SR 1868 designates April 2, 2025, as "Independent Online Sellers Day" in Florida. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or policies; it simply recognizes independent online sellers through a designated observance date. The bill directly affects Florida's independent online sellers by providing a symbolic day of recognition. It has no binding provisions or mechanisms beyond the date designation.
This ceremonial resolution (HR 8019) designates February 24-March 2, 2025, as "Eating Disorders Awareness Week" in Florida. It recognizes the prevalence of eating disorders affecting millions of Floridians and aims to increase public awareness and education about these conditions. The resolution directly affects Floridians by formally acknowledging this week through state recognition, without creating new laws or funding. It references the significant health impacts of eating disorders and the role of Florida-based advocacy organizations, but does not implement policy changes.
Persian New Year's Day; Recognizes March 20, 2025, as "Persian New Year's Day," celebrates historical & cultural significance of Nowruz, & expresses appreciation for contributions of Iranian Americans.
This Florida House Resolution (HR 8017) designates February 15, 2025, as "Ukrainian Festival Day" in the state. It honors the contributions of Florida's Ukrainian-American community, which includes over 58,000 residents who have enriched the state's cultural and economic life through arts, heritage, and community events like the Orlando Ukrainian Festival. The resolution is ceremonial and does not create new laws or policies; it simply recognizes this community's impact and ties to Ukraine.
This Senate Resolution (SR 1862) designates March 25, 2025, as "Florida Gulf Coast University Day" in Florida. It is a ceremonial resolution honoring FGCU's history, growth, and community contributions, including its founding in 1991, campus expansion, service-learning programs, and economic impact. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it is purely symbolic, with no direct effect on laws, regulations, or specific groups. It follows standard procedural practice for commemorative designations in Florida.
Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week; Recognizing the week of May 4, 2025, as “Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week” in Florida, and encouraging individuals who are experiencing uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements to consult their health care provider regarding their symptoms, etc.
Bethune-Cookman University Day; Designating March 26, 2025, as “Bethune-Cookman University Day” in Florida and recognizing the university’s profound educational and cultural contributions to this state and beyond, etc.
Keiser University Day; Recognizing March 27, 2025, as “Keiser University Day” in Florida and celebrating the university’s nearly 50 years of providing quality education, serving a diverse student population, and positively impacting both this state and the global economy, etc.
This symbolic resolution designates March as "Blood Clot Awareness Month" in Florida, encouraging the Governor to issue an annual proclamation promoting public education about blood clot prevention and symptoms. It aligns with the National Blood Clot Alliance's existing campaign but does not create new laws, funding, or medical requirements. The resolution focuses solely on raising awareness through official recognition, without implementing concrete policy changes. It follows the same approach as the companion House resolution (HR 8007), which was adopted alongside it.
Women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion; Recognizing the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion for their unwavering service to the United States Army and its personnel during World War II, etc.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) designating March 19, 2025, as "Florida State Parks Day" to honor the state's park system. It recognizes the parks' 90th anniversary, economic impact ($3.7 billion in 2023-2024), wildlife habitats, and their four-time Gold Medal award. The resolution has no policy changes or funding provisions - it is purely symbolic recognition. It was adopted quickly through standard ceremonial procedures on March 19, 2025.
Condemning Students for Justice in Palestine; Condemning Students for Justice in Palestine for its support of foreign terrorist organizations and antisemitic actions, etc.
