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FL H0553
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Danny Nix
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AI Summary
- Florida State Guard members who are state, county, or municipal employees would be entitled to leaves of absence without loss of vacation leave, pay, time, or efficiency rating for training duties, matching existing protections for U.S. Reserve Forces and National Guard members
- Current Florida State Guard members would receive a 15-percent discount on annual state park entrance passes
- Creates an annual Florida State Guard gold sportsman's license at $34.48 for current members who are state residents, authorizing the same hunting and fishing activities as the standard annual gold sportsman's license
- Establishes the Florida State Guard Scholarship Program, administered by the Department of Education, covering up to 100 percent of tuition and fees at Florida College System institutions, state universities, or eligible independent colleges and universities, with possible textbook stipends subject to appropriation
- Scholarship eligibility requires at least 4 years of active Florida State Guard service, a high school diploma or equivalent, good standing status, no prior baccalaureate degree, and enrollment in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester with 24 credit hours earned annually for renewal
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Florida State Guard
Last Action
Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee2/19/2025
Full Bill Text
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