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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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March 7, 2024 | FL | SB 7014 | Increases the Maximum Fine for Violations of Specified Lobbying Provisions | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 34) |
May 5, 2023 | FL | HB 1285 | Authorizes the Creation of a Specialized State Guard as a Part of State Law Enforcement | Conference Report Adopted - House (91 - 20) |
May 4, 2023 | FL | SB 262 | Establishes a State Digital Bill of Rights to Provide User Protections | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (110 - 2) |
May 3, 2023 | FL | SB 170 | Amends Laws Concerning Local Ordinances and Legal Suits | Bill Passed - House (82 - 33) |
May 3, 2023 | FL | SB 266 | Prohibits Higher Education Institutions from Spending Federal or State Funds on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training | Bill Passed - House (81 - 34) |
April 28, 2023 | FL | HB 1543 | Establishes a New Minimum Age to Purchase a Firearm | Bill Passed - House (69 - 36) |
April 28, 2023 | FL | HB 1543 | Establishes a New Minimum Age to Purchase a Firearm | Bill Passed - House (69 - 36) |
April 26, 2023 | FL | HB 931 | Prohibits Public Institutions from Requiring Students, Faculty, or Staff Take Political Loyalty Tests | Bill Passed - House (82 - 34) |
April 13, 2023 | FL | SB 450 | Reduces Amount of Jurors Needed for Agreement on Death Sentences | Bill Passed - House (80 - 30) |
April 13, 2023 | FL | SB 450 | Reduces Amount of Jurors Needed for Agreement on Death Sentences | Bill Passed - House (80 - 30) |
April 13, 2023 | FL | HB 1297 | Authorizes the Death Penalty for for People Who Commit Sexual Assault on Children | Bill Passed - House (95 - 14) |
April 13, 2023 | FL | HB 1627 | Authorizes Pretrial Detention for DUI Manslaughter, Fentanyl Trafficking, and Extortion | Bill Passed - House (83 - 19) |
April 13, 2023 | FL | HB 1465 | Increases Penalties for Individuals that Possess or Discharge a Firearm While Involved in Human Trafficking | Bill Passed - House (96 - 5) |
April 13, 2023 | FL | HB 1465 | Increases Penalties for Individuals that Possess or Discharge a Firearm While Involved in Human Trafficking | Bill Passed - House (96 - 5) |
March 31, 2023 | FL | HB 319 | Increases Protest Penalties | Bill Passed - House (109 - 3) |
March 31, 2023 | FL | HB 319 | Increases Protest Penalties | Bill Passed - House (109 - 3) |
March 24, 2023 | FL | HB 543 | Authorizes Conceal Carry Without a Permit | Bill Passed - House (76 - 32) |
Feb. 10, 2023 | FL | SB 4-B | Authorizes Office of Statewide Prosecution to Investigate Voting-Related Crimes | Bill Passed - House (77 - 33) |
March 10, 2022 | FL | HB 1435 | Specifies Police Ability to Impound Vehicles | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (83 - 32) |
March 10, 2022 | FL | HB 3 | Expands Police Recruitment Efforts | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (114 - 3) |
March 2, 2022 | FL | HB 1571 | Increases Protesting on Private Property to a Second Degree Misdemeanor | Bill Passed - House (76 - 41) |
March 2, 2022 | FL | HB 1571 | Increases Protesting on Private Property to a Second Degree Misdemeanor | Bill Passed - House (76 - 41) |
Feb. 24, 2022 | FL | HB 105 | Establishes New Regulations on Smoking and Vaping | Bill Passed - House (105 - 10) |
Feb. 24, 2022 | FL | HB 7 | Limits Protected Speech in Specific Workplaces | Bill Passed - House (74 - 41) |
Nov. 17, 2021 | FL | HB 1 | Prohibits Private Employers from Imposing COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates | Bill Passed - House (78 - 39) |
Nov. 17, 2021 | FL | HB 7 | Prohibits the State Health Officer from Ordering the Vaccination of Individuals Upon the Declaration of Public Health Emergency | Bill Passed - House (82 - 34) |
Nov. 17, 2021 | FL | HB 3 | Authorizes Exemption from Public Records Requirements for Employee Complaints Alleging Private Employer's Violation of COVID-19 Vaccination Policies or Practices | Bill Passed - House (85 - 31) |
April 29, 2021 | FL | HB 833 | Requires DNA Samples to be Defined as the "Exclusive Property" | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (85 - 28) |
March 26, 2021 | FL | SB 72 | Specifies Requirements for COVID-Related Civil Actions | Bill Passed - House (83 - 31) |
March 26, 2021 | FL | HB 1 | Increases Criminal Penalties for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officials | Bill Passed - House (76 - 39) |
March 26, 2021 | FL | HB 259 | Authorizes Individuals to Carry Concealed Weapons on Church Property | Bill Passed - House (76 - 37) |
March 5, 2021 | FL | HB 07 | Establishes a Legal Defense Fund for Businesses | Bill Passed - House (83 - 31) |
March 5, 2021 | FL | HB 07 | Establishes a Legal Defense Fund for Businesses | Bill Passed - House (83 - 31) |
