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FL H0067

Bill

Status

Passed

3/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kionne McGhee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Florida Slavery Memorial to recognize the injustice and brutality of slavery in the United States and American Colonies and honor enslaved men, women, and children whose contributions were unrecognized

  • Places administration of the memorial under the Department of Management Services

  • Requires the Department of Management Services to develop a plan addressing the memorial's design, placement, and cost, with the designated location on Capitol Complex premises (excluding State Capital Circle Office Complex)

  • Directs the department to consider recommendations from the Florida Historical Commission and coordinate with the Division of Historical Resources before submitting the plan to the Governor, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House

  • Takes effect July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Florida Slavery Memorial

Last Action

Chapter No. 2018-31

3/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Governmental Oversight and Accountability2/1/2018
Government Accountability Committee10/25/2017
Government Operations and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee10/11/2017
Oversight, Transparency and Administration Subcommittee8/30/2017

Full Bill Text

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