summary
Introduced
01/22/2014
01/22/2014
In Committee
03/05/2014
03/05/2014
Crossed Over
03/04/2014
03/04/2014
Passed
03/26/2014
03/26/2014
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/01/2014
04/01/2014
Introduced Session
2014 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Revises & creates provisions to benefit veterans & servicemembers with regard to Educational Dollars for Duty program; Florida Veterans' Walk of Honor & Florida Veterans' Memorial Garden; governmental & private employment preference; employment & training services; waiver of fees by DPBR & DOH; residency in Florida State Veterans' Domiciliary Home & admittance to state veterans' nursing home; drivers license & learner's permit exemptions & extensions; physician certificate for practice in areas of critical need; establishing certain charter schools; & waiver of certain state university, Florida College System institution, & career center fees; establishes Florida Is For Veterans, Inc. & Veterans Employment & Training Services Program in DVA; assigns various duties to Florida Is For Veterans, Inc., and VISIT Florida for marketing; provides appropriations.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance support for military members and veterans in Florida by expanding educational benefits through the Educational Dollars for Duty (EDD) program, which will now cover industry certifications and continuing education, and by establishing the Florida Veterans' Walk of Honor and Memorial Garden to recognize their contributions. It also strengthens employment preferences for veterans and their spouses in both governmental and private sectors, and creates the "Florida Is For Veterans, Inc." and the Veterans Employment and Training Services Program within the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) to promote Florida as a veteran-friendly state, assist veterans in finding employment and training, and encourage businesses to hire them. Additionally, the bill waives certain fees for veterans and their spouses seeking professional licenses and certifications, provides exemptions and extensions for driver's licenses for active-duty military and their families, and allows for temporary physician licensure in areas of critical need for active-duty military and veterans. It also establishes a tuition waiver program for honorably discharged veterans at state universities and colleges, and allocates funds for military readiness center renovations and land acquisition to protect military installations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (53)
Jimmie Smith (R)*,
Janet Adkins (R),
Larry Ahern (R),
Ben Albritton (R),
Frank Artiles (R),
Dennis Baxley (R),
Lori Berman (D),
Jason Brodeur (R),
Doug Broxson (R),
Matthew Caldwell (R),
Daphne Campbell (D),
Marti Coley (R),
Richard Corcoran (R),
Janet Cruz (D),
W. Cummings (R),
Mark Danish (D),
Jose Díaz (R),
Dwight Dudley (D),
Katie Edwards-Walpole (D),
Eric Eisnaugle (R),
Heather Fitzenhagen (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Bill Hager (R),
Gayle Harrell (R),
Ed Hooper (R),
Debbie Mayfield (R),
Charles McBurney (R),
Kionne McGhee (D),
Larry Metz (R),
Amanda Murphy (D),
Bryan Nelson (R),
Jeanette Nuñez (R),
Kathleen Peters (R),
Cary Pigman (R),
Elizabeth Porter (R),
Kevin Rader (D),
Ricardo Rangel (D),
Holly Raschein (R),
Daniel Raulerson (R),
Lake Ray (R),
Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda (D),
Ronald Renuart (R),
Kenneth Roberson (R),
José Javier Rodríguez (D),
Hazelle Rogers (D),
Patrick Rooney (R),
David Santiago (R),
Elaine Schwartz (D),
Ross Spano (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Charles Van Zant (R),
Alan Williams (D),
Carl Zimmermann (D),
Other Sponsors (3)
Appropriations Committee (House), Economic Affairs Committee (House), Veteran and Military Affairs Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2014-1, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 851 (Ch. 2014-62) (on 04/01/2014)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...