Bill > H0941

This bill re-creates the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund within the Executive Office of the Governor, which was originally set to be terminated on February 17, 2026, under the Florida State Constitution. The bill removes the existing language that specified a four-year termination timeline and the requirement for a review before termination. By re-creating the fund, the Legislature is effectively extending its existence and removing previous provisions that would have automatically ended the fund. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund is likely a financial resource designed to support state-level emergency management and response efforts, ensuring that Florida has dedicated funds available for addressing critical situations such as natural disasters, public health emergencies, or other unexpected events that require immediate governmental action. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, which allows for the continued operation of this important emergency funding mechanism.

Budget and Finance

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/941