida Capitol", etc.
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2015-03-24
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9041 (Adopted)
S1584Intro

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Recognizing March 26, 2015, as "The Links, Incorporated, Day at the Capitol" and applauding the organization's efforts to create a better quality of life for the residents of this state, etc.
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2015-03-24
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9043 (Adopted)
S1598Intro

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Recognizing March 24, 2015, as "Florida Gulf Coast University Day" in Florida, etc.
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2015-03-24
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9039 (Adopted)
S1592Intro

Sine Die
Recognizing July 2015 as "Fibroid Awareness Month" in the State of Florida, etc.
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2015-03-24
Withdrawn from further consideration, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9059 (Adopted)
S0820Intro

Sine Die
Providing requirements for licensed facilities for patient notification regarding admission status, etc.
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2015-03-18
Withdrawn from further consideration, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 309 (Ch. 2015-109)
S7036Intro

Sine Die
Revising the date of the presidential preference primary, etc.
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2015-03-18
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7035 (Ch. 2015-5)
S1068Intro

Sine Die
Recognizing March 2015 as "Brain Injury Awareness Month" in Florida, etc.
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2015-03-18
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9021 (Adopted)
S0218Intro

Sine Die
Providing that it is lawful for a minor who is a victim of sexual abuse to intercept and record an oral communication of the abuser without the abuser's knowledge or consent, etc.
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2015-03-18
Withdrawn from further consideration, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7001 (Ch. 2015-82)
S1440Intro

Sine Die
Revising patient responsibilities contained in the Florida Patient's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities; specifying that a patient is responsible for reviewing a document, presented upon admission for treatment, indicating that the patient may be ch...
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2015-03-18
Withdrawn from further consideration
S0298Intro

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Recognizing March 2015 as "A Safe Haven for Newborns Month" in Florida, etc.
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2015-03-18
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9019 (Adopted)
S0810Intro

Sine Die
Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to authorize amendments or revisions to the Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter by a special law approved by the electors of Miami-Dade County; restricting the filing of a bill proposing such a special...
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2015-03-10
Unfavorable by Community Affairs, laid on Table; YEAS 3 NAYS 4
S0274Intro

Sine Die
Requiring disputes regarding homesteads to be the subject of a demand for presuit mediation, etc.
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2015-03-02
Withdrawn prior to introduction
S0048Intro

Sine Die
Providing for the relief of Barney Brown, who was wrongfully incarcerated for 38 years; providing an appropriation to compensate Mr. Brown for his wrongful incarceration; directing the Chief Financial Officer to draw a warrant; providing that the act...
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2015-02-27
Withdrawn prior to introduction
S0890Intro

Sine Die
Revising the number of hours of labor that comprise a legal day's work; prohibiting an employer from requiring an employee to continue working after the employee's shift under certain circumstances; prohibiting an employer from paying an employee for...
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2015-02-27
Withdrawn prior to introduction
S0852Intro

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Providing exemptions from public records requirements for an audio or video recording made by a law enforcement officer taken within the interior of a private residence, an audio or video recording made by a law enforcement officer taken within a bui...
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2015-02-18
Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 248 (Ch. 2015-41)
S0316Intro

Sine Die
Revising the sales tax exemption for certain business purchases of industrial machinery and equipment; deleting certain limitations on the exemption; revising procedural requirements for the exemption; deleting the sales tax exemption for machinery a...
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2015-01-27
Withdrawn prior to introduction
S0306Intro

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Specifying duties of the Department of Children and Families with respect to domestic violence advocacy organizations; specifying duties of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence with respect to domestic violence advocacy organizations; requ...
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2015-01-23
Withdrawn prior to introduction
S0308Intro

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Providing an exemption from public records requirements for information concerning clients of domestic violence advocacy organizations or referral services; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement o...
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2015-01-23
Withdrawn prior to introduction
S0122Intro

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Requiring the Office of Economic and Demographic Research to prepare an annual state tax incentive revenue report to be provided to the Legislature; requiring certification and distribution of the report, etc.
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2015-01-22
Withdrawn prior to introduction
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