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Votes at a glance (bill — brief detail — committee outcome):

- HB 5015 (state group insurance) — house conforming bill; delete-all amendment adopted; CS for HB 5015 reported favorably.
- HB 5009 (Florida accountability office) — house conforming bill; delete-all amendment adopted; CS for HB 5009 reported favorably.
- HB 5013 (state funded property reinsurance program) — delete-all adopted; CS for HB 5013 reported favorably.
- HB 5201 (state financial accounting) — strike-all amendment adopted; CS for HB 5201 reported favorably.
- HB 5203 (Capitol Complex/conforming) — strike-all adopted; CS for HB 5203 reported favorably.
- HB 5501 (documentary stamp tax distributions) — delete-all adopted; CS for HB 5501 reported favorably.
- CS for CS for CS SB 1662 (transportation package) — committee adopted amendments and reported favorably (see separate article for details).
- CS for HB 10 (relief of Sydney Holmes) — award of $1,700,000 and up to 120 free college credit hours; reported favorably.
- CS for CS for SB 924 (fertility preservation coverage) — reported favorably after supportive debate and cosponsor requests.
- CS for SB 1160 (officer catastrophic-injury coverage expansion) — reported favorably.
- SB 1292 (public records exemption for certain email addresses) — reported favorably.
- CS for CS for SB 1290 (Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles changes) — reported favorably.
- SB 26 (claims bill for Kristen and Leah McIntosh) — reported favorably.
- CS for SB 176 / SJR 174 (homestead property assessment/elevation provisions) — committee reported favorably on conforming and constitutional-resolution language.
- CS for SB 1122 (Florida Virtual School changes) — reported favorably.
- CS for SB 600 and CS for SB 602 (manufacturing office, grants and promotional campaign; companion fee bill) — both reported favorably; sponsors noted rulemaking and appropriation work remains.

How these votes were handled: Several bills were advanced after “delete-all” or “strike-all” amendments that sponsors said were intended to place bills into proper posture for conference or further negotiation. For bills with substantive debate (for example the transportation package, the manufacturing bills and fertility-coverage bill), committee discussion is documented in the committee record and in separate articles.

Next steps: Most measures were reported favorably and will proceed to subsequent legislative steps and floor calendars. Appropriations Committee members requested follow-up technical changes, fiscal analyses or rulemaking in a number of cases before final passage.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Committee on Appropriations 4/17/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Appropriations Committee recorded favorable reports on numerous bills during the session, including floor-stage advancement for a transportation package, manufacturing measures, education and a set of conforming house bills; most items had limited debate and several were advanced after delete-all/strike-all amendments and roll-call votes.","taxTitle","Appropriations, Standing Committees, Senate, Legislative, Florida","taxId",26936,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6269664,"Committee approves bill to require state insurance plan to cover fertility preservation for cancer patients",164,1556000,1720000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3040992-810e9d747afe8d6e93103618738b7f0f&start=1556&end=1720","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3040992-810e9d747afe8d6e93103618738b7f0f/thumbnail_1556000.jpg","/articles/6269664/Florida/Committee-approves-bill-to-require-state-insurance-plan-to-cover-fertility-preservation-for-cancer-patients","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269664-0ed820e6ba23772083db868f041f6313/orig.mp4?Expires=1770847487&Signature=LzFINEQbtODx4-rFi6ydpHLfLdaDkgQVN7LRq2PQqo-vgScRjQPyz25EKk4pk5jWE2V6d2xiMao5jU3LhNrVYQcDBMc4Ao8FxQ53n1ro0C5flNmGiDUW-qqolxm8adkrd~fNxY9C4N4hSW8sr2TxAtslsXJz3iWtVxeOURcbddGfpONzgVzYumRw6raxjvE7jn~-vYb1pr1y83puBgH3bbFfNFKwm0QwM0aZJpgYzv-4wzEnJbB48hoqXr7o5ccUV4CZI3UuZp9vDyMEgzLRLAK6fRGRRk3dNVCmSQlhFw~xHqb7SjD1XvT2MZZnt~yJq1rGWiNkCAm0fN6AaUwzdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Appropriations Committee reported favorably on CS for CS for SB 924, a measure requiring the state health insurance plan to cover standard fertility preservation services for individuals undergoing medically necessary cancer treatments that may cause infertility.

Senator Kalatiuh presented the bill, explaining that treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation can cause permanent infertility and that the measure ensures coverage of fertility preservation services for people facing such medically necessary treatments.

Committee discussion was supportive. Senator Sharif thanked the sponsor and said she was proud to cosponsor the measure; Senator Berman also offered support and sought cosponsorship. Other members described personal connections to the issue and urged favorable consideration.

