St. Johns County Day; Designating February 5, 2026, as St. Johns County Day in Florida, in honor of the county’s contributions, historic significance, and continued importance to this state, etc.
Ratification of Rules of the Department of Environmental Protection; Ratifying a specified rule relating to the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers and Priority Springs minimum flows and recovery strategy for the sole and exclusive purpose of satisfying any condition on effectiveness pursuant to s. 120.541(3), F.S., which requires ratification of any rule exceeding the specified thresholds for likely adverse impact or increase in regulatory costs, etc.
Education; Removing certain schools from specified contract restrictions; providing additional criteria for award of a 15-year charter; authorizing a private school to purchase a supply of FDA-approved epinephrine delivery devices, rather than epinephrine auto-injectors; requiring the Department of Children and Families to make a specified determination for child care providers; providing requirements for mathematics pathways established by a certain workgroup; requiring the Department of Education to develop applied algebra courses, etc.
Florida Gulf Coast University Day; Recognizing the historic origins, public mission, academic excellence, and statewide contributions of Florida Gulf Coast University and designating January 27, 2026, as “Florida Gulf Coast University Day” in Florida, etc.
This symbolic resolution recognizes Moffitt Cancer Center's 40th anniversary, highlighting its history as Florida's first National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and its role in treating over 100,000 patients annually across Florida, the U.S., and 133 countries. It emphasizes Moffitt's economic impact ($3 billion), training of 2,600 students yearly, and contributions to cancer research and care. The resolution contains no policy changes, funding provisions, or obligations - it is purely a ceremonial tribute with no direct effect on legislation or constituents. It was adopted by the Florida Senate in January 2026.
Space Shuttle Challenger Remembrance Day; Recognizing January 28, 2026, as “Space Shuttle Challenger Remembrance Day” in Florida to honor the Challenger crew, reflect on Florida’s enduring role in space exploration, and reaffirm this state’s commitment to education, safety, innovation, and the peaceful exploration of space, etc.
Muslim-American Heritage Month; Recognizes February 2026 as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" & celebrates heritage & culture of Muslim Americans in this state.
This bill designates February 4, 2026, as "Florida State Parks Day" in Florida. It is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the state's park system's economic impact, conservation achievements, and recreational value, without creating new laws or affecting any policies or groups. The resolution commemorates the parks' role in supporting tourism, jobs, wildlife habitat, and the 25th anniversary of the Florida Forever conservation program.
Vacation Rentals; (THIS BILL COMBINED IN CS/658 & 608) Requiring applicants or licensees seeking to obtain or renew a license to operate a vacation rental to install a pool safety feature if a pool is located on the vacation rental property; authorizing the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to suspend or revoke a license and fine the licensee if a vacation rental is not in compliance
Fleet Management; Repealing a provision relating to the purchase or lease of motor vehicles, watercraft, or aircraft and prior approval of the Department of Management Services; authorizing state agencies to purchase vehicles from nonstate term contract vendors under a specified condition; deleting the requirement that the Department of Management Services approve the purchase of motor vehicles for certain departments and agencies; requiring that certain moneys designated or appropriated to agencies be transferred to the department upon services rendered, etc.
Public School Personnel Compensation; Providing that employees with direct student contact may receive cost-of-living salary adjustments; deleting a limitation on cost-of-living salary adjustments; revising the requirement for the use of advanced degrees when setting salary schedules for instructional personnel and school administrators, etc.
Persian New Year Day; Recognizes March 21, 2026, as "Persian New Year Day," celebrates historical & cultural significance of Nowruz, & expresses appreciation for contributions of Iranian Americans.
