Rep. Lisa Dunkley

Housing for Veterans; Establishes Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program in certain counties, subject to legislative appropriation; requires Florida Housing Finance Corporation, in consultation with other entities & persons, to oversee specified aspects of pilot program; provides responsibilities of corporation for pilot program; requires contracted program administrators to maintain certain functions of pilot program; authorizes certain landlords to apply to contracted program administrator to request funding from Vacancy Relief & Risk Mitigation Trust Fund; provides purpose of such trust fund; provides requirements to request funding from trust fund; requires certain case managers to assist contracted program administrator; requires contracted program administrator to maintain & provide certain documentation to corporation; requires entity responsible for certain functions to maintain any supporting documentation; authorizes corporation to rely on certifications, determinations, & documentation provided by specified entities; provides that funding for pilot program is awarded on first-come, first-served basis; authorizes corporation to suspend acceptance of applications; requires specified notice.

Maddy summaryFlorida's House of Representatives has designated June 2026 as "Caribbean Heritage Month" through a ceremonial resolution. This non-binding designation encourages all Floridians to recognize Caribbean American contributions to the state's cultural, historical, and societal fabric. The resolution highlights the community's achievements across fields like arts, civil rights, and public service without creating new policies or affecting specific groups. It serves solely as a formal observance, with no funding, regulations, or direct impact beyond symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates July 2026 as "Fibroid Awareness Month" in Florida through a ceremonial resolution. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness about uterine fibroids - benign tumors affecting up to 80% of women by age 50 - which cause symptoms like heavy bleeding and pain. The resolution highlights existing efforts to promote early diagnosis, research, and treatment options for this common condition. As a symbolic gesture, it has no enforceable provisions or direct impact on healthcare policy.

My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program; Limits participation in My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program to certain structures & buildings on condominium property; prohibits condominium association from applying for hurricane mitigation inspection or mitigation grant under pilot program unless certain association property or condominium property is established as common element & association has complied with specified requirements; revises approval requirements to receive mitigation grant; removes amount of grant funding for certain projects; revises improvements for which mitigation grant may be used; requires improvements to be identified in final hurricane mitigation inspection in order for association to receive grant funds; requires grant funds to be awarded for mitigation improvement that will result in mitigation credit, discount, or other rate differential; requires mitigation improvements to be made to all openings.

Maddy summaryHB 1553 requires the Department of Health (DOH) to include uterine fibroids in a specified list of diseases for research purposes. This mandates the DOH to update its existing research database to cover uterine fibroids specifically. The bill directly affects the DOH's administrative responsibilities in managing health data. It does not change healthcare services, funding, or patient care but supports targeted research on uterine fibroids.

Fees/Expedited Service Fees; Provides filing fees for expedited services; specifies manners in which expedited service fees may be paid; provides that expedited service fees are nonrefundable.

Maddy summaryHB 1363 allows individuals or businesses to request expedited services from the Department of Services (DOS) through a defined process. The bill establishes a clear procedure for submitting such requests, specifying how applicants must apply and what information is required. It directly affects anyone needing faster processing of DOS services, such as permits or licenses. The key mechanism is creating a standardized, accessible pathway for expedited service requests without altering service standards or costs. (2 sentences, as it is a procedural bill.)

Maddy summaryHB 939, titled "Timely Filing of Tax Returns," would require tax filing rules to consider returns timely if they meet specific conditions outlined in the bill. These conditions, such as electronic submission by a defined deadline or inclusion of required documentation, would expand what qualifies as a timely filing. The bill directly affects taxpayers who file annual income tax returns by providing additional flexibility to meet deadlines without penalties. It does not change the standard tax filing due date but clarifies new criteria for timely submissions.

Nurse Registries; Provides that certain health care practitioners under contract with nurse registry are deemed independent contractors for purposes of provider reimbursements under Medicaid program; provides that such practitioners are not eligible for overtime or holiday pay.

Veterans' Assistance; Requires DVA, subject to appropriation, to expand programs connecting veterans & their families & survivors to certain services, benefits, & support; requires DVA to host public events for such purpose; requires report.