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FL H0417

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

John Temple

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "veterans' assistance education programs" as programs providing education and training opportunities for veterans as defined in Florida Statute s. 1.01(14)
  • Requires the Florida Department of the Lottery to establish an instant-ticket lottery game benefiting veterans' assistance education programs, with each ticket containing notice that proceeds will support those programs
  • Adds veterans' assistance education programs to the list of eligible purposes that may be funded by the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, alongside existing uses such as scholarships, endowments, and research
  • Requires the Department of the Lottery to inform the public about the significance of lottery funding for veterans' assistance education programs, in addition to its existing duty to publicize lottery contributions to public education generally
  • Effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

State Lottery Funding for Veterans' Assistance Education Programs

Last Action

Died in Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee2/1/2023

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