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Introduced
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
In Committee
04/04/2023
04/04/2023
Crossed Over
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
Passed
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/26/2023
05/26/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Revises provisions relating to FSG creation & authorization; provides number of volunteer personnel; establishes Division of State Guard within DMA; provides head of division is director appointed by Governor; removes provisions establishing authority of department & Adjutant General with respect to FSG; provides additional duties of division & director; revises qualifications for FSG applicants; requires specialized unit within FSG; revises criteria for FSG activation; repeals provisions relating to Florida State Defense Force.
AI Summary
This bill revises the provisions relating to the creation and authorization of the Florida State Guard (FSG). It establishes the Division of the State Guard within the Department of Military Affairs, to be headed by a director appointed by the Governor. The bill increases the authorized maximum number of volunteer personnel for the FSG from 400 to 1,500. It also removes provisions establishing the authority of the department and Adjutant General with respect to the FSG, and provides additional duties for the division and director. The bill revises the qualifications for FSG applicants, requires a specialized unit within the FSG, and revises the criteria for FSG activation. Additionally, the bill repeals the provisions relating to the Florida State Defense Force.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Mike Giallombardo (R)*,
Alex Andrade (R),
Fabián Basabe (R),
Tom Fabricio (R),
Thomas Leek (R),
Rick Roth (R),
Other Sponsors (2)
Appropriations Committee (H), State Affairs Committee (H)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2023-167; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. 2023-239) (on 05/26/2023)
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