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FL H0629
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Fabian Basabe
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Florida Women's Historical Marker Initiative within the Division of Historical Resources of the Department of State to recognize 100 women, living or deceased, who have contributed to Florida's history through the placement of historical markers
- Creates a Women's Historical Marker Selection Committee consisting of 10 members appointed by the Governor (3), Senate President (1), House Speaker (1), Secretary of State (1), plus representatives from the Florida Commission on the Status of Women, Division of Historical Resources, State Historical Marker Council, and two members of the general public
- Requires recognized women to have been born in, resided in, or employed in Florida, with specific contributions occurring more than 30 years prior; lifetime achievement honorees must have been deceased for at least 30 years
- Mandates at least one woman be recognized from each of Florida's 67 counties, with the remaining 33 selections made at the committee's discretion
- Requires the Florida Historical Marker Program to place 10 markers per year over 10 years, with the first 10 placed by December 31, 2025, and all 100 completed by December 31, 2035; effective July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Florida Women's Historical Marker Initiative
Last Action
Died in Infrastructure & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Infrastructure and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee2/1/2024
Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee11/30/2023
Full Bill Text
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