The AARP Florida 2023 Voting Record
2023 Report and Voting Record on Legislative Issues
Table of Contents Introduction
AARP's Vision A society in which all people live with dignity and purpose, and fulfill their goals and dreams. AARP's Mission Empower people to choose how they live as they age.
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Florida Legislators
Budget Bills
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SB 2500 - General Appropriations Act
Health & Supportive Services Bills
SB 558 & HB 351 - Certified Nuring Assistants
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HB 299 & SB 1182 - Education and Training for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Forms of Dementia
HB 267 & SB 298 - Telehealth Practice Standards HB 1471 & SB 1596 - Health Care Provider Accountability
HB 967 & SB 988 - Medicaid Coverage of Continuous Glucose Monitor
HB 485 & SB 824 - Veterans' Services and Recognition HB 33 & SB 56 - Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
SB 1550 & HB 1509 - Prescription Drugs SB 356 & HB 503 - Practice of Dentistry
SB 1232 - Telehealth Prescribing
Special Thanks to AARP Florida's Advocacy Team & Staff: Kaylee Peters Legislative Advocacy Intern Nick Mayor Program Assistant Laura Cantwell Associate State Director of Advocacy and Livable Communities Allison Chavez Associate State Director of Communications Ivonne Fernández Associate State Director of Multicultural Advocacy Chanté Jones Associate State Director of Advocacy Karen Murillo Associate State Director of Advocacy Zayne Smith Director of Advocacy Jamie Champion Director of Communications
HB 1177 - Dental Care
HB 785 - Coverage for Skin Cancer Screenings
HB 1067 - Autonomous Practice by an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
SB 112 & HB 183 - Step-therapy Protocols
HB 387 - Physician Certifications for the Medical Use of Marijuana SB 1304 & HB 1029 - Claims Against Long-Term Care Facilities
Consumer Protection Bills
SB 1540 & HB 1567 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Fatality Review Teams
SB 1542 & HB 1569 - Pub. Rec. and Meetings/Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Fatality Review Teams
SB 232 & HB 603 - Exploitation of Vulnerable Persons
HB 1119 & SB 1098 - Withholding or Withdrawal of Life-prolonging Procedures
SB 770 & HB 861 - Residential Loan Alternative Agreements
HB 799 & SB 594 - Property Insurance HB 1419 & SB 1436 - Real Property Fraud
HB 1221 & SB 626 - Broadband Internet Service Providers SB 1396 & HB 1411 - Department of Elder Affairs
HB 1267 & SB 580 - Consumer Finance Loans HB 721 & SB 670 - Paid Family Leave Insurance
HB 29 - Tax Exemption for Diapers and and Incontinence Products
SB 1162 & HB 821 - Renewable Energy Cost Recovery SB 950 & HB 669 - Improvements to Real Property
SB 128 - Contacting Consumer Debtors HB 761 & SB 1308 - Telephone Solicitation SB 676 & HB 249 - Background Screenings
HB 297 - Guardianship
Livable Communities Bills
SB 102 & HB 627 - Housing
Jeff Johnson State Director Julie Brown Business Operations Analyst
SB 106 & HB 915 - Florida Shared-Use Nonmotorized Trail Network
HB 881 & SB 748 - My Safe Florida Home Program SB 292 - Healthy Food Financing Initiative Program
Appendices
Florida's Annual Budget Process
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Kenneth Thomas State President
AARP FL Advocacy Priorities List
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Introduction Dear Reader,
The 2023 Legislative Session was defined by compelling and controversial legislation that will have far-reaching impacts on our state for years to come. Many longtime Tallahassee insiders agree this session was one for the record book. While most were hoping lawmakers addressed the home-and- community based services waitlist, soaring insurance premiums, water quality, or the increasing cost of living, the legislative body had other ideas. The terms “woke” “indoctrination” and “freedom” were prevalent as issues such as abortion, education, guns, immigration, medical conscience, critical race theory and tort reform were heavily debated. AARP Florida showed up as a wise friend and fierce defender, advocating on topics that matter most to the 50+ in the Sunshine State. AARP emerged from the session with several big wins such as enhanced protections for vulnerable adults, long-term care options for veterans, reduced cost of prescription drugs, increased funding for affordable housing and better access to broadband internet to name a few. For more than a decade, AARP Florida has provided the Legislative Voting Record to capture important information and highlight voting results on legislation that may impact your family and loved ones. Now, we’re proud to present the 2023 AARP Florida Legislative Voting Record so you can see how your elected officials are voting on behalf of their constituents. We invite you to explore the Legislative Voting Record and get familiar with how these new laws might impact you. AARP Florida, with nearly 3 million members, is making a difference for older Floridians, but we can’t do it without you. If you would like to join us in these efforts, contact the AARP Florida State Office by calling (866) 595-7678 or send an email to flaarp@aarp.org. There are impactful opportunities to volunteer around the state – you don’t have to be in Tallahassee to make your voice heard. *The information contained in this document is current as of May 16, 2023.
AARP Florida Advocacy Team (L-R): Karen Murillo, Kaylee Peters, Ivonne Fernandez, Zayne Smith, Chante' Jones, Nick Mayor and Laura Cantwell (not pictured)
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering older adults to choose how they live as they age. With nearly 38 million members and offices in every state, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and advocate for what matters most to families – with a focus on health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment.
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Advocacy Volunteers This year, the AARP advocacy team was joined by nearly 40 advocacy volunteers over a period of six weeks. Advocacy volunteers were seen walking the halls of the capitol, attending and/or testifying in committee meetings, and meeting with legislators taking a stance on issues that matter the most. These efforts did not go unnoticed by legislators, lobbyists, media, and influencers throughout the capitol.
