SB 364 Florida Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys

Summary

Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys; Establishing the council within Florida Memorial University, rather than the Department of Legal Affairs; requiring Florida Memorial University, rather than the Office of the Attorney General, to provide staff and administrative support to the council; authorizing members to appear by communications media technology; providing notice requirements for public meetings or workshops conducted by means of communications media technology, etc.

Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 4, 2025 Last action Jun 16, 2025

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What changed between versions

S 364 c1 → S 364 c2 · 7 edits

MODERATE

This bill version (c2) updates the original committee substitute (c1) by adding new provisions for remote participation in council meetings, clarifying quorum requirements, and specifying reimbursement sources for council members. The changes expand how the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys can conduct business and ensure proper administrative support.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on establishing the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, but the operational procedures for meetings and member support have been expanded.

REQUIREMENT

Added new section (8) establishing that nine members constitute a quorum and allowing members to participate remotely via communications media technology.

Added notice requirements for public meetings to specify if they will use remote technology and how the public can participate.

Modified section (7) to require that meeting times be approved by the president of Florida Memorial University rather than the Attorney General.

Added new section (11) subjecting the council to public records and public meetings laws.

Added new section (12) requiring certain council members to file financial disclosure statements.

FISCAL

Added new section (10) clarifying that council members receive no compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses by Florida Memorial University.

Modified section (6) to require Florida Memorial University to provide staff and administrative support instead of the Office of the Attorney General.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 24, 2025

How they voted

37–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 38

Apr 24, 2025

D Democratic10

10 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent1

1 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican27

26 Yea 1

96% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 24, 2025

Upper · Passed

CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0

upper

Apr 17, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

upper

Apr 14, 2025

Upper · Passed

On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 04/17/25, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building

upper

Apr 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education; YEAS 7 NAYS 0

upper

Apr 7, 2025

Upper · Passed

On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education, 04/10/25, 8:30 am, 37 Senate Building

upper

Mar 19, 2025

Upper · Passed

Now in Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

upper

Mar 19, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

upper

Mar 12, 2025

Upper · Passed

On Committee agenda-- Education Pre-K - 12, 03/17/25, 4:00 pm, 412 Knott Building

upper

Mar 4, 2025

Introduced

upper

Feb 3, 2025

Committee

Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education; Fiscal Policy

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor