OGSR/Florida Gaming Control Commission; Removes scheduled repeal of exemption from public record & public meeting requirements for exempt or confidential & exempt information obtained by Florida Gaming Control Commission.
This Senate Resolution designates August 9, 2026, as "Bob Graham Day" throughout the State of Florida to honor the legacy of former Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham. The bill directly affects state officials and the public by establishing an official commemorative date that recognizes Graham's contributions to Florida's environmental preservation, public service, and political leadership. Key provisions include formal recognition of the date August 9, which marks the founding of the Save Our Everglades program in 1983, and acknowledge Graham's extensive career spanning 38 years in public office. The resolution serves as a symbolic tribute rather than creating new laws or regulations, focusing on celebrating Graham's achievements in areas such as environmental conservation, education, and national security.
Public Records/Custodians of Gold Coin and Silver Coin; Expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the Office of Financial Regulation concerning or during the course of an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including customer and consumer complaints, to incorporate the inclusion of money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin as authorized by chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida; expanding a public records exemption for deferred presentment transactions to incorporate the inclusion of money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin as authorized by chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.
Internal Revenue Code; Revising the definition of the term “Internal Revenue Code”; providing for retroactive application; requiring the Department of Revenue to adopt rules; authorizing the Department of Revenue to adopt emergency rules, etc.
Public Records/Parkinson’s Disease Registry; Providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain records and personal identifying information submitted to the Parkinson’s Disease Registry; providing for future legislative review and repeal; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.
Parkinson’s Disease Registry; Requiring physicians, osteopathic physicians, and advanced practice registered nurses, respectively, to report certain information to the Parkinson’s disease registry; providing limited liability for physicians and advanced practice registered nurses under certain circumstances; revising the membership of the Parkinson’s Disease Research Board; requiring the Institute for Parkinson’s Disease at the University of South Florida, subject to appropriation, to establish and maintain a statewide Parkinson’s disease registry for specified purposes, etc.
This bill redesignates the S.S. American Victory - a historic 1944 WWII merchant vessel now operating as a maritime museum in Tampa - as Florida’s official state flagship, replacing the previous designation. The ship, which served in WWII, the Korean War, and Vietnam War, is recognized as a National Historic Place and supports military charities, education, and tourism. The change takes effect July 1, 2026, formalizing its role as a symbol of Florida’s naval heritage and community engagement. The bill contains no new funding or policy requirements, solely updating the legal designation.
Local Government Finances; Citing this act as the “Local Government Financial Transparency and Accountability Act”; revising the timeframe during which tentative budgets, and the length of time for which final budgets, must be posted on county websites; requiring counties to prepare certain quarterly compensation summaries; revising the length of time for which a public hearing for an amendment to a county budget must be advertised; specifying requirements applicable to local governments and special districts for impact fees adopted or increased after a specified date, etc.
Affordable Housing; Requiring counties and municipalities, respectively, to authorize certain residential use on property owned by a county, municipality, or school district under certain circumstances; revising the definition of the term “person”; revising a prohibition on discriminatory practices in land use decisions and in permitting of development to include housing that is affordable; waiving the state’s sovereign immunity for certain causes of action based upon housing discrimination, etc.
Fraudulent Entry of Residential Dwellings; Providing that fraudulent entry of a residential dwelling unit is an act of noncompliance for which a landlord may terminate a rental agreement; creating the crime of fraudulent entry of a residential dwelling unit; prohibiting a person from entering into and taking possession of a residential dwelling unit under specified circumstances, etc.
Insurance Customer Representative Licensing Qualifications; Revising the qualifications for applicants for a license as an insurance customer representative; requiring the Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Financial Services, to develop a specified insurance and personal finance course no later than a specified date, etc.
Legal Tender; Ratifying specified rules relating to legal tender for the sole and exclusive purpose of satisfying any condition on effectiveness pursuant to chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida, etc.