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2023 Florida Senate
Florida State Senate Districts
Name
District
AARP
Elected Term Out Background
Albritton, Ben Avila, Bryan Baxley, Dennis Berman, Lori Book, Lauren Bradley, Jennifer Brodeur, Jason Broxson, Doug Burgess, Danny Boyd, Jim Burton, Colleen Calatayud, Alexis Collins, Jay Davis, Tracie DiCeglie, Nick Garcia, Ileana Grall, Erin Gruters, Joe Harrell, Gayle Hooper, Ed Hutson, Travis Ingoglia, Blaise Jones, Shevrin Martin, Jonathan
27 97,815 2018 2026 FL House 2010-18, Agribusiness Owner 39 34,979 2022 2030 FL House 2014-22, Business Development 13 45,507 2016 2026 FL House 2000-07, 10-16, Funeral Director 26 82,980 2018 2026 FL House 2010-18, Attorney 35 37,894 2016 2026 Founder/CEO Lauren's Kids 20 60,121 2020 2028 FL House 2010-18, Insurance & Investments 10 101,446 2020 2028 FL House 2010-18, Healthcare Consultant 1 55,381 2016 2024 FL House 2010-16, Insurance & Real Estate 23 124,447 2020 2028 FL House 2014-19, Attorney & Army Reserve 12 145,926 2022 2030 FL House 2014-22, Executive Director 6 50,502 2020 2028 Attorney 5 61,284 2022 2030 FL House 2016-22, El-Cart Staffing Solutions 18 51,173 2022 2030 FL House 2018-22, Small Business Owner 36 21,387 2020 2028 Broadcaster, Radio & TV Personality 29 82,245 2022 2030 FL House 2016-22, Attorney 22 83,600 2018 2026 FL House 2016-18, CPA 31 76,915 2018 2026 FL House 2000-08, 10-18, CEO Health IT 21 97,296 2018 2026 FL House 2006-14, Retired Firefighter 7 110,208 2015 2024 FL House 2012-15, VP at Hutson Companies 38 32,013 2022 2030 Director at FLDOE 14 86,820 2022 2030 Chief Programs Officer
2022-2032 Florida State Senate Disctricts
Legislatively Enacted on Feburary 3, 2022
11 43,835 2022 2030 FL House 2014-22
34 60,487 2020 2028 FL House 2012-2020, Executive Director
33 48,919 2022 2030 Attorney
Mayfield, Debbie Osgood, Rosalind Passidomo, Kathleen
19 56,241 2016 2024 FL House 2008-16, Retired Banking Executive
32 54,643 2020 2030 CEO
28 92, 270 2016 2026 FL House 2010-16, Attorney 9 63,727 2016 2026 FL House 2010-16, CEO Perry Roofing
Perry, Keith Pizzo, Jason Polsky, Tina Powell, Bobby
37 33,132 2018 2026 Attorney
30 65,997 2020 2028 FL House 2018-20, Mediatory & Attorney
24 74,582 2016 2026 FL House 2012-16, Planner & Project Manager Rodriguez, Ana Maria 40 36,714 2020 2028 FL House 2018-20, Senior VP of Miami Realtors Rouson, Darryl 16 76,882 2016 2024 FL House 2008-16, Attorney Simon, Corey 3 50,426 2022 2030 Development Director Stewart, Linda 17 98,436 2016 2024 FL House 2012-14, Former Insurance Agent Thompson, Geraldine 15 59,538 2012 2030 FL House 2006-12, 18-22, College Administrator Torres, Victor, Jr. 25 91,589 2016 2024 FL House 2012-16, Retired NYC Detective Trumbull, Jay 2 56,714 2022 2030 FL House 2014-22, Business Owner Wright, Tom A. 8 60,439 2018 2026 Retired Businessman Yarborough, Clay 4 71,480 2022 2030 FL House 2016-22, Business Development
If you would like to confirm your district and find out who your legislators are, visit www.flsenate.gov/Senators/Find and input your address.
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2023 Florida House of Representatives
2023 Florida House of Representatives
Name
District
AARP
Elected Term Out Background
Name
District AARP
Elected Term Out Background
Abbott, Shane Altman, Thad Alvarez, Daniel Amesty, Carolina Anderson, Adam Andrade, Alex Antone, Bruce Arrington, Kristen Baker, Jessica Bankson, Douglas Barnaby, Webster Bartleman, Robin Basabe, Fabián
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19,279 2022 2030 Business Owner
Edmonds, Jervonte Eskamani, Anna Esposito, Tiffany
88 12,593 2022 2030 CEO
32 28,876 2003 2024 Foundation President
42 20,647 2018 2026
Nonprofit Professional
69 17,922 2022 2030 Attorney
77 21,204 2022 2030 CEO 110 9,352 2020 2028 Attorney 118 12,118 2018 2026 Attorney 8 13,169 2022 2030 Consultant 109 8,258 2022 2030 Attorney 115 18,087 2022 2030 Business Owner 11 19,770 2020 2028 Attorney 33 28,037 2016 2024 Businessman 79 29,848 2020 2028 Tech Entrepreneur 65 16,759 2022 2030 Business Owner
45 17,598 2022 2030
Businesswomen
Fabricio, Tom
57 31,925 2022 2030 Financial Planner
Fernandez-Barquin, Juan
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20,172 2018 2026 Attorney 8,786 2002 2030 Consultant
Fine, Randy
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Franklin, Gallop II Gantt, Ashley Garcia, Alina Garrison, Sam Giallombardo, Mike Gottlieb, Michael Grant, Michael Gregory, Tommy Griffitts, Jr., Philip Harris, Jennifer Hart, Dianne Hawkins, Fred Hinson, Yvonne Holcomb, Jeff Jacques, Berny Joseph, Dotie Killebrew, Sam Kostor, Traci LaMarca, Chip Gonzalez Pittman, Karen Gossett-Seidman, Peggy Hunschofsky, Christine
46 12,853 2020 2028
Small Business Owner
17 19,273 2022 2030 Attorney
39 20,642 2022 2030
Pastor/Ministry Founder
29 24,385 2020 2028 President of an LLC 103 17,808 2020 2028 Assistant Principle
106 16,279 2022 2030
Businessman
91 31,560 2022 2030 102 23,234 2018 2026
Media and Public Relations Director
Bell, Melony Beltran, Mike
49 20,102 2018 2026 Business Owner 70 31,573 2018 2026 Attorney 107 12,778 2020 2028 Attorney 58 26,046 2000 2030 Business Executive
Criminal Defense Attorney
75 48,793 2016 2024 Business Owner 72 35,349 2018 2026 Attorney
Benjamin, Christopher Berfield, Kimberly Black, Dean Borrero, David Botana, Adam Brackett, Robert Bracy Davis, Lavon Brannan, Chuck III Buchanan, James Campbell, Daryl Canady, Jennifer Caruso, Mike Casello, Joe Cassel, Hillary Chambliss, Kevin Chaney, Linda Clemons, Chuck Sr.
