New College Day
This Senate Resolution (SR 1782) designates February 4, 2026, as "New College Day" in Florida. It formally recognizes New College of Florida for its role as the state's residential liberal arts honors college and highlights its academic achievements, including rankings, enrollment growth, and economic impact. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes - it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of the college's contributions to education and the state. It directly affects New College of Florida by honoring its status as Florida's designated public liberal arts honors college.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 8019 (Adopted)
upper
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Gruters
RRepublican
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