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Introduced
02/09/2016
02/09/2016
In Committee
02/11/2016
02/11/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2016
03/11/2016
Introduced Session
2016 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Defining the term "veteran" and "military veteran" for purposes of determining persons the Florida Veterans' Hall of Fame Council may consider as nominees for the Florida Veterans' Hall of Fame, etc.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida Statute 265.003 to clarify who qualifies as a "veteran" or "military veteran" for the purpose of nominations to the Florida Veterans' Hall of Fame. Previously, the council gave preference to veterans born in Florida or who adopted it as their home, but this bill specifically defines "veteran" or "military veteran" to include individuals who meet the definition in section 1.01(14) of Florida Statutes or are former members of the Florida National Guard, ensuring a broader pool of eligible candidates for recognition of their significant contributions to the state.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security (Senate)
Last Action
Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 184 (Ch. 2016-242) (on 03/11/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/7070 | 02/05/2016 |
| BillText | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/7070/BillText/Filed/HTML | 02/10/2016 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/7070/BillText/Filed/PDF | 02/10/2016 |
| BillText | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/7070/BillText/pb/HTML | 02/05/2016 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/7070/BillText/pb/PDF | 02/05/2016 |
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