6 19,090 2022 2030 44 13,331 2022 2030
Small Business Owner Community Advocate
15 25,749 2022 2030
Small Business Owner
63 12,366 2018 2026 Business Owner
111
7,153 2020 2028 Construction
35 16,308 2020 2028 Education Foundation President
80 44,634 2020 2028 34 40,521 2022 2030 10 20,778 2018 2026 74 32,942 2018 2026
Small Business Owner Corporate Managing Partner
21 15,644 2020 2028 Educator
53 32,256 2022 2030 95 20,533 2020 2028
US Navy Reserve Intelligence Of ficer Former Mayor of Parkland, FL
40 14,203 2022 2030 Attorney
Retired Chief Investigator
59 27,476 2022 2030 Attorney 108 9,320 2018 2026 Attorney
Real Estate Broker
Busatta Cabrera, Demi 114 14,265 2020 2028
Nonprofit Development Director
48 29,977 2016 2024 66 22,632 2020 2028 28 32,785 2016 2024 43 11,890 2022 2030
Retired
99 16,530 2022 2030 Mental Health Therapist
Marital and Family Law Attorney
50 21,371 2022 2030 Teacher
100 28,000 2018 2026 Business Owner
87 26,246 2018 2026 90 25,737 2018 2026
Certified Public Accountant
Leek, Tom
Chief Legal Officer
Firefighter
López, Johanna
Human Impact Strategist
101 17,284 2022 2030 Attorney
Lopez, Vicki
113 8,572 2022 2030 Consultant
117
8,781 2020 2028
Government Aide Marketing & Business College Administrator Environmental Scientist
Maggard, Randy
54 24,854 2019 2028 Vice President of Corporation
61 30,294 2020 2028 22 22,637 2016 2024 60 22,873 2022 2030
Maney, Patt
4 17,852 2020 2028 Attorney
Massullo, Ralph McClain, Stan McClure, Lawrence McFarland, Fiona Melo, Lauren Michael, Kiyan Mooney, Jr., Jim
23 41,391 2016 2024 27 34,452 2016 2024 73 43,949 2020 2028 82 18,236 2020 2028 16 21,371 2022 2030
Dermatologist
Cross, Lindsay
Residential Contractor
Daley, Dan
96 20,192 2019 2028 Corporate Counsel 14 17,005 2016 2024 Author 67 13,424 2020 2028 Attorney 12 20,355 2018 2026 Attorney 97 14,922 2022 2030 Consultant
68 18,365 2017 2026 Business Owner
Daniels, Kimberly Driskell, Fentrice Duggan, Wyman
Navy Reserve Officer Real Estate Broker Retired Credit Manager
Dunkley, Lisa
120 18,005 2020 2028 Business Owner
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2023 Florida House of Representatives
Florida State House Districts
Name
District
AARP Elected Term Out Background
Nixon, Angela Overdorf, Toby Payne, Bobby
13 18,229 2020 2028 Higher Education Director
85 29,728 2018 2026 20 26,258 2016 2024
Environmental Consultant
Generation & Transmission Utilities
Vacant
24 34,349
Perez, Daniel
116 11,666 2017 2026 Attorney 78 28,448 2020 2028 Attorney 36 18,908 2022 2030 Business Owner
Persons-Mulicka , Jenna
Plakon, Rachel Plasencia, Susan
37 13,204 2022 2030 119 10,551 2022 2030
Small Business Owner Small Business Owner
Porras, Juan
62 14,683 2020 2028 Attorney 19 38,757 2015 2024 Attorney 112 6,593 2020 2028 Educator 76 39,626 2018 2026 Judge Advocate 104 14,449 2020 2028 Educator
Rayner-Goolsby, Michele
Renner, Paul
Rizo, Alex
Roach, Spencer Robinson, Felicia Robinson, Jr., Will
2022-2032 Florida State House Disctricts
71 25,713 2018 2026 81 38,436 2016 2024
Real Estate Attorney Restaurant Owner
Rommel, Bob
Roth, Rick
94 25,997 2016 2024 Business Owner 3 18,515 2022 2030 Physician
Rudman, Dr. Joel Salzman, Michelle Shoaf, Jason Silvers, David Sirois, Tyler Skidmore, Kelly Smith, David Snyder, John Stark, Paula Steele, Kevin Tant, Allison Temple, John Tomkow, Josie Trabulsy, Dana Stevenson, Cyndi Tramont, Chase Truenow, Keith Tuck, Kaylee Valdés, Susan Waldron, Katherine Williams, Patricia Woodson, Marie Yarkosky, Taylor Yeager, Bradford
1 18,424 2020 2028 7 20,399 2019 2028
Small Business Owner Natural Gas/Propane Utility
89 10,446 2016 2024 Business Executive 31 30,197 2018 2026 Executive Director 38 21,536 2018 2026 Business Consultant 86 32,586 2020 2028 Business Owner 47 14,235 2022 2030 Executive Director 92 47,092 2020 2028 Chief Executive Officer
Legislatively Enacted on Feburary 3, 2022
55 26,467 2022 2030 18 28,607 2015 2024 9 23,442 2020 2028 51 23,837 2018 2026 84 33,048 2020 2028 83 29,227 2020 2028 64 11,558 2018 2026 98 18,523 2016 2024 105 13,358 2020 2028 25 30,988 2022 2030 56 23,451 2022 2030
Retired CEO
Certified Public Accountant
Nonprofit Founder
52 55,542 2022 2030 Education
Cattle Rancher
Small Business Owner
30 35,614 2022 2030 Senior Pastor 26 36,410 2020 2028 Agribusiness
Real Estate/Land Use Attorney
Practice Administrator
93 25,173 2022 2030 Business Owner
Retired Early Learning Director
Public Administrator
If you would like to confirm your district and find out who your legislators are, visit www.myfloridahouse.gov/FindYourRepresentative and input your address.
Business Owner/Contractor Small Business Owner
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Significant Provisions from the General Appropriations Act Include: Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long Term Care (SMMC LTC) SMMC LTC will receive a funding increase of $403,3222,851. The program funds LTC services to low-income disabled and older adults who need nursing home level of care. SMMC LTC may include, among others, adult day care, assisted living, caregiving training, hospice services, medical equipment, respite care and various therapies. The SMMC LTC program has a limited number of slots for eligible service recipients – as of March 21, 2023, there are 51,254 Medicaid applicants on SMMC LTC waiting lists. Applicants remain on the waiting lists for an average of 7 years before receiving services. Assistive Care Services (ACS) ACS, a Medicaid-based, state administered program will receive $3,098,452, which is a decrease of $125,565 from last year. ACS provides care for eligible low-income residents of qualifying assisted living facilities and adult family-care homes experiencing certain functional limitations. ACS includes, but is not limited to, assistance with activities of daily living, medication administration, and health support. Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) With a total budget of $1.9 billion, HCBS will receive a combined increase of $73,399,163 from last year. HCBS includes services such as Alzheimer’s Respite Care, Community Care for the Elderly and Home Care for the Elderly, which provide opportunities for beneficiaries to receive services within their own homes and communities, instead of within institutionalized facility care settings. As of May 2023, HCBS has a waitlist of more than 63,200 Floridians. Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) CCE, a non-Medicaid program, will receive an increase of $2 million in funding. CCE provides community-based services to help functionally impaired elders, ages 60+, live in the least restrictive and most cost-effective environments to forestall or prevent nursing home placement. CCE services include adult day care, case management, chores, companionship, consumable medical supplies, counseling, emergency alert response, emergency home repair, home delivered meals, home health aide, homemaker, home nursing, information and referral, legal assistance, material aid, medical therapeutic services, personal care, respite, shopping assistance, transportation, and other community-based services. As of May 2023, CCE has a waitlist of more than 79,000 Floridians. Home Care for the Elderly (HCE) HCE will receive an increase of $3 million in funding. HCE provides care in family-type living arrangements for non-Medicaid individuals, ages 60+, who have incomes and assets meeting the Institutional Care Program (ICP) standard and who are at great risk of nursing home placement. As of May 2023, HCE has a waitlist of more than 20,000 Floridians. General Appropriations Act 2023 SB 2500 – General Appropriations Act 2023-2024, and SB 2502 - Implementing the 2023-2024 General Appropriations Act, by Senate Appropriations Committee. Once signed by the Governor, this will be effective July 1, 2023. The Florida Legislature passed a total budget of $117 billion for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, which includes a $1.3 billion tax package. This year’s budget reflects an increase of $4.9 billion from the 2022-2023 budget.
