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.
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.
HR 8011 designates the week of February 23-March 1, 2026, as "Eating Disorders Awareness Week" in Florida through a ceremonial resolution. This symbolic designation does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect individuals; it solely aims to raise public awareness about eating disorders. The resolution cites statistics on eating disorders' prevalence and health impacts to support the awareness goal. It was adopted by the Florida House of Representatives in January 2026 without committee action.
This is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 1764), not a bill with policy changes. It honors the YMCA for its 175th anniversary in the U.S. (founded 1851) and recognizes its historical community service, including founding Father's Day, pioneering childcare, inventing basketball, and providing pandemic support. The resolution expresses the Florida Senate's appreciation for the YMCA's mission to build healthy communities, welcoming spaces, and programs serving over 17 million people annually. It has no legal effect or new funding; it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution designating March 8, 2026, as "International Women's Day" in Florida. It does not create new laws or affect any legal rights, obligations, or policies for residents or government programs. The resolution serves only as a symbolic recognition of women's achievements, aligning with the established international observance. It has no practical impact beyond formal acknowledgment, consistent with Florida's tradition of honoring women through such designations.
HR 8007 designates March 2026 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and early detection, highlighting that regular screenings starting at age 45 can improve survival rates. This ceremonial resolution directly affects Floridians by encouraging educational efforts around a disease that impacts approximately 37.8 cases per 100,000 residents annually, according to Florida health data.
This bill (HR 8003) designates January 21, 2026, as "FSU Day" in Florida through a ceremonial resolution. It recognizes Florida State University's historical significance, contributions to education and research, and economic impact on the state. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any individuals, programs, or funding - it is purely symbolic. The bill was adopted as a ceremonial measure without legislative debate or voting impact.
Joint Session for Purpose of Receiving Governor's Message; Providing that the House of Representatives and the Senate convene in Joint Session for the purpose of receiving a message from the Governor, etc.
State Group Insurance Program Coverage of Standard Fertility Preservation Services ; Requires DMS under state group health insurance plan policies to provide coverage of medically necessary expenses relating to standard fertility preservation services; prohibits state group health insurance plans from requiring preauthorization for such services; authorizes maximum benefit provisions & cost-sharing requirements.
Relief/Mande Penney-Lemmon/Sarasota County; Provides for appropriation to compensate Mande Penney-Lemmon for injuries sustained as result of negligence of Sarasota County through its employee; provides limitation on compensation & payment of attorney fees. CLAIM: $2,291,364
Employment Agreements; Provides that certain covered garden leave agreements are not restraint of trade or attempt to monopolize trade or commerce; requires court to enter preliminary injunction to stop covered employees, businesses, entities, or individuals if breach of covered garden leave agreement is alleged; provides that certain covered noncompete agreements are not restraint of trade or attempt to monopolize trade or commerce; requires court to enter preliminary injunction to stop covered employees, businesses, entities, or individuals if breach of covered noncompete agreement is alleged.
Florida National Guard Increased Force Structure; Urging the Congress of the United States to impel the National Guard Bureau to examine the present allocations of the Florida National Guard and allow an increase in its force structure, etc.
