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S7166N/A

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Revising the definitions of the term "abandoned" or "abandonment," "institutional child abuse or neglect," and "abandons the child within the context of harm"; revising provisions relating to criminal history records check on persons being considered...
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2012-01-20
Submit as committee bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (SB 2044)
S7164N/A

Sine Die
Revising legislative findings regarding the management structure of entities that provide behavioral health treatment and prevention services; requiring the Department of Children and Family Services to negotiate a reasonable and appropriate administ...
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2012-01-20
Submit as committee bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (SB 2046)
S7162N/A

Sine Die
Clarifying the definition of the term "sexually violent offense" to include only a felony criminal act that has been determined beyond a reasonable doubt to have been sexually motivated; requiring that the Department of Children and Family Services g...
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2012-01-20
Submit as committee bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (SB 2052)
S7048N/A

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Changing the name of the department to the "Department of Children and Families"; requiring that the department be geographically organized into circuits and regions; revising the services provided by the department and abolishing the program offices...
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2012-01-20
Submit as committee bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (SB 2048)
S7172N/A

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Requiring that the Department of Corrections privatize the management and operation of certain correctional facilities and assigned correctional units; requiring that the department determine the costs incurred for the 2010-2011 fiscal year for each ...
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2012-01-18
Submit as committee bill by Rules (SB 2038)
S7170N/A

Sine Die
Providing that certain information relating to the outsourcing or privatization of an agency function that is expressly required by law is not required to be included in the agency's legislative budget request until after the contract for such functi...
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2012-01-18
Submit as committee bill by Rules (SB 2036)
S1002Intro

Sine Die
Prohibiting the possession, sale, trade, or distribution of shark fins; providing a definition; providing for penalties and the assessment of attorney fees and costs; authorizing the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to adopt rules, etc.
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2012-01-17
Withdrawn from further consideration -SJ 213
S1894Intro

Sine Die
Providing for the deposit of certain fees, charges, and fines relating to loan originators and mortgage brokers into the Professional Regulation Trust Fund of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation; providing for a type two transfer o...
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2012-01-17
Withdrawn from further consideration -SJ 213
S2020Intro

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Recognizing 2012 as the "Year of the Girl" and celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouting in the State of Florida, etc.
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2012-01-17
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9013 (Adopted) -SJ 170
S0890Intro

Sine Die
Recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc., and its extraordinary efforts on behalf of individuals and families whose lives are touched by vision impairment, etc.
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2012-01-17
Adopted -SJ 169
S1344Intro

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Commending the osteopathic physicians of this state and recognizing January 18, 2012, as "Osteopathic Medicine Day" in Florida, etc.
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2012-01-17
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9009 (Adopted) -SJ 168
S1326Intro

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Commending the compassionate work of the volunteers and staff at Florida's pregnancy resource centers and recognizing January 2012 as "Pregnancy Resource Center Month" in Florida, etc.
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2012-01-17
Adopted -SJ 170
S0690Intro

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Removing the requirement that the Florida Solar Energy Center set standards for and approve solar energy systems; requiring that a solar energy system manufactured, sold, or installed in the state meet the safety and performance standards established...
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2012-01-17
Withdrawn from further consideration -SJ 170
S7046N/A

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Terminating specified trust funds within the Department of Transportation; terminating the Federal Law Enforcement Trust Fund within the Department of Transportation; providing for the transfer of the remaining funds to the Federal Law Enforcement Tr...
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2012-01-13
Submit as committee bill by Budget Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations (SB 2028)
S7044N/A

Sine Die
Re-creating the Capital Collateral Regional Counsel Trust Fund within the Justice Administrative Commission without modification; abrogating provisions relating to the termination of the trust fund, to conform, etc.
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2012-01-13
Submit as committee bill by Budget Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations (SB 2026)
S7040N/A

Sine Die
Specifying that a retiree who is elected or appointed for the first time to an elective office may not be enrolled as a renewed member; specifying that a retiree who is reemployed in a regularly established position as an elected official may not ren...
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2012-01-13
Submit as committee bill by Governmental Oversight and Accountability (SB 2024)
S7042N/A

Sine Die
Decreasing the period between the primary election and the general election in each year in which a general election is held, etc.
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2012-01-11
Submit as committee bill by Rules Subcommittee on Ethics and Elections (SB 2018)
H0669Intro