Budget
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Home Care for the Elderly (HCE) HCE will receive an increase of $3 million in funding. HCE provides care in family-type living arrangements for non-Medicaid individuals, ages 60+, who have incomes and assets meeting the Institutional Care Program (ICP) standard and who are at great risk of nursing home placement. As of May 2023, HCE has a waitlist of more than 20,000 Floridians. Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (ADI) ADI services will receive an increase of $12 million in funding. ADI provides services to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory disorders, as well as to their families. ADI respite services for families include in home and adult day care, emergency and extended care (up to 30 days) services. Also, the ADI provides support services that include case management, specialized medical equipment and supplies, caregiver counseling and support groups, and caregiver training. As of May PACE organizations provide primary care and social, restorative, and supportive services for Medicaid and Medicare eligible individuals ages 55+ who live in PACE service areas. PACE provides flexibility to families, caregivers, and professional health care providers to meet the clients’ medical and long-term care needs. The specific PACE service area allocations are as follows: 150 authorized slots in Flagler, Seminole, and Volusia Counties; 200 authorized slots in Broward County; 200 new slots in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties; 200 new slots in Miami-Dade County; 125 authorized and 75 new slots in Martin and Palm Beach Counties; and 150 authorized slots in Escambia, Okaloosa, and Santa Rosa counties. Personal Needs Allowance 2023, ADI has a waitlist of more than 16,000 Floridians. Program for All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE) Nursing home residents receiving Medicaid long-term care services will see an increase in their monthly personal needs allowance, from $130 to $160. This monthly allowance is used to purchase clothing, toiletries, personal hygiene products, vitamins or supplements, beauty or barber shop services, co-pays for prescriptions not otherwise covered by insurance, eyeglasses, hearing aids and batteries, etc. Affordable Housing – Provided in The Live Local Act (SB 102) The “Live Local Act,” a comprehensive set of laws, both new and amended, included appropriations totaling $711 million for the current or upcoming fiscal year and $1.5 billion over the next 10 years, to help support affordable housing policies in the state. The State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL) program will receive $150 million in recurring funds and $109 million in nonrecurring funds for the construction or rehabilitation of rental units for older adults, persons experiencing homelessness, and persons with developmental disabilities. The State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program will receive $252 million in nonrecurring funds for new construction, emergency repairs or rehabilitation of homes. The Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) will receive an additional $100 million in nonrecurring funds to implement a competitive assistance loan program for new affordable housing construction projects that have not yet commenced construction and are experiencing verifiable building and material cost increases due to market inflation. The Hometown Hero Housing Program will receive $100 million nonrecurring funds to reduce the upfront costs associated with buying a home for eligible frontline workers, such as educators, police officers, health care providers and childcare workers.
Senate Vote on SB 2500
Albritton
- Burton
Y Hutson Y Ingoglia Y Jones Y Martin Y Mayfield Y Osgood
Y Powell
Y Y Y Y Y
Avila
Y Calatayud Y Collins Y Davis Y DiCeglie Y Garcia
Y Rodriguez
Baxley Berman
Y Rouson Y Simon Y Stewart
Book Boyd
Y Thompson Y
Bradley Brodeur Broxson Burgess
Y Grall
Y Passidomo Y Torres
Y Y Y
Y Gruters Y Harrell Y Hooper
Y Perry Y Pizzo Y Polsky
Y Trumbull
Y Wright
Y Yarborough Y
House Vote on SB 2500
Y Altman Y Andrade Y Bankson
Y Alvarez Y Antone Y Barnaby Y Beltran Y Borrero - Brannan Y Canady Y Chambliss
Y Amesty Y Arrington Y Bartleman Y Benjamin
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Abbot
Anderson
Baker
Y Bell
Basabe Berfield Brackett
Y Black
Y Botana
Y Bracy Davis Y Campbell
Y Buchanan Y Caruso - Chaney Y Daniels Y Edmonds
Busatta Cabrera
Y Cassel Y Cross
Casello
Y Daley
-
Clemons
Y Duggan Y Esposito Y Franklin
Y Dunkley Y Fabricio
Y
Driskell
Y Fernandez-Barquin Y
Eskamani
Y Gantt
Y Garcia
Y
Fine
Y Giallombardo
Y Gonzalez Pittman Y Gossett-Seidman Y
Garrison Gottlieb
Y Grant - Hart
Y Gregory Y Hawkins Y Jaques Y LaMarca Y Maggard Y McClure Y Mooney Y Perez Y Porras Y Roach Y Roth Y Silvers Y Snyder
Y Griffitts Y Hinson Y Joseph
Y Y
Harris
- Hunschofsky
-
Holcomb Killebrew López (J) Massullo
Y Kostor
Y Leek
Y Y Y
Y Lopez (V) Y McClain Y Michael Y Payne Y Plasencia
Y Maney
Y McFarland
Y Nixon
-
Melo
Y Persons-Mulicka
Y
Overdorf
Y Rayner-Goolsby -
Plakon Renner
Y Rizo
Y Robinson (F)
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Y Rommel
Y Rudman
Robinson (W)
Y Shoaf Y Smith
Y Sirois Y Stark
Salzman
Skidmore
Y Stevenson Y Trabulsy Y Valdés Y Yarkosky
Y Tant
Y Temple Y Truenow Y Williams Y VACANT
Steele
Y Tramont Y Waldron Y Yeager
Tomkow
Tuck
Woodson
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Florida’s Annual Budget Process
The State of Florida’s fiscal year begins July 1st of each year and runs until June 30th of the following year, but the budget planning and approval process takes place over a year beforehand. For example, the July 2023 - June 2024 Florida Budget Planning began for Florida’s county agencies in January of 2022.
