First Responder and Military Member Survivor Benefits; Public Colleges and Universities

Florida Ballot Measure - Ballot Number 7

Election: Nov. 6, 2018 (General)

Outcome: Passed

Categories:

Education
Military Personnel
Entitlements and the Safety Net
Infrastructure

Summary


Grants mandatory payment of death benefits and waiver of certain educational expenses to qualifying survivors of certain first responders and military members who die performing official duties. Requires supermajority votes by university trustees and state university system board of governors to raise or impose all legislatively authorized fees if law requires approval by those bodies. Establishes existing state college system as constitutional entity; provides governance structure.

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