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FL H1679
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Lawrence McClure
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AI Summary
- Creates section 267.0724, Florida Statutes, requiring the Department of State to contract with the Florida African American Heritage Preservation Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to preserve Florida Black and African American history and culture, contingent on funding in the General Appropriations Act
- Requires the Network to distribute funding to support member museums, their affiliates, institutions, galleries, and archives
- Directs the Network to provide support for technology, equipment acquisition, content and exhibit development, fabrication and installation, and preservation of documents and artifacts
- Mandates professional and resource development services, including conferences, workshops, training, and tourism and marketing expenditures, to enhance visitation to Florida Black History and African American museums, places, and spaces
- Allows additional mission-related expenses to be funded under the contract, including intern expenses, field training sessions, virtual communication tools, traveling exhibits, and living history presentations, with an effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Florida African American Heritage Preservation Network
Last Action
Laid on Table
3/4/2024
Committee Referrals
State Affairs2/13/2024
Infrastructure and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee2/1/2024
Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee1/13/2024
Full Bill Text
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