Health & Supportive Services
Budget Planning Process:
Florida Budget Fun Facts: • The General Appropriations Act is the only bill that the legislature is constitutionally required to pass each session. • Each chamber takes turns chairing the Joint Conference Committee, the House takes the lead during even-numbered years, while the Senate handles all odd-numbered years (like this year). • Unlike the federal government, the State of Florida is required to have a balanced budget, meaning the state’s expenditures cannot exceed its revenue.
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Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) - PASSED (AARP Supported) Senate Bill 558, by Senator Burton (companion House Bill 351, by Representative Robinson (W) Jr.). The legislation amends sections 400 and 464, Florida Statutes, effective July 1, 2023. The legislation creates a new designation of “qualified medication aide” (QMA) for certified nursing assistants (CNA) who work in a nursing home and achieve certain licensure and training requirements. In order to be designated as a QMA, a CNA must hold a clear and active certification as CNA for at least one year; complete 40 hours of training that consists of the six hour training course currently required for a CNA to administer medication in a home health setting and a 34-hour course developed by the Board of Nursing specific to QMAs; and successfully complete a supervised clinical practice in medication administration conducted in the nursing home. The QMA may only administer medication under the direct supervision of a nurse. CNAs performing the duties of a QMA may not be counted toward staffing requirements for nursing homes. During the legislative session, the following votes were taken: House Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee (3/9); House Health & Human Services Committee (3/24); House Floor (5/2); Senate Health Policy (3/6); Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services (3/21); Senate Fiscal Policy (3/28); and Senate Floor (4/4).
House Votes on HB 351 & SB 558
Y Y Altman Y Y Y Andrade Y Y Y Bankson
Y Alvarez Y Antone Y Barnaby
Y Amesty Y Arrington Y Bartleman Y Benjamin
Y Y
Abbot
Y Y Y Y Y Y
Anderson
-
Baker
Y Bell
Y Y Beltran Y Y Borrero
Basabe Berfield Brackett
Y Black
-
Y Botana
Y Bracy Davis Y Campbell
Y Brannan Y Canady Y Chambliss
Y Buchanan
Y Caruso Y Chaney Y Daniels
Busatta Cabrera
Senate Votes on SB 558 & HB 351
Y Cassel
Y Y
Casello
Y Y Y Cross
Y Y Daley
-
Clemons
Y Duggan Y Esposito
Y Dunkley Y Fabricio
Y Y Edmonds
Y Y
Driskell
Y Fernandez-Barquin
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Eskamani
- Y Franklin
Y - Gantt
- Y Garcia
Fine
Y Giallombardo
Y Gonzalez Pittman
Y Gossett-Seidman
Garrison Gottlieb
Y Grant Y Hart
Y Y Gregory
Y Griffitts Y Hinson Y Joseph
Y Hawkins
Harris
Y Hunschofsky
Y Y Jaques
Holcomb Killebrew López (J) Massullo
Y Kostor
Y Y LaMarca
Y Leek
Y Lopez (V)
Y Maggard Y McClure Y Mooney
Y Maney
Albritton
-
Y Y Burton
Y Y Y Y Hutson Y Y Y Y Ingoglia
Y Y Powell
Y
- Y McClain
Y McFarland
Avila
Y Y Y Calatayud
Y Rodriguez
Y Y
Y Michael Y Payne
Y Nixon
Melo
Baxley Berman
Y Y Collins
Y Y Jones
Y Y Rouson
Y Y Y - Y
Y Perez Y Porras
Y Persons-Mulicka Y Rayner-Goolsby Y Robinson (F)
- - Y
Overdorf
Y Y Davis
Y Y Y Martin
Y Y Simon
Y Y Plasencia
Y Y
Plakon Renner
Book Boyd
Y Y Y DiCeglie
Y Y Mayfield
Y Y Stewart
Y Y Y Y Y - Y Y Y Y Y Y
Y Rizo
Y Y Roach
Y Rommel
Y Roth
Y Rudman
Y Y
Robinson (W)
Y Y Garcia
Y Y Y Y Osgood
Y Y Y Y Thompson
Y - Y Shoaf Y Y Y Smith
Y Silvers Y Snyder
Y Sirois
Y Y Y Y Y
Salzman
Bradley Brodeur Broxson Burgess
Y Y Grall
Y Passidomo
Y Torres
Y Y Y Stark Y Y Temple
Skidmore
Y Y Y Gruters
Y Y Perry
Y Trumbull
Y Stevenson Y Trabulsy
Y Tant
Steele
-
Y Harrell
Y Y Y Pizzo
Y Wright
Y Y Y Tramont
Y Truenow Y Williams Y VACANT
Tomkow
Y Y Y Hooper
Y Polsky
Y Yarborough
Y Valdés
Y Waldron
Tuck
Y Y Yarkosky
Y Y Yeager
Woodson
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Education and Training for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Forms of Dementia - PASSED (AARP Supported) House Bill 299, by Representative Black (companion Senate Bill 1182, by Senator Simon). This legislation creates section 430.5025 and amends multiple sections within 400, 429, and 430, Florida Statutes, effective July 1, 2023. This legislation establishes universal, minimum Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorder (ADRD) training requirements for all employees working in nursing homes, home health agencies, nurse registries, homemaker and companion service providers, assisted living facilities, adult family-care homes and adult day care centers. The initial one-hour training must be completed within three months of beginning employment. Employees who provide direct care to individuals with ADRD must complete additional training within nine months of beginning employment and complete four hours of continuing education annually. This legislation also requires the Florida Department of Elder Affairs to provide publicly available ADRD resources and education, including information about recognizing signs and symptoms of dementia, how to respond to and plan for changes associated with ADRD, and how to access additional ADRD resources. During the legislative session, the following votes were taken: House Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee (3/9); House Health and Human Services Committee (4/10); House Floor (4/20); Senate Children, Families, & Elder Affairs (3/14); Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services (4/12); Senate Fiscal Policy (4/20); and Senate Floor (5/1). Senate Votes on SB 1182 & HB 299
House Votes on HB 299 & SB 1182
Y Y Altman Y - Y Andrade Y Y Y Bankson
Y Alvarez Y Antone Y Barnaby
Y Amesty Y Arrington Y Bartleman Y Benjamin
Y Y
Abbot
Y
Anderson
Y Y
Baker
Y Bell
Y Y Beltran Y Y Borrero
Y Y Y Y
Basabe Berfield Brackett
Y Black
Y Y Botana
Y Bracy Davis Y Campbell
Y Brannan Y Canady Y Chambliss
Y Buchanan
Y Caruso Y Chaney Y Daniels
Busatta Cabrera
Y Cassel
Y Y
Casello
Y Y Y Cross
Y Y Daley
Y
Clemons
Y Duggan Y Esposito
Y Dunkley Y Fabricio
- Y Edmonds
Y Y
Driskell