March 11, 2020 | FL | HB 389 | Expands List of Medical Conditions That Pharmacists May Treat | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (98 - 17) |
March 10, 2020 | FL | SB 1286 | Expands the List of Contraband in Specified Facilities | Bill Passed - House (71 - 43) |
May 3, 2019 | FL | SB 7066 | Requires Felons Pay Outstanding Court Fees Prior to Voting Rights Restoration | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 42) |
May 3, 2019 | FL | SB 7066 | Requires Felons Pay Outstanding Court Fees Prior to Voting Rights Restoration | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 42) |
May 1, 2019 | FL | SB 7030 | Authorizes Firearms on School Campuses | Bill Passed - House (65 - 47) |
April 29, 2019 | FL | HB 19 | Authorizes the Importation of Prescription Drugs from Canada | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 20) |
April 24, 2019 | FL | HB 7089 | Requires Felons to Pay Court Fees Prior to Voter Registration | Bill Passed - House (71 - 45) |
April 24, 2019 | FL | HB 7089 | Requires Felons to Pay Court Fees Prior to Voter Registration | Bill Passed - House (71 - 45) |
March 7, 2018 | FL | SB 7026 | Establishes the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act | Bill Passed - House (67 - 50) |
Jan. 12, 2018 | FL | HB 6001 | Repeals Red Light Cameras | Bill Passed - House (83 - 18) |
March 9, 2016 | FL | HB 1411 | Amends Requirements for Disposal of Fetal Tissue | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 40) |
March 9, 2016 | FL | HB 4027 | Prohibits Traffic Infraction Detectors | Bill Passed - House (83 - 33) |
March 3, 2016 | FL | HB 1411 | Amends Requirements for Disposal of Fetal Tissue | Bill Passed - House (74 - 44) |
Feb. 3, 2016 | FL | HB 4001 | Authorizes Open-Carry on State College Campuses | Bill Passed - House (80 - 37) |
Feb. 3, 2016 | FL | HB 163 | Authorizes Open Carry of Firearms | Bill Passed - House (80 - 38) |
April 24, 2015 | FL | HB 943 | Amends Alimony Law | Bill Passed - House (93 - 22) |
April 9, 2015 | FL | SB 290 | Authorizes Concealed Carry During Emergency Evacuations | Bill Passed - House (86 - 26) |
May 1, 2014 | FL | HB 755 | Authorizes Certain Non-Citizen Individuals to be Admitted to the Bar | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 37) |
April 30, 2014 | FL | SB 386 | Prohibits Enforcement of Foreign Laws | Bill Passed - House (78 - 40) |
April 28, 2014 | FL | HB 753 | Authorizes Certain Individuals to Carry Concealed Firearms on School Property | Bill Passed - House (71 - 44) |
April 22, 2014 | FL | SB 424 | Prohibits Insurance Increases for Gun Owners | Bill Passed - House (74 - 44) |
April 11, 2014 | FL | HB 59 | Establishes Penalties for Killing or Injuring a Fetus | Bill Passed - House (74 - 42) |
April 11, 2014 | FL | HB 209 | Authorizes Carrying Firearms During an Emergency | Bill Passed - House (80 - 36) |
March 20, 2014 | FL | HB 7029 | Prohibits Administrators From Punishing Simulation Of Weapon Play | Bill Passed - House (98 - 17) |
March 20, 2014 | FL | HB 89 | Prohibits Mandatory Sentencing for Certain Convictions of Aggravated Assault | Bill Passed - House (93 - 24) |
March 20, 2014 | FL | HB 89 | Prohibits Mandatory Sentencing for Certain Convictions of Aggravated Assault | Bill Passed - House (93 - 24) |
May 1, 2013 | FL | SB 1792 | Amends Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Requirements | Bill Passed - House (77 - 38) |
April 25, 2013 | FL | HB 7083 | Limits Post-Conviction Death Penalty Appeals | Bill Passed - House (84 - 34) |
April 25, 2013 | FL | HB 7083 | Limits Post-Conviction Death Penalty Appeals | Bill Passed - House (84 - 34) |
April 18, 2013 | FL | SB 718 | Amends Alimony Provisions | Bill Passed - House (85 - 31) |
March 9, 2012 | FL | HB 5001 | 2012-2013 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - House (80 - 37) |
March 2, 2012 | FL | HB 1205 | Authorizes Random Drug Tests of State Employees | Bill Passed - House (79 - 37) |
March 1, 2012 | FL | HB 1209 | Prohibits Courts from Basing Decisions on Foreign Laws | Bill Passed - House (92 - 24) |
Feb. 29, 2012 | FL | HB 609 | Prohibits Unpaid Wage Collection Ordinances | Bill Passed - House (77 - 38) |
Feb. 23, 2012 | FL | HB 549 | Amends Alimony Provisions | Bill Passed - House (83 - 30) |
Feb. 9, 2012 | FL | HB 5001 | 2012-2013 Budget | Bill Passed - House (79 - 38) |
May 4, 2011 | FL | SB 234 | Authorizes Open Display of a Firearm | Bill Passed - House (99 - 17) |
April 26, 2011 | FL | HB 353 | Drug Screening for Temporary Assistance Beneficiaries | Bill Passed - House (78 - 38) |
April 26, 2011 | FL | HB 45 | Regulation of Firearms and Ammunition | Bill Passed - House (85 - 33) |
March 26, 2008 | FL | HB 503 | Firearms in Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (72 - 42) |
April 27, 2007 | FL | CS CS HB 1231 | Prostitution Act | Bill Passed - House (85 - 31) |
April 27, 2007 | FL | CS HB 71 | Florida Unborn Victims of Violence Act | Bill Passed - House (76 - 39) |