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Introduced
01/05/2018
01/05/2018
In Committee
02/22/2018
02/22/2018
Crossed Over
02/20/2018
02/20/2018
Passed
03/05/2018
03/05/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/14/2018
03/14/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Citing this act as the "Don Hahnfeldt Veteran and Military Family Opportunity Act"; revising licensure eligibility requirements; requiring the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to waive certain fees; authorizing the licensing authority to recognize certain military-issued credentials for purposes of licensure; designating March 25 of each year as "Medal of Honor Day"; requiring the State Board of Education to issue a temporary certificate in educational leadership to certain persons, etc.
AI Summary
This bill, cited as the "Don Hahnfeldt Veteran and Military Family Opportunity Act", makes several changes to licensure requirements and fees for members of the military, veterans, and their spouses. The key provisions include:
- Allowing the licensing authority to accept military training and experience in place of interrupted or delayed licensure requirements for members of the National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces Reserves.
- Waiving initial license fees and renewal fees for various professions for military members, veterans, and their spouses/surviving spouses.
- Authorizing the licensing authority to recognize military-issued credentials for purposes of licensure as a funeral director, embalmer, or direct disposer.
- Designating March 25 as "Medal of Honor Day" and requiring instruction on the sacrifices of veterans and Medal of Honor recipients in public schools.
- Issuing a temporary certificate in educational leadership to certain former military members and waiving certification fees for military members, veterans, and their spouses/surviving spouses.
The bill aims to provide more opportunities and support for members of the military, veterans, and their families when obtaining professional licenses and certifications in Florida.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (39)
Mel Ponder (R)*,
Paul Renner (R)*,
Joseph Abruzzo (D),
Larry Ahern (R),
Thad Altman (R),
Danny Burgess (R),
Cord Byrd (R),
Chuck Clemons (R),
Robert Cortes (R),
Janet Cruz (D),
Nicholas Duran (D),
Dane Eagle (R),
Jay Fant (R),
Randy Fine (R),
Jason Fischer (R),
Julio Gonzalez (R),
Michael Grant (R),
Blaise Ingoglia (R),
Sam Killebrew (R),
MaryLynn Magar (R),
Stan McClain (R),
Amy Mercado (D),
Larry Metz (R),
Jared Moskowitz (D),
Jeanette Nuñez (R),
Bobby Payne (R),
Kathleen Peters (R),
Cary Pigman (R),
Scott Plakon (R),
Elizabeth Porter (R),
Rick Roth (R),
David Silvers (D),
Ross Spano (R),
Jackeline Toledo (R),
Jay Trumbull (R),
Clovis Watson (D),
Matt Willhite (D),
Jayer Williamson (R),
Clay Yarborough (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Commerce Committee (H)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2018-7 (on 03/14/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/29 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/29/BillText/er/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/29/BillText/e1/PDF |
| House Floor Amendment #795913 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/29/Amendment/795913/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/29/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #914065 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/29/Amendment/914065/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #065291 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/29/Amendment/065291/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #952103 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/29/Amendment/952103/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #397211 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/29/Amendment/397211/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/29/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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