Y Fernandez-Barquin
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Eskamani
Y Y Franklin
Y Y Gantt
Y Y Garcia
Fine
Y Giallombardo
Y Gonzalez Pittman
Y Gossett-Seidman
Garrison Gottlieb
Y Grant Y Hart
- Y Gregory
Y Griffitts Y Hinson Y Joseph
Y Hawkins
Harris
Y Hunschofsky
Y Y Jaques
Holcomb Killebrew López (J) Massullo
Y Kostor
Y Y LaMarca
Y Leek
- Lopez (V)
Y Maggard Y McClure Y Mooney
Y Maney
Y Y McClain
Y McFarland
-
Y Michael Y Payne
Y Nixon
Y
Melo
Albritton
Y Y Burton
Y Y Y Hutson Y Y Y Ingoglia
Y Y Powell
Y
Y Perez
- Persons-Mulicka Y Y Y
Overdorf
Avila
Y Y Calatayud
Y
Y Rodriguez
Y Y
Y Y Plasencia
Y Rayner-Goolsby Y Robinson (F)
Y Y
Plakon Renner
Porras Roach
Baxley Berman
Y Y Y Collins
Y Y Jones
- Y Rouson
Y Y Y
Y Rizo
Y
Y Rommel
Y Rudman
Y Y
Robinson (W)
Roth
Y Y Davis
Y Y Martin
Y Y Simon
Y Y Y
Y Y Y Shoaf Y Y Y Smith
Y Sirois
Y Y Y Y Y
Salzman
Silvers Snyder
Book Boyd
Y Y Y DiCeglie
Y Y Mayfield
Y Y Stewart
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
- Y Y Stark Y Y Temple
Skidmore
Y Y Garcia
Y Y Y Y Osgood
Y Y Y Thompson Y
Y Stevenson Y Trabulsy
Steele
Tant
Bradley Brodeur Broxson Burgess
Y Y Y Grall - Y Y Gruters
Y Passidomo
Y Torres
Y Y
Y Truenow Y Williams Y VACANT
Tomkow
Tramont Waldron
Y Y Perry Y Y Pizzo
Y Trumbull
Y Valdés
Tuck
Y Harrell
Y Wright
Y Y Yarkosky
Y
Woodson
Yeager
Y Y Hooper
Y Polsky
Y Yarborough
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Telehealth Practice Standards - PASSED (AARP Supported)
House Votes on HB 267 & SB 298
House Bill 267, by Representative Fabricio (companion Senate Bill 298, by Senator Boyd). The legislation amends section 456.47, Florida Statutes, effective July 1, 2023. On April 3, 2020, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration issued a Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Policy Transmittal that addressed Medicaid coverage of telephonic (audio-only) communications as a form of telehealth. Under the transmittal, Medicaid managed care plans were required to expand coverage of telehealth services to include telephone-only communications, only when rendered by licensed physicians (including physician extenders such as advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants) and licensed behavioral health practitioners. This legislation revises the definition of telehealth to include audio-only telephone calls in the telehealth authorization statute. This change does not affect whether health insurers will reimburse health care practitioners for services provided through telephone calls. During the legislative session, the following votes were taken: House Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee (3/28); House Healthcare Appropriations Subcommittee (4/12); House Health and Human Services Committee (4/17); House Floor (4/26); Senate Health Policy (2/20); Senate Banking and Insurance (3/15); Senate Rules (4/24); and Senate Floor (5/4).
Y Y Y Altman Y Y Y Andrade Y Y Y Bankson
Y Alvarez Y Antone Y Barnaby Y Beltran
Y Amesty
Y - Y
Abbot
Y Y Arrington
Y
Anderson
Y Bartleman Y Benjamin
Y Y Y
Baker
Y Bell
-
Y Y Y
Basabe Berfield Brackett
Y Black
Y Y Y Borrero
Y
Y Botana
Y Bracy Davis Y Campbell
Y Brannan
Y Buchanan
Y Y Canady
Y Y Caruso
-
Busatta Cabrera
Y Cassel
Y Chambliss
Y Chaney Y Daniels
Y
Y Y
Casello
-
Y Y Cross
Y Y Daley
Clemons
Senate Votes on SB 298 & HB 267
Y Duggan Y Esposito
Y Dunkley Y Fabricio
Y Y Edmonds
Y Y
Driskell
Y Fernandez-Barquin
Y Y Y Y Y
Eskamani
Y - Franklin
Y
Y Gantt
Y Y Garcia
Fine
-
Y Giallombardo
Y Gonzalez Pittman
Y Gossett-Seidman
Garrison Gottlieb
Y Grant Y Hart
Y Y Gregory
Y Griffitts Y Hinson Y Joseph
Y Hawkins Y Jaques
Harris
Y Hunschofsky
Y
-
Holcomb Killebrew López (J) Massullo
Y Kostor
Y Y Y LaMarca
Y Leek
Y Y
Y Lopez (V)
Y Maggard Y McClure Y Mooney
Y Maney
Albritton
Y
Y Burton
Y Y Y Y Hutson
Y Y Y Powell Y Y Rodriguez
Y Y
Y Y McClain
Y McFarland
-
Y Y Michael
Y Nixon
Y
Avila
-
Y Calatayud
Y
Y Ingoglia Y Jones Y Martin
Y Y Y Y Y Y
Melo
Y Payne
Y Perez Y Porras
Y Persons-Mulicka Y Y Y
Overdorf
Baxley Berman
Y Y Collins
Y Y Rouson
Y Y Plasencia
Y Rayner-Goolsby Y Robinson (F)
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Plakon Renner
Y Davis
Y
Y Simon
Y Rizo
Y Y Roach
Book Boyd
Y Y Y DiCeglie
Y Y Y Mayfield
Y Y Y Stewart
Y
Y Rommel
Y Roth
Y Rudman
Y
Robinson (W)
Y Y Y Garcia
Y Y Y Osgood
Y Y Y Thompson
Y Y Y Y Y Y -
Y Y Y Y Shoaf Y Y Y Smith
Y Silvers Y Snyder
Y Sirois
Salzman
Bradley Brodeur Broxson Burgess
Y Grall
Y Passidomo
Y Torres
Y Y Y Stark
Skidmore
Y Y Y Gruters Y Y - Y Harrell
Y Perry Y Pizzo
Y Y Trumbull
Y Y Stevenson
Y Tant
Y
Y Temple Y Truenow Y Williams Y VACANT
Steele
Y
Y Wright
Y
Y Trabulsy Y Valdés
Y - Y Y Tramont
Tomkow
Y Y Y
Hooper
Y
Polsky
Yarborough
Y
Y Waldron
Tuck
Y Y Y Yarkosky
- Y Yeager
Woodson
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Health Care Provider Accountability - PASSED (AARP Supported) House Bill 1471, by Representative Busatta Cabrera (companion Senate Bill 1596, by Senator Garcia). The legislation amends sections 400.022, 408.812. 458.328 and 459.0138, Florida Statutes, effective July 1, 2023. This legislation encompasses several areas of health care provider accountability. It establishes an extensive list of resident rights that a nursing home must afford to its residents. The list includes but is not limited to right to civil and religious liberties, the right to refuse medication and treatment and to be free from sexual abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The legislation permits the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to petition a circuit court for ex parte temporary injunction against continued unlicensed activity by a provider and authorizes ACHA to provide records to local law enforcement and state attorneys' offices. During the legislative session, the following votes were taken: House Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee (3/28); House Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (4/12); House Health and Human Services (4/17); House Floor (5/4); Senate Health Policy (3/27); Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (4/4); Senate Rules (4/19); Senate Floor (5/4).
