Rep. Robbie Brackett

Private School Facilities; Providing that certain private schools are considered a permitted use in certain zoning districts; authorizing counties and municipalities to require specified measures to mitigate vehicular traffic and pedestrian safety; authorizing private schools to provide a traffic study rather than comply with such measures; authorizing the award of injunctive relief; requiring certain private schools operating in such facilities to meet specified Florida Fire Prevention Code standards; authorizing the State Fire Marshal to adopt rules, etc.

Statewide Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Unit; Requires FDLE to establish & administer Statewide Counterintelligence & Counterterrorism Unit for specified purposes; provides requirements for establishing, administering, & funding such unit.

Issuance of Special Beverage Licenses; Revises service area square footage & capacity of bona fide food service establishment that may be issued special license.

Relief/H.H./Department of Children and Families; Provides for the relief of H.H. by DCF; provides an appropriation to compensate H.H. for injuries and damages sustained as a result of the negligence of DCF; provides legislative intent; provides limitation on compensation and payment of certain fees & costs. CLAIM WITH APPROPRIATION: $14,926,640

Parental Rights; Requires parental consent for minor's treatment for certain diseases; revises informed consent requirements; requires consent from parent or guardian for certain services provided by mobile response team; revises responsibility for cost of substance abuse services, confidentiality requirements, & requirements for voluntary admission for substance abuse impairment services; requires school district to provide parents with specified information before district administers certain questionnaires or forms to students; requires school district to give parent opportunity to opt his or her student out of such questionnaire or form; revises exceptions for certain parental rights; creates parental right to review, inspect, & consent to survey or questionnaire provided to parent's minor child; creates parental right to know certain information about survey or questionnaire at time of consent; creates parental right to consent in writing to use of biofeedback device on parent's minor child; defines "biofeedback device"; requires that results from use of such device be provided to parent; requires that such results be held as confidential medical record; revises exceptions for specified requirements of parental consent.

Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer; Reduces minimum age at which person may purchase firearm & age of purchasers to which specified licensees are prohibited from selling or transferring firearm; removes exception.

Local Government Enforcement Actions; Prohibits certain enforcement actions by counties & municipalities; authorizes persons or business entities subject to such actions to submit request for review; requires counties & municipalities to review such actions & respond within specified time period; requires counties & municipalities to establish & maintain rules; authorizes filing of legal action & providing legal remedies in certain circumstances; requires that such action be filed within specified time period; provides for certain protections from retaliation; authorizes filing of certain complaints in specified circumstances; provides for preemption.

Maddy summaryHB 4021 revises the boundary lines of the Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District in Brevard County, Florida, adjusting which neighborhoods and properties fall under its jurisdiction. The bill specifically updates legal descriptions of district boundaries to include new parcels and annex certain areas (like Sections 20 and 29 in Township 28) into the City of Palm Bay. This change directly affects property owners within the revised boundary lines and ensures the district's geographic scope aligns with current land divisions. The bill does not alter the district's purpose or funding mechanisms, only its geographic boundaries.

Antisemitism Task Force; Creates Antisemitism Task Force within Office of Civil Rights of DLA for specified purpose; requires department to provide administrative & staff support to task force; provides for appointment & terms of members; provides for per diem & travel expenses; provides membership & duties of task force; requires report to Governor & Legislature by specified date; provides for future review & repeal of task force.

Maddy summaryHR 8115 is a ceremonial resolution commemorating Indian River County's 100th anniversary, marking its establishment on May 30, 1925. It honors the county's history, ecological significance (including the Indian River Lagoon), and contributions to Florida, recognizing its population growth and diverse communities. The resolution symbolically honors the county by directing that a copy be presented to the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners. It has no policy impact or financial implications, as it is purely a commemorative gesture without new laws or requirements.