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FL H0561
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Establishes a Chief Manufacturing Officer within the Department of Commerce's senior leadership, appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Secretary of Commerce, to serve as the state's subject-matter expert on manufacturing and coordinate statewide manufacturing efforts
- Requires the Department of Commerce to submit a biennial report on the strength and economic importance of Florida's manufacturing industry to the Governor and Legislature, with the first report due by December 15, 2026
- Creates the Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign as a voluntary marketing program within the department, supervised by the Chief Manufacturing Officer and coordinated with the state Manufacturing Extension Partnership, to promote Florida-manufactured products and businesses
- Requires all campaign participants to register annually with the department, and authorizes the department to develop campaign logos, in-kind advertising programs, and contracts with media representatives for distributing promotional materials
- Grants the Department of Commerce rulemaking authority to administer the campaign, including establishing logos or product identifiers, participant registration, classes of membership, and enforcement measures; effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Manufacturing
Last Action
Died on Second Reading Calendar
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Commerce Committee4/11/2025
Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee4/8/2025
Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee2/19/2025
Full Bill Text
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