The Florida House Bill HB 471 discusses end-of-life options for terminally ill patients, establishing procedures for requesting medication to peacefully end life. It includes patient eligibility criteria, request procedures, and the roles and restrictions of healthcare providers. Provisions ensure patient's rights and safeguard against coercion. Legal and medical professionals must document and report actions taken under the law.

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SB 534 addresses animal cruelty, specifically targeting instances where animals are confined in unattended vehicles under harmful conditions. It aims to improve animal welfare by introducing criminal penalties for those who expose animals to extreme temperatures in vehicles. The bill also outlines acts considered as cruelty or aggravated cruelty to animals, with penalties including fines and potential felonies.

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Senate Bill 550 allows Florida's Chief Financial Officer to invest public funds in Bitcoin, aiming to protect against inflation. The bill limits Bitcoin investments to 10% of total funds and includes rules for securing assets through secure custody solutions and qualified custodians. It also permits Bitcoin-backed loans for additional returns, provided they do not increase financial risk. Taxes and fees paid in Bitcoin must be converted to U.S. dollars for state funds.

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The bill relates to international health organization policies. It amends a state statute to restrict governmental and educational entities from adopting or enforcing public health guidelines from international health organizations unless authorized by state law or executive order. This aims to maintain state autonomy over public health decisions.

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This bill proposes the repeal of Section 790.222 of the Florida Statutes which currently prohibits the possession or sale of bump-fire stocks. Bump-fire stocks are accessories that can be attached to semi-automatic rifles to enable them to fire more rapidly, mimicking the firing speed of fully automatic firearms.

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The bill introduces the "Tackling and Reforming Unlawful Migration Policy (TRUMP) Act" in Florida, designating the Commissioner of Agriculture as the state's chief immigration officer. This act restructures immigration enforcement, nullifies unauthorized alien licenses, and enacts severe penalties for electoral or criminal offenses by aliens, including the mandatory death penalty. It enhances cooperation between state and federal agencies, boosting security measures. This takes effect on July 1, 2025.

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This bill proposes universal free school meals, allowing all students access to breakfast and lunch without charges.

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This bill prohibits governmental entities from erecting or displaying flags that represent political viewpoints. This includes flags representing political parties, racial groups, sexual orientations, genders, or political ideologies.

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This bill proposes the creation of the Office of the Homeowners' Association Ombudsman within the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes, which is part of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Florida. This office is designed to serve as a resource and guide for homeowners’ associations and related parties, offering oversight particularly in the areas of election monitoring and conflict resolution.

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This bill expedites the review and payment processes for claims filed under Medicaid and medically needy programs when a physician has determined that a patient has suffered a severe injury due to an FDA or State Department of Health recommended vaccine, immunizing agent, or emergency countermeasure drug.

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This bill would allow voters to photograph their own ballots in polling places.

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This bill introduces a tax credit program for resilient buildings with LEED certifications. It establishes an advisory council to guide policies on building resilience and hurricane preparedness.

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This bill would designate the American flamingo as the state bird and the Florida scrub-jay as the state songbird, replacing the mockingbird. This takes effect on July 1, 2025.

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This bill bans cloud seeding and chemtrail activities by prohibiting atmospheric alteration via chemicals.

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This bill imposes strict penalties on individuals who engage in the sale, manufacture, delivery, or possession with the intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver xylazine. This aligns xylazine with other high-risk drugs like fentanyl and its analogs, ensuring that individuals handling such substances face severe legal consequences.

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This bill allows Florida candidates to use campaign funds for child care linked to campaign activities. It mandates record-keeping for 3 years and reporting of such expenses in finance reports, effective July 1, 2025.

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This bill mandates background checks for ammunition sales, limits transaction types, and highlights mental health records' impact on firearm rights, with measures for data protection and compliance.

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This bill expands firefighter cancer benefits to include conditions like acute myeloid leukemia, ensures treatment cost coverage, and provides retirement and death benefits for affected firefighters.

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This bill revises Florida's windstorm insurance rules, particularly affecting Citizens Property Insurance Corporation. It implements emergency assessments on insurers and policyholders to cover financial shortfalls after hurricanes. Premiums for hurricane and other property coverages must be separated for transparency and fairness. Rate reductions incentivize windstorm mitigation efforts like improved construction techniques.

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This bill preempts regulatory authority over presidential libraries to the state and federal governments, prohibiting local regulations. It defines "presidential library" per federal standards, effective immediately.

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This bill changes the rules for out-of-state tuition waivers, removing benefits for undocumented students.

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This bill revises compensation laws for wrongful incarceration by removing disqualifications for those with violent felony records, expanding eligibility significantly. The bill provides $50,000 per year for wrongful imprisonment and educational benefits. It also requires offsets for previous settlements or judgments, mandates annuity payment to prevent liquidation, and ensures expungement fee waivers.

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The Florida legislative bill mandates that employers in outdoor sectors like agriculture and construction implement safety programs to prevent heat illnesses. Requirements include providing 1 quart of water per hour for employees, access to shaded areas when temperatures exceed 80°F, and high-heat procedures at 90°F. Annual training is mandatory to educate on heat illness signs and prevention. These provisions aim to enhance worker safety.

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This bill mandates secure handgun storage in private vehicles and vessels to combat rising theft. It requires handguns to be locked or in secure cases, out of sight, particularly from minors. Counties are tasked with enacting penalties for parents if minors acquire guns from vehicles. This law aims to enhance safety and reduce juvenile gun access, supported by public campaigns for awareness.

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The bill amends U.S. law to require federal agencies to list outdated or duplicative reporting requirements in budget justifications, aiming to streamline governmental processes.

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The bill proposes to eliminate existing medical debts through a grant program prioritized for safety net hospitals, aiming to alleviate financial burdens on low-income and vulnerable populations.

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The act seeks to address judicial understaffing by authorizing the appointment of additional district judges to manage increasing case filings in U.S. district courts. Since no new permanent district court judgeships have been established since 2003, the bill proposes creating these positions to alleviate the growing backlog, which by 2023, included 686,797 pending cases. The act stipulates a phased appointment schedule from 2025 to 2035, incrementally adding judges to various districts nationwide. Additionally, it involves financial appropriations for implementing these changes and mandates comprehensive reports evaluating courthouse utilization and judicial caseloads to ensure efficiency.

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This bill authorizes funding levels and sets priorities for the United States military for the next fiscal year, ending on September 30, 2025, dealing both directly with American forces and the alliances the United States has with nations around the world.

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This continuing resolution would keep the government open until March 14, averting a government shutdown during the holidays. It contains disaster aid requested by the Biden Administration and provides aid to farmers, and otherwise mostly preserves the status quo.

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This bill aims to modernize and optimize the geothermal leasing process to promote faster and more efficient development of these resources.

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