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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) |
March 6, 2024 | FL | HB 1451 | Prohibits the Acceptance of Certain Forms of Identification | Bill Passed - House (81 - 32) |
Feb. 1, 2024 | FL | HR 1209 | Authorizes State Disassociation from Council on American-Islamic Relations | Resolution Passed - House (98 - 15) |
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 4, 2023 | FL | SB 254 | Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors | Bill Passed - House (83 - 28) |
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) |
May 2, 2023 | FL | SB 1580 | Authorizes Medical Conscience Objections | Bill Passed - House (84 - 34) |
May 2, 2023 | FL | SB 1718 | Amends Various State Immigration Laws, Policies, and Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (83 - 36) |
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 300 | Prohibits Abortions After 6 Weeks | Bill Passed - House (70 - 40) |
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 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) |
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 1297 | Authorizes the Death Penalty for for People Who Commit Sexual Assault on Children | Bill Passed - House (95 - 14) |
March 31, 2023 | FL | HB 1069 | Requires State Public K-12 Schools have a Policy Stating it is "False" to Use an Individuals Preferred Pronouns | Bill Passed - House (77 - 35) |
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) |
Feb. 10, 2023 | FL | SB 6-B | Establishes Unauthorized Alien Transport Program | Bill Passed - House (77 - 34) |
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 9, 2022 | FL | SB 1808 | Requires Local Governments to Assist with Immigration Enforcement | Bill Passed - House (77 - 42) |
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) |
April 29, 2021 | FL | HB 833 | Requires DNA Samples to be Defined as the "Exclusive Property" | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (85 - 28) |
April 14, 2021 | FL | HB 1475 | Prohibits Transgender Students from Playing on Sports Teams that do Not Match their Birth Sex | Bill Passed - House (77 - 40) |
April 14, 2021 | FL | HB 1475 | Prohibits Transgender Students from Playing on Sports Teams that do Not Match their Birth Sex | Bill Passed - House (77 - 40) |
March 26, 2021 | FL | HB 259 | Authorizes Individuals to Carry Concealed Weapons on Church Property | Bill Passed - House (76 - 37) |
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 13, 2020 | FL | SB 646 | Authorizes Compensation for College Athletes | Bill Passed - House (98 - 14) |
March 11, 2020 | FL | HB 389 | Expands List of Medical Conditions That Pharmacists May Treat | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (98 - 17) |
March 11, 2020 | FL | SB 664 | Requires Government Agencies Use E-Verify Immigration Check for Employment | Bill Passed - House (73 - 45) |
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 2, 2019 | FL | SB 168 | Prohibits State Sanctuary City Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 45) |
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 527 | Prohibits Cities from Enacting "Sanctuary" Policies | Bill Passed - House (69 - 47) |
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) |
March 5, 2018 | FL | HB 7067 | Authorizes Blackjack in Seminole Casinos | Bill Passed - House (70 - 40) |
Jan. 12, 2018 | FL | HB 41 | Requires State to Contract with Pregnancy Support Services Network | Bill Passed - House (73 - 29) |
Jan. 12, 2018 | FL | HB 9 | Prohibits Local Sanctuary Policies | Bill Passed - House (71 - 35) |
April 20, 2017 | FL | HB 743 | Prohibits Anabolic Steroids in Greyhounds | Bill Passed - House (84 - 32) |
April 5, 2017 | FL | HB 7037 | Amends Casino and Gaming Laws | Bill Passed - House (73 - 40) |
April 5, 2017 | FL | HB 7037 | Amends Casino and Gaming Laws | Bill Passed - House (73 - 40) |
April 5, 2017 | FL | HB 969 | Provides Pregnancy Support and Wellness Services | Bill Passed - House (79 - 38) |
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 8, 2016 | FL | SB 668 | Amends Divorce and Child Custody Procedures | Bill Passed - House (74 - 38) |
March 3, 2016 | FL | HB 1411 | Amends Requirements for Disposal of Fetal Tissue | Bill Passed - House (74 - 44) |
March 2, 2016 | FL | HB 43 | Authorizes Churches to Decline to Provide Certain Marriage Services | Bill Passed - House (82 - 37) |
March 2, 2016 | FL | HB 43 | Authorizes Churches to Decline to Provide Certain Marriage Services | Bill Passed - House (82 - 37) |
Feb. 3, 2016 | FL | HB 675 | Requires Local Governments to Enforce Federal Immigration Regulations | Bill Passed - House (80 - 38) |
Feb. 3, 2016 | FL | HB 163 | Authorizes Open Carry of Firearms | Bill Passed - House (80 - 38) |
Feb. 3, 2016 | FL | HB 4001 | Authorizes Open-Carry on State College Campuses | Bill Passed - House (80 - 37) |
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) |
April 9, 2015 | FL | HB 7111 | Authorizes Adoption Agencies to Deny Services Based on Religion | Bill Passed - House (75 - 38) |
April 9, 2015 | FL | HB 7111 | Authorizes Adoption Agencies to Deny Services Based on Religion | Bill Passed - House (75 - 38) |
March 11, 2015 | FL | HB 7013 | Amends Child Adoption Laws | Bill Passed - House (68 - 50) |
March 11, 2015 | FL | HB 7013 | Amends Child Adoption Laws | Bill Passed - House (68 - 50) |
May 2, 2014 | FL | HB 851 | Authorizes In-State Tuition for Non-Citizen Individuals | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 32) |
May 1, 2014 | FL | HB 755 | Authorizes Certain Non-Citizen Individuals to be Admitted to the Bar | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 37) |
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 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) |
March 20, 2014 | FL | HB 7029 | Prohibits Administrators From Punishing Simulation Of Weapon Play | Bill Passed - House (98 - 17) |
March 20, 2014 | FL | HB 851 | Authorizes In-State Tuition for Non-Citizen Individuals | Bill Passed - House (81 - 33) |
April 4, 2013 | FL | HB 867 | Authorizes Parent Involvement in School Turnaround Decisions | Bill Passed - House (68 - 51) |
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) |
March 1, 2012 | FL | HB 1209 | Prohibits Courts from Basing Decisions on Foreign Laws | Bill Passed - House (92 - 24) |
March 1, 2012 | FL | SB 98 | Authorizes Student-Led Prayer in School | Bill Passed - House (88 - 27) |
Feb. 23, 2012 | FL | HB 549 | Amends Alimony Provisions | Bill Passed - House (83 - 30) |
Feb. 15, 2012 | FL | HB 7087 | Increases Certain Business Tax Credits and Sales Tax Exemptions | Bill Passed - House (92 - 22) |
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) |
April 30, 2010 | FL | HB 1143 | Pre-Abortion Ultrasounds Requirement and Health Care Law Amendments | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 44) |
May 8, 2009 | FL | SB 788 | Gambling Expansion | Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 35) |
April 28, 2008 | FL | SB 2692 | Teaching Evolution in Public Schools | Bill Passed - House (71 - 43) |
March 26, 2008 | FL | HB 503 | Firearms in Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (72 - 42) |
April 30, 2007 | FL | CS HB 1047 | Casino Regulations | Bill Passed - House (61 - 52) |