Procedure and outcome: No opponents or technical appearance forms were recorded in committee. Senators praised the bill’s intent during debate; the committee reported the bill favorably.","CS for CS for SB 924 would require the state health insurance plan to cover standard fertility preservation services for people undergoing medically necessary cancer treatments that may cause infertility; the bill drew broadly supportive debate from senators and was reported favorably.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":80,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6269668,"Committee clears $1.7 million relief package for man exonerated after 34 years",97,1459000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3040992-810e9d747afe8d6e93103618738b7f0f&start=1459&end=1556","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3040992-810e9d747afe8d6e93103618738b7f0f/thumbnail_1459000.jpg","/articles/6269668/Florida/Committee-clears-17-million-relief-package-for-man-exonerated-after-34-years","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269668-b897aaa29174a3ed9f338f5614a1e4ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1770847487&Signature=jHq~2awEO6gg2Btp-DQM1ci4P-fcbjMQ1r6ef~thrw~cvR-aozLUg~~RjbEEaZ9Yq-dJoTAF5NSGAWVXKyqmEzZ9ojVZVBY7mVs8Z3W2Ugc5sJCNCdQZtd9G-RKTlo0ZYX3PeYPqbb~NuQClUuB4Eb-n-Yc67Vnrj2bPMW43T-sXtJayL4NajQvx0M8vSJgYlhqLWsq2uJBKbAbbt3mGhu0D1rjL~SfNmk42s5UOAMrGgKD4kAUFgscB9HGkahRr5H~NGJpmjnaFpyCFWeCOnGSB2Wg8wB7SE7yJ7SNNOdZUuh1BJnJ~6zU6X1PSnURYcpz1vHJj~X5HA3HKBaw5oQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Appropriations Committee reported favorably on CS for HB 10, the relief bill for Sydney Holmes. Sponsor Senator Pizzo told the committee Holmes was arrested in 1998 for a robbery he did not commit and spent 34 years in state prison before the case was resolved.

The bill would award $1,700,000 to Sydney Holmes and provide up to 120 free credit hours for education. Senator Pizzo said the bill includes language that prevents the beneficiary from seeking compensation from any other source for the same claim.

There were no appearance forms or substantive questions recorded in committee. Senator Pizzo waived closing; the committee recorded a favorable report and the bill will proceed to later consideration.","The committee reported favorably on CS for HB 10, a relief bill awarding $1,700,000 and up to 120 free college credit hours to Sydney Holmes, who the sponsor said served 34 years in prison for a robbery he did not commit.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6269673,"Committee backs manufacturing bill to codify state manufacturing office, create grants and a 'made in Florida' campaign",1400,2550000,3950000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3040992-810e9d747afe8d6e93103618738b7f0f&start=2550&end=3950","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3040992-810e9d747afe8d6e93103618738b7f0f/thumbnail_2550000.jpg","/articles/6269673/Florida/Committee-backs-manufacturing-bill-to-codify-state-manufacturing-office-create-grants-and-a-made-in-Florida-campaign","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269673-4dfc1dc03cf65ebfdbf22ce54f2493fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770847487&Signature=KjrMw60x0ujbHCBBcYNtFda2hCWflGjtgRzkpE1K39M~9LmzTLo6-RZibVHB78F0-Svw1j~GrN7JzbIh2RAeE5BjjmrRrk1T3lvbccTe2yTUtva8j8T0paQRglOzYXexe90amT4F0JGpMvGMUMc89OXE-OMs1NlveAmpexr5n55fStJVg5ScQI4hkbvUaH2XPHgnbFFgL0qNpbKEVWMGN2sDSTmsuGeoUeJNUrW8OHSp5lLWzaRIiJiwvJsB53~xA0XalWqVmUN~p-c8RxMXqnASKq3crKJkCYsxd-AYCyMlpp~LTm6k~wntpKq35R0sgqw6~EP-Spuy4bEh6HYQrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Appropriations Committee voted to report favorably CS for SB 600, a package that codifies a state-level manufacturing office inside the Department of Commerce, establishes a grant program aimed at small manufacturers and authorizes a Florida manufacturing promotional campaign. A companion fee bill, CS for SB 602, sets fees for the promotional campaign and was considered in committee the same day.

Why it matters: Sponsors said the bill aims to “home grow” Florida manufacturers by providing targeted training and promotional support to small manufacturers (those with 20 or fewer employees are a key target) and by building consumer recognition for products made in Florida.

Key provisions and limits: The bill designates an existing official as the chief manufacturing officer, allows the Department of Commerce to run a grant program for small manufacturers focused on training, cybersecurity and technology adoption, and creates a voluntary promotional campaign modeled on “Fresh From Florida.” Grant language prohibits payment of salaries and routine operational costs; sponsors and witnesses said grants are meant to pay for training and modernization activities, not general payroll. The companion SB 602 creates an opt-in fee structure for campaign participants and directs fees into the Economic Development Trust Fund; sponsor discussion suggested fees would be modest and industry-funded, with a referenced cap near $100 in the initial discussion.

