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FL H1243
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ashley Gantt
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AI Summary
- Designates the City of Opa-locka as the permanent location for the Florida Museum of Black History and the Opa-locka Historic City Hall and Fire Station as the interim temporary museum site
- Establishes a governing board of up to 25 members, appointed by July 31, 2025, by the Governor, legislative leaders, Miami-Dade County officials, and the City of Opa-locka, to oversee predevelopment activities, design, planning, and governance of the museum; at least three board-appointed members must have 5+ years of experience as academic scholars in Black studies or African-American history
- Requires the governing board to submit a written report on permanent museum construction plans to the Governor and Legislature by March 1, 2026
- Designates the Ten North Group, a nonprofit in Opa-locka, as the entity responsible for creating exhibits at the temporary museum, with a requirement of at least two exhibits within the first year; the Department of State must provide administrative support and make historical artifacts available
- Appropriates $1.5 million in nonrecurring General Revenue funds for FY 2025-2026: $750,000 for predevelopment activities (capped at 10% for administrative expenses) and $750,000 for the Ten North Group's exhibit creation expenses
Legislative Description
Florida Museum of Black History
Last Action
Died in Government Operations Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Government Operations Subcommittee3/5/2025
Full Bill Text
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