House in Session_February 25, 2026 [Source] Translate

The meeting began with a prayer led by Pastor Larry Mouton and a moment of silence for former member Charlie Dean and Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Michael Diego. A quorum was confirmed with 116 members present, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The journal was approved, and a report from the Rules and Ethics Committee was read, setting the special order calendar for February 25, 2026. The first bill discussed was CS for House Bill 401, which provides protective security for major party nominees for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, passing unanimously. CS for House Bill 1063 was introduced to ensure smooth transitions between gubernatorial administrations, also passing unanimously. House Bill 593, introduced by Representative Andrade, aimed to enhance transparency in government operations regarding fundraising and settlements with the state. The bill received strong support and passed unanimously. Representative Duggan introduced House Bill 655, allowing local governments to hold confidential meetings with attorneys regarding pending litigation, which also passed unanimously. House Bill 6011, updating procedures for reporting gifts to the Commission on Ethics, passed unanimously as well. House Bill 125, designating October 14th as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance, sparked significant debate due to Kirk's controversial legacy. Despite opposition, the bill passed with 82 yeas to 31 nays. The meeting included a moment of remembrance for Ashley Peterman, followed by discussions on CS for House Bill 885, which related to transportation facility designations. An amendment to substitute a Senate bill was adopted, and the bill passed with 82 in favor and 26 against. House Bill 33, designating roads in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, faced opposition due to its association with Charlie Kirk and passed after limited debate. The meeting also discussed Isaiah's Law, aimed at designating habitual traffic offenders, which passed with 99 votes in favor. House Bill 841, removing the requirement for a yellow decal on driver's license tags, passed with 93 yeas and 17 nays. House Bill 105 established a process for citizens to challenge local government enforcement actions, passing with 104 yeas and 5 nays. Other bills, including those related to fire districts, mosquito control, and land transfers, passed unanimously. House Bill 4061 established land stewardship in South Hillsborough County, and House Bill 4063 updated the West Palm Beach Police Pension Fund, both passing unanimously. House Bill 4065, related to the West Palm Beach Firefighters Pension Fund, and House Bill 4067, dissolving the Plantation Acres Improvement District, also passed unanimously. House Bill 4071 addressed annexed properties in Palm Beach County, passing unanimously, while House Bill 4075 allowed the Town of Davie to install a sign on town-owned land, which also passed unanimously. House Bill 4085 transferred land to the Okeechobee Utility Authority, and House Bill 4087 established procedures for the Highlands County Hospital District, both passing unanimously. House Bill 4089 directed the Internal Improvement Trust Fund to convey land to the City of Trenton, passing unanimously. House Bill 1175 directed the State Fire Marshal to create new safety design standards for office surgery suites and was rolled over for a third reading. The meeting concluded with discussions on healthcare-related bills, including those allowing chiropractors to administer injections and modernizing practices for physician assistants, all passing successfully. The meeting also addressed bills related to services for individuals with disabilities, foster care, and public records, with several bills passing unanimously. The meeting included discussions on election integrity, with a focus on voter identification and citizenship verification. Amendments were proposed and debated, with some failing to pass. The meeting concluded with a vote on various bills, including those related to school safety and the Guardian program, which passed with significant support. The final discussions included bills aimed at enhancing educational programs and addressing safety measures in schools. Overall, the meeting involved the introduction and passage of numerous bills, with significant discussions on transparency, safety, and educational integrity.