Sine Die
Revises definitions applicable to Florida Security for Public Deposits Act; conforms terminology to changes made by act; revises credit union reporting requirements; revises evidence of insurance required to be submitted by public depositor to CFO.
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2012-01-11
Unfavorable by Insurance and Banking Subcommittee, laid on Table; YEAS 7 NAYS 8
S0474Intro

Sine Die
Providing an additional fine for a violation of specified provisions relating to driving with a canceled, suspended, or revoked driver license or driving privilege; providing increased fine amounts for second or subsequent violations; providing for d...
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2012-01-10
Withdrawn from further consideration -SJ 13
S1790Intro

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Deleting provisions requiring the Department of Financial Services to create and administer a nonadversarial property insurance mediation program for resolving disputed property insurance claims and delete requirements, procedures, and processes rela...
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2012-01-10
Withdrawn prior to introduction -SJ 234
H9009Intro

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Commends osteopathic physicians of this state & designates January 18, 2012, as "Osteopathic Medicine Day" in State of Florida.
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2012-01-10
Adopted by Publication, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 1344 (Adopted) -HJ 171
H9005Intro

Sine Die
Recognizes May 2012 as "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" & Thursday, February 24, 2012, as "Dave Bitner Day" in Florida.
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2012-01-10
Adopted by Publication, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 1210 (Adopted) -HJ 171
H9003Intro

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Recognizes January 23-25, 2012, as "The 18th Annual Delta Days at the Florida Capitol."
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2012-01-10
Adopted by Publication, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 322 (Adopted) -HJ 170
H9001Intro

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Recognizes February 6, 2012, as "Ronald Reagan Day" in Florida.
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2012-01-10
Adopted by Publication, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 2142 (Adopted) -HJ 170
H8001Engross

Sine Die
Provides that House of Representatives & Senate convene in Joint Session for purpose of receiving message from Governor.
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2012-01-10
Ordered enrolled -HJ 8
S1690Intro

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Repealing provisions relating to a statewide toll-free telephone hotline to receive information or suggestions from residents on how to improve the operation of government, increase governmental efficiency, and eliminate waste in government, etc.
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2012-01-10
Withdrawn prior to introduction -SJ 227
H0955Intro

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Revises period of time for requisition, maintenance of inventory, & purchase of instructional materials for certain core courses; revises requirements relating to use of instructional materials allocation for purchase of materials not on state-adopte...
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2012-01-09
Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 93
H1245Intro

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Discontinues use of FCAT under statewide assessment program in public schools; continues use of end-of-course assessments as required or developed & implemented under section establishing statewide assessment program; conforms provisions to changes m...
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2012-01-09
Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 123
H1135Intro

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Designates act "Alex Brown Act"; prohibits use of handheld cellular telephones & other handheld electronic communications devices by drivers under 18 years of age.
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2012-01-09
Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 110
H0089Intro

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Provides partial ad valorem tax exemptions for nonexempt owners of real property leased or gratuitously provided to exempt entities for exclusive use for educational, scientific, religious, or charitable purposes; authorizes nonexempt owners of real ...
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2012-01-09
Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 13
H0065Intro

Sine Die
Creates "Foreclosure Debt Claims Act"; authorizes creation & administration of deficiency judgment reimbursement program by Florida Housing Finance Corporation contingent upon occurrence of certain conditions precedent; provides for future terminatio...
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2012-01-06
Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 12
H0767Intro

Sine Die
Creates Florida Urban Investment Job Creation Authority; requires authority to conduct fiscal impact study of each enterprise program zone; creates zone development corporation for each enterprise program zone; provides for designation of enterprise ...
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2012-01-06
Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 75
H1185Intro

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Prohibits DOT from issuing, renewing, or reissuing license of public airport unless airport provides broadband Internet access free of charge to state residents.
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2012-01-05
Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 116
S1246Intro

Sine Die
Prohibiting the knowing use of a Schedule II controlled substance in a form or manner other than that in which the manufacturer or prescriber intended it to be used; providing criminal penalties, etc.
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2012-01-05
Withdrawn prior to introduction -SJ 137
H0559Intro

