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FL S1476

Bill

Status

Failed

6/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shevrin Jones

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Florida Museum of Black History as a permanent multipurpose facility in the City of Opa-locka, with the Opa-locka Historic City Hall and Fire Station designated as the interim temporary museum location
  • Creates a governing board of up to 25 members, appointed by July 31, 2025, with appointees from the Governor, legislative leaders, Miami-Dade County officials, and the City of Opa-locka, serving 3-year terms without compensation
  • Requires the governing board to hold its first meeting by October 1, 2025, and submit a written report on permanent museum construction plans to the Governor and Legislature by March 1, 2026
  • Designates the Ten North Group, an Opa-locka nonprofit, to create exhibits for the temporary museum, with at least two exhibits required within the first year, using historical artifacts provided by the Department of State
  • Appropriates $1.5 million in nonrecurring General Revenue funds for FY 2025-2026, split equally between $750,000 for predevelopment activities (capped at 10% for administrative expenses) and $750,000 for the Ten North Group to create temporary museum exhibits

Legislative Description

Florida Museum of Black History

Last Action

Died in Commerce and Tourism

6/16/2025

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