House Votes on HB 1471 & SB 1596
Y Y Y Altman Y Y Y Andrade Y Y Y Bankson
Y Alvarez Y Antone Y Barnaby Y Beltran
Y Amesty
Y - Y
Abbot
Y Y Arrington
Y
Anderson
Y Bartleman Y Benjamin
Y Y Y
Baker
Y Bell
-
Y Y Y
Basabe Berfield Brackett
Y Black
Y Y Y Borrero
Y
Y Botana
Y Bracy Davis Y Campbell
- Brannan
Y Buchanan
Y Y Canady
Y Y Caruso
-
Busatta Cabrera
Senate Votes on SB 1596 & HB 1471
Y Cassel
Y Chambliss
Y Chaney Y Daniels
-
Y
Casello
-
Y Y Cross
Y Y Daley
-
Clemons
Y Duggan Y Esposito
Y Dunkley Y Fabricio
Y Y Edmonds
Y Y
Driskell
Y Fernandez-Barquin
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Eskamani
Y - Franklin
Y
Y Gantt
Y Y Garcia
Fine
-
Y Giallombardo
Y Gonzalez Pittman
Y Gossett-Seidman
Garrison Gottlieb
Y Grant Y Hart
Y Y Gregory
Y Griffitts Y Hinson Y Joseph
Y Hawkins Y Jaques
Harris
- Hunschofsky
Y
Holcomb Killebrew López (J) Massullo
Y Kostor
Y Y Y LaMarca
Y Leek
Y Lopez (V)
Y Maggard Y McClure Y Mooney
Y Maney
Y Y McClain
Y McFarland
-
Albritton
Y Y
Y Burton
Y Y Y Hutson
Y Y Powell
Y
Y Y Michael
Y Nixon
Y
Melo
Avila
Y Calatayud
Y
Y Ingoglia Y Jones Y Martin
Y Y Rodriguez
Y Y
Y Payne
Y Perez Y Porras
Y Persons-Mulicka Y Y Y
Overdorf
Y Y Plasencia
Y Rayner-Goolsby Y Robinson (F)
-
Plakon Renner
Baxley Berman
Y Y Y Collins
Y Y Rouson
Y Y Y
Y Rizo
Y Y Roach
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Y Davis
Y
Y Simon
Y Y
Y Rommel
Y Roth
Y Rudman
Y
Robinson (W)
Book Boyd
Y Y Y Y DiCeglie
Y Y Mayfield
Y Y Stewart
Y
Y Y Y Y Shoaf
Y Silvers Y Snyder
Y Sirois
Salzman
Y Y Garcia
Y Y Y Y Osgood
Y Y Y Thompson
Y Y
Y Y Y Smith
Y Y Y Stark
Skidmore
Bradley Brodeur Broxson Burgess
Y Y Grall
Y Passidomo
Y Torres
Y Y
Y Y Stevenson
Y Tant
Y
Y Temple Y Truenow Y Williams Y VACANT
Steele
Y Y Y Y Gruters Y - Y Harrell Y Y Y Hooper
Y Perry Y Pizzo
Y Y Trumbull
-
Y Trabulsy Y Valdés
Y - Y Y Tramont
Tomkow
Y
Y Wright
Y
Y Waldron
Tuck
Y Y Y Yarkosky
- Y Yeager
Y Y Polsky
Y Yarborough
Y Y
Woodson
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Medicaid Coverage of Continuous Glucose Monitors - PASSED (AARP Supported) House Bill 967, by Representative Bell (companion Senate Bill 988, by Senator Burton). The legislation creates section 409.9063, Florida Statutes, effective October 1, 2023. A continuous glucose monitor automatically tracks blood glucose levels, allowing a person to see their glucose level at any time. It can also review how glucose changes over a few hours or days to see trends. Seeing glucose levels in real time can help a diabetic make more informed decisions throughout the day about how to balance food, physical activity, and medicines for better health. This legislation requires the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to provide coverage for continuous glucose monitors for Medicaid recipients diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, or any other type of diabetes treated with insulin. The legislation requires AHCA to seek federal approval for implementation and it is subject to funding and directives in the General Appropriations Act. During the legislative session, the following votes were taken: House Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee (4/3); House Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (4/12); House Health and Human Services (4/17); House Floor (4/26); Senate Health Policy (3/13); Senate Appropriations on Health and Human Services (4/12); Senate Fiscal Policy (4/25); Senate Floor (5/2).