Stakeholders and questions: Chris Dawson, speaking on behalf of Florida Makes (the state’s manufacturing extension partnership), described Florida Makes as the state’s designated manufacturing extension partner and said the promotional campaign is modeled after Fresh From Florida. Dawson said the grant program is “aimed at small manufacturers” and that 80% of Florida manufacturing companies have 20 employees or less. He told the committee grants are intended to pay for training and deployment of technology rather than general salaries.

Several senators praised the concept but asked for more structure before large appropriations. Senator Harrell said he “loves the concept” but called for stronger safeguards so the fund is not “a slush fund” and asked for a clearer process for prioritizing and ranking applications. Sponsor Senator Trudeau said rulemaking and further stakeholder work would set criteria and that an initial seed appropriation of $1,000,000 exists as a member project in the Senate budget to begin the program, though the grant program generally is subject to annual appropriation.

Procedure and outcome: After committee discussion and public supportive testimony from industry groups, the committee reported both CS for SB 600 and CS for SB 602 favorably. The bills move on for further consideration where rulemaking and appropriation details will be resolved.","The Appropriations Committee reported favorably on SB 600, which codifies a state chief manufacturing officer designation, creates a small-manufacturer grant program and authorizes a Florida manufacturing promotional campaign funded by opt-in manufacturer fees; questions remained about grant structure and safeguards.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6269678,"Appropriations committee advances wide-ranging transportation package including advanced air mobility and airport rules",760,690000,1450000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3040992-810e9d747afe8d6e93103618738b7f0f&start=690&end=1450","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3040992-810e9d747afe8d6e93103618738b7f0f/thumbnail_690000.jpg","/articles/6269678/Florida/Appropriations-committee-advances-wide-ranging-transportation-package-including-advanced-air-mobility-and-airport-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269678-700b7f6db5702f6a5bfe9edcd5654627/orig.mp4?Expires=1770847487&Signature=ezIqDEvPLgjmzeph2q7DI5pn3MMsYSSx4MSMhUpLJXuDCkhNaC3QP7~XdpxtQGTGolMHx5OHMbiISGSfEf~05sLp-pwOUwdqGRHft78VI55ioop5Vs47sApsN84TjOpUaeENVM2faASHspdGp~rReQeQ237m2ljeywTlAo~1CeFcd-~hz~rPPtWcFVnngh74MAiXuWBw8OMAVy2O2AtA0RhfoweDaj-h6X~h73uN8~cjg3IBDf8rpmXi4aXgDJZ04iwK0YaqfS7yJA-czFSRnJ3uDMOcoPzfKNEv70cidj6XzSKJIpOT~v8YGqTZsX7B6RaaazQzNhO-FW9XLqxKvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senators on the Appropriations Committee reported favorably on CS for CS for CS SB 1662, a broad Department of Transportation package that creates a Florida Transportation Academy, establishes an intermodal logistics working group and adds policy changes for airports, seaports, rural transit and advanced air mobility (AAM).

The bill, presented on the floor by Senator Collins, would remove the sunset on an aggregate supply-chain grant program, create the Florida Transportation Research Institute, prioritize maintenance over capacity projects at airports and seaports, and establish a rural transit operating block grant program. The measure also includes a provision that restricts public-transportation funding for projects inconsistent with state energy policy.

Why it matters: SB 1662 ties workforce development, logistics planning and infrastructure priorities into one package. Supporters said the bill provides tools for long-term planning and for working with small businesses and educational institutions to expand transportation-sector careers.

Supporters and amendments: Senator Collins explained a timely-filed amendment creating an intermodal logistics center working group and another amendment that prevents publicly owned airports from charging landing fees for flight training and pilot certification when those operations are conducted by an accredited nonprofit institution in the state that offers a four-year aviation program. A late-file amendment allowed veterans more flexibility in how the “DV” designation appears on license plates.

Public comment and concerns: Tiffany King, speaking for the Florida Airports Council, said the council generally supports the bill but asked to “work with Senator Collins related to the prohibition of charging landing fees to public universities,” noting a legal concern: the council’s legal analysis suggested the landing-fee prohibition “could violate federal grant assurances ‘24 and ‘5,” and requested additional cleanup of the language.

Questions from members focused on AAM and local control. Senator Harrell pressed for specifics about where vertiports could be sited and what standards they would contain; Senator Collins replied that she is “a proponent” of AAM, wants multiple subject-matter experts at the table and expects ongoing discussion about siting and standards, saying “it should not just be one person who makes those decisions.”

Procedure and outcome: The committee adopted the Collins amendments and reported the bill favorably. No final floor amendments or votes to change policy direction were recorded in committee beyond the amendments described.","A multi-part transportation bill that creates a Florida Transportation Academy, extends grant programs, and sets a framework for advanced air mobility (AAM) and airport operations passed the Appropriations Committee after amendments and brief public comment from the Florida Airports Council.","actionData","errors"]

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