This resolution designates August 2026 as "Immunization Awareness Month" in Florida, aligning with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's existing National Immunization Awareness Month. It has no policy, funding, or regulatory impact - it serves solely as a symbolic observance. The resolution recognizes the importance of vaccination awareness but does not create new requirements or change existing laws. It directly affects Floridians through state-level acknowledgment during that month.
Relief of Heriberto A. Sanchez-Mayen by the City of St. Petersburg; Providing for the relief of Heriberto A. Sanchez-Mayen by the City of St. Petersburg; providing for an appropriation to compensate Mr. Sanchez-Mayen for injuries sustained as a result of the negligence of the City of St. Petersburg; providing a limitation on compensation and the payment of attorney fees, etc. CLAIM: $2,300,000
Relief of Lourdes Latour and Edward Latour by Miami-Dade County; Providing for the relief of Lourdes Latour and Edward Latour by Miami-Dade County; providing an appropriation to compensate Mr. and Mrs. Latour for injuries sustained as a result of the negligence of Miami-Dade County; providing a limitation on compensation and the payment of attorney fees, etc. CLAIM: $500,000
This resolution designates November 2026 as "Lung Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida. It is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or funding provisions, solely intended to recognize and promote awareness of lung cancer. The resolution highlights lung cancer as a leading cause of cancer deaths in Florida and emphasizes the importance of education, early detection, and support for patients and caregivers. It does not create new laws, alter existing policies, or directly affect any specific group or entity. The resolution was adopted by publication on February 9, 2026.
This bill (SPB 7042) is a preliminary draft stating the Florida Legislature's intent to revise laws related to legal tender, but it contains no substantive policy changes. It does not alter current legal tender requirements or affect any specific groups or transactions. The bill only establishes a future effective date (July 1, 2026) for potential future legislation. As a procedural document with no concrete provisions, it does not directly impact residents, businesses, or financial systems. This draft serves as a placeholder for future legislative action, not as enacted law.
Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/Executive Office of the Governor; Re-creating the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund within the Executive Office of the Governor; extending the scheduled termination of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund, etc.
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.
This is a ceremonial resolution, not a substantive bill. It designates February 4, 2026, as "New College Day" in Florida to recognize New College's role as the state's residential liberal arts honors college. The resolution cites the institution's academic programs (like its individualized contract system), high rankings, $200 million annual economic impact, and recent growth in enrollment and faculty. It does not create new policies or affect any individuals or entities beyond this symbolic recognition.
HR 8017 is a ceremonial House Resolution designating February 5, 2026, as "St. Johns County Day" in Florida. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, funding, or regulations; it simply provides a symbolic recognition of St. Johns County's historical significance. The resolution highlights the county's status as Florida's first county (established 1821), its role as home to America's oldest continuously occupied European city (St. Augustine, 1565), and its cultural landmarks like Castillo de San Marcos. This designation is purely commemorative and has no direct impact on residents, businesses, or government operations. The resolution was adopted by the Florida House of Representatives on February 4, 2026.
This Senate Resolution (SR 1214) designates February 4, 2026, as "Florida State Parks Day" to recognize the state's park system. It does not create new laws or policies but formally honors Florida's 175 state parks, trails, and historic sites managed across 815,000 acres. The resolution highlights the parks' economic impact ($3.6 billion in 2024-2025), visitor numbers (28 million), and conservation achievements. It is a ceremonial designation with no direct effect on residents, businesses, or park operations.
This is a symbolic resolution designating February 3, 2026, as "Space Day" in Florida. It recognizes Florida's historical and ongoing role in space exploration, aerospace industry leadership (including 109 rocket launches in 2025), and its workforce of over 144,500 aerospace professionals. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it solely establishes a date for ceremonial recognition of the state's space industry contributions. It affects no specific individuals or entities, serving only as a formal acknowledgment of Florida's aerospace significance.
Education; Requiring each Florida College System institution and state university to waive tuition and fees for members of the Florida State Guard if certain conditions are met; requiring entities that offer fee-based services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired to disclose in writing whether the service may be obtained elsewhere at no cost; authorizing school district career centers to use alternative methods adopted by the board in lieu of common placement tests to assess students in basic communication and computation skills; providing that a fee waiver only applies to a full-time undergraduate student, beginning with a specified academic year, etc.