House Votes on HB 967 & SB 988
Y Y Y Altman Y Y Y Andrade Y Y Y Bankson
Y Alvarez Y Antone Y Barnaby Y Beltran
Y Amesty
Y - Y
Abbot
Y Y Arrington
Y
Anderson
Y Bartleman Y Benjamin
Y Y Y
Baker
Y Bell
Y
Y Y Y
Basabe Berfield Brackett
Y Black
Y Y Y Borrero
Y
Y Botana
Y Bracy Davis Y Campbell
Y Brannan
Y Buchanan
Y Y Canady
Y Y Caruso
-
Busatta Cabrera
Y Cassel
Y Chambliss
Y Chaney Y Daniels
Y
Y Y
Casello
Senate Votes on SB 988 & HB 967
-
Y Y Cross
Y Y Daley
Clemons
Y Duggan Y Esposito
Y Dunkley Y Fabricio
Y Y Edmonds
Y Y
Driskell
Y Fernandez-Barquin
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Eskamani
Y - Franklin
Y
Y Gantt
Y Y Garcia
Fine
-
Y Giallombardo
Y Gonzalez Pittman
Y Gossett-Seidman
Garrison Gottlieb
Y Grant Y Hart
Y Y Gregory
Y Griffitts Y Hinson Y Joseph
Y Hawkins Y Jaques
Harris
Albritton
Y Y Y Burton Y Y Y Calatayud
Y Y Y Y Hutson Y Y Y Y Ingoglia
Y - Powell
Y
Y Hunschofsky
Y
Holcomb Killebrew López (J) Massullo
Avila
Y Rodriguez
Y Y
Y Kostor
Y Y Y LaMarca
Y Leek
Y Lopez (V)
Y Maggard Y McClure Y Mooney
Y Maney
Baxley Berman
Y Y Collins
Y Y Jones
Y Y Rouson
Y Y Y Y Y
Y Y McClain
Y McFarland
-
Y Y Davis
Y Y Y Martin
Y Y Simon
Y Y Michael
Y Nixon
Y
Melo
Book Boyd
Y Y Y DiCeglie
Y Y Mayfield
Y Y Stewart
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Y Payne
Y Perez Y Porras
Y Persons-Mulicka Y Y Y
Overdorf
Y Y Garcia
Y Y Y Y Osgood
Y Y Y Y Thompson
Y Y Plasencia
Y Rayner-Goolsby Y Robinson (F)
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Plakon Renner
Bradley Brodeur Broxson Burgess
Y Y Grall
Y Passidomo
Y Torres
Y Rizo
Y Y Roach
Y Y Y Gruters
Y Y Perry
Y Trumbull
Y Rommel
Y Roth
Y Rudman
Y
Robinson (W)
Y
Y Harrell
- Y Y Pizzo
Y Wright
Y Y - Y Shoaf Y Y Y Y Smith
Y Silvers Y Snyder
Y Sirois
Salzman
Y Y Y Hooper
Y Polsky
Y Yarborough
Y Y Y Stark
Skidmore
Y Y Stevenson
Y Tant
Y
Y Temple Y Truenow Y Williams Y VACANT
Steele
Y Trabulsy Y Valdés
Y - Y Y Tramont
Tomkow
Y Waldron
Tuck
Y Y Y Yarkosky
- Y Yeager
Woodson
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Veterans' Services & Recognition - PASSED (AARP Supported) House Bill 485, by Representatives Salzman & Smith (companion Senate Bill 824, by Senator Collins). The legislation creates section part III 296 & 683.1475 and amends sections 20.37 & 292.11, Florida Statues, effective July 1, 2023. This legislation creates the Division of Long-term Care (division) within the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs (FDVA). The division will oversee the operations of veterans’ adult day health care programs and provides that the executive director of FDVA shall appoint operators who will be responsible for the overall operation of each operator’s state authorized veterans’ adult day health care program. The program is intended for veterans who need help with activities of daily living, who are isolated, or whose caregiver is experiencing burden. This legislation also designates the week of November 11th of each year as “Veterans Week.” During the legislative session, the following votes were taken: House Local Administration, Federal Affairs, and Special Districts Subcommittee (3/15); House Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (3/29); House Health and Human Services Committee (4/10); House Floor (4/20); Senate Military and Veteran Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security (3/29); Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services (4/12); Senate Fiscal Policy (4/20); Senate Floor (5/1).
House Votes on HB 485 & SB 824
Abbot
Y
Y Altman
Y Alvarez
Y Amesty
Y Y Y Y
Anderson
Y
- Y Andrade Y Y Bankson
Y Antone
Y
Y Arrington Y Bartleman
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Baker
Y Barnaby
Y Y
Senate Votes on SB 824 & HB 485
Basabe Berfield Brackett
Y Bell
Y Beltran Y Borrero Y Brannan Y Canady Y Chambliss
Y Benjamin
Y Black
Y
Y
Y Botana
Y Bracy Davis Y Campbell
Y Buchanan
Busatta Cabrera
Y
Y
Y Caruso Y Chaney Y Daniels
Casello
Y Cassel
Clemons
Y Y Cross
Y Y Daley
Y Y
Driskell
Y Duggan Y Esposito
Y Dunkley Y Fabricio
- Y Edmonds
- Y
Eskamani
Y Fernandez-Barquin
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Fine
Y Y Franklin
Y Gantt
Y Y Garcia
Garrison Gottlieb
Y
Y Giallombardo
Y Gonzalez Pittman
Y Gossett-Seidman
Y
Y Grant
- Y Gregory
Y Griffitts Y Hinson
Y
Harris
Y Hart
Y Hawkins
Y
Holcomb Killebrew López (J) Massullo
Y
Y Hunschofsky
Y Jaques
Y
Y Joseph
Y Kostor
Y Y Y LaMarca
Y Leek
- Lopez (V)
Y Maggard Y McClure Y Mooney
Y Maney
Albritton
Y Y Burton
Y Y Y Hutson
Y - Powell
Y
Y Y McClain
Y
Y McFarland
-
Avila
Y Y Calatayud Y Y Collins
- Y Y Y Ingoglia Y Y Y Jones
Y Rodriguez
Y
Y Y
Melo
Y
Y Michael Y Payne
Y Nixon
Y
Overdorf
Y Perez Y Porras
-
Y
Y Y
Baxley Berman
Y Y Rouson
Y Y Y Y Y
Persons-Mulicka
Plakon Renner
Y
Y Y Plasencia
Y Rayner-Goolsby Y Robinson (F)
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Y Y Y Davis
Y Y Martin
Y Y Simon
Y Rizo
Y Y Roach
Book Boyd
Y Y DiCeglie
Y Y Mayfield
Y Y Stewart
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Robinson (W)
Y Rommel
Y Roth
Y Rudman
Y Y Garcia
Y Y Y Osgood
Y Y Y Thompson
Salzman
Y Y Y Shoaf Y Y Y Smith
Y Silvers Y Snyder
- Sirois
Bradley Brodeur Broxson Burgess
Y Y Grall Y Y Gruters
Y Passidomo
Y Torres
Y
Skidmore
- Y Stark
Y Y Perry Y Y Pizzo
Y Trumbull
Steele
Y
Y Stevenson Y Trabulsy
Y Tant
Y Temple Y Truenow Y Williams Y VACANT
Y
Tomkow
Y Y Y Tramont
Y Harrell
Y
Y Wright
Y
Y Valdés
Tuck
Y
Y Waldron
Y Y Hooper
Y Polsky
Y Yarborough
Woodson
Y Y Y Y Yarkosky
Y
Y Y Yeager
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