Sen. Tommy Wright

False Reporting; Providing that a person who misuses emergency communication systems is liable for the costs of prosecution and investigation; providing that a person who makes a false report to law enforcement authorities is liable for the costs of prosecution and investigation; providing that such persons are also liable for restitution if the false report involves another person who sustained injuries or property damage as a result of the false report, etc.

Electronic Transmittal of Court Orders; Requiring the clerk of the court, within a certain timeframe after a court issues an ex parte order for involuntary commitment, to submit the order electronically to the sheriff or law enforcement agency in the county where the order is to be served; requiring the clerk of the court, within a certain timeframe after a certain summons is issued, to submit the summons electronically and, if applicable, a copy of the petition for involuntary services and a notice of the hearing to a law enforcement agency to effect service on certain persons, 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.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 1844) designates March 11, 2025, as "Space Day" in Florida to recognize the state's historical and ongoing role in space exploration and its aerospace industry. It highlights Florida's status as a global space launch hub (accounting for 36% of global launches in 2024), supporting over 141,000 workers in aviation and aerospace, and its leadership in commercial space innovation and national defense. The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of these contributions without creating new laws or funding.

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Senator Geraldine F. “Geri” Thompson; Recognizing and celebrating the life and legacy of Senator Geraldine F. “Geri” Thompson, etc.

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases Policy Committee; Citing this act as the “Justo R. Cortes Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Act”; requiring the State Surgeon General to establish a progressive supranuclear palsy and other neurodegenerative diseases policy committee; requiring the Department of Health to provide staff and administrative support to the committee; providing for duties, membership, and meetings of the committee; requiring the State Surgeon General to submit a progress report and a final report by a specified date to the Governor and the Legislature, etc.

Spaceports; Urging Congress to add spaceports as a qualified tax-exempt category of private activity bonds, etc.

Florida National Guard; Urging Congress to impel the United States National Guard Bureau to examine the resource allocations of the Florida National Guard and allow an increase in its force structure, etc.

Citizen Volunteer Advisory Committees; Authorizing specified regional citizen volunteer advisory committees to conduct public meetings and workshops by means of communications media technology; requiring that such technology allow all persons to audibly communicate; providing notice requirements for public meetings or workshops conducted by means of communications media technology, etc.

Individuals with Disabilities; Revising provisions related to programs and services provided by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities; requiring the agency, within available resources, to offer voluntary participation care navigation services to clients and their caregivers at specified times; requiring the agency to develop and implement an online application process; revising which types of clients are eligible for an individual support plan; clarifying the timeframe within which a family or individual support plan must be developed, etc. APPROPRIATION: $38,852,223