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Prohibits purchase of lighter or matches by minor; prohibits retailer from giving lighter or matches to minor; requires retailer to verify age of purchaser of lighter or matches; restricts location of lighters or matches by retailers; requires specif...
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2012-01-03
Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 57
S7038N/A

Sine Die
Subjecting a dealer to monetary and criminal penalties for the willful failure to collect certain taxes or fees after notice of the duty to collect the taxes or fees by the Department of Revenue; deleting provisions relating to the imposition of crim...
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2011-12-15
Submit as committee bill by Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax (SB 1304)
H0863Intro

Sine Die
Provides that majority of field internship experience provided for paramedic students by paramedic program located in Pinellas County may be done aboard advanced life support permitted vehicle other than ambulance if certain other requirements are me...
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2011-12-15
Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 83
S7036N/A

Sine Die
Providing that a taxpayer has a right to have a hearing before the value adjustment board rescheduled if the hearing is not commenced within a certain period after the scheduled time; revising the information that must be included on a real property ...
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2011-12-13
Submit as committee bill by Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax (SB 1256)
H4095Intro

Sine Die
Repeals provisions relating to prohibition on imposition of credit card surcharges in sale or lease transactions & associated penalties for violations.
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2011-12-12
Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 151
S7028N/A

Sine Die
Amending provisions relating to a public records exemption for certain records from consumer complaints and inquiries regarding matters or activities regulated under the Florida Insurance Code or Workers' Compensation Employee Assistance and Ombudsma...
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2011-12-09
Submit as committee bill by Banking and Insurance (SB 1230)
S7026N/A

Sine Die
Amending provisions relating to a public records exemption for personal identifying information and policy numbers in personal injury protection and property damage liability insurance policies; saving the exemption from repeal under the Open Governm...
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2011-12-09
Submit as committee bill by Banking and Insurance (SB 1232)
S0530Intro

Sine Die
Providing certain educational opportunities for specified local government employees; authorizing the use of fee waivers for specified local government employees, etc.
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2011-12-08
Withdrawn prior to introduction -SJ 47
S7030N/A

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Revising the public records exemption for information held by the Department of Financial Services relating to unclaimed property to permanently exempt social security numbers from the public records law; providing for future legislative review and r...
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2011-12-08
Submit as committee bill by Banking and Insurance (SB 1208)
S7024N/A

Sine Die
Correcting references to agency names and divisions and correcting cross-references to conform to the governmental reorganization resulting from the enactment of chapter 2011-142, Laws of Florida; making technical and grammatical changes; correcting ...
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2011-12-08
Submit as committee bill by Commerce and Tourism (SB 1204)
S7014N/A

Sine Die
Amending provisions which provides public records exemptions for information held by economic development agencies; saving from repeal the exemption concerning plans, intentions, or interests of a private corporation, partnership, or person to locate...
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2011-12-08
Submit as committee bill by Commerce and Tourism (SB 1206)
H0747Intro

Sine Die
Requires DEP & water management districts to grant general permits for construction, alteration, & maintenance of certain surface water management systems; authorizes construction of certain surface water management systems to proceed without further...
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2011-12-08
Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 73
S0034Intro

Sine Die
Providing for the relief of Daniel and Amara Estrada by the University of South Florida; providing an appropriation to compensate Daniel and Amara Estrada, parents and guardians of Caleb Estrada, for the wrongful birth of Caleb Estrada and for damage...
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2011-12-07
Withdrawn prior to introduction -SJ 14
S7034N/A

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Providing for the apportionment of the House of Representatives and the Senate (plans _______ and S000S9004); adopting the United States Decennial Census of 2010 for use in such apportionment; providing for the inclusion of omitted areas; providing c...
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2011-12-06
Submit as committee bill by Reapportionment (SB 1176)
S7032N/A

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Redistricting the state's congressional districts in accordance with the United States Decennial Census of 2010 (plan S000C9002); amending provisions relating to the inclusion of unlisted territory in contiguous districts; updating a reference; reena...
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2011-12-06
Submit as committee bill by Reapportionment (SB 1174)
S0214Intro

Sine Die
Requiring public employers to submit by a certain date injury and illness data to the Division of Workers' Compensation in the Department of Financial Services using a specified form; requiring the division to compile data from the reports and make t...
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2011-12-05
Withdrawn prior to introduction -SJ 24
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