The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or SAVE Act amends the National Voter Registration Act to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote in federal elections. It mandates proof of citizenship and establishes protocols for states to verify voter eligibility, stressing the importance of maintaining election integrity by preventing non-citizens from registering to vote.

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The bill prohibits the use of federal funds for abortions and health plans covering abortion. It also restricts abortions in facilities operated by the federal government. Exceptions include cases of rape, incest, or life endangerment. It seeks to ensure transparency in health plans regarding abortion coverage and addresses the use of non-federal funds for such services.

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The bill authorizes the President to negotiate the purchase of Greenland from Denmark and renames it to 'Red, White, and Blueland'. It includes steps to implement the new name across Federal documents and maps within 180 days of enactment, ensuring all references reflect the change.

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The FairTax Act of 2025 proposes the repeal of federal income, payroll, estate, and gift taxes, replacing them with a national sales tax managed mainly by states. The bill aims to boost economic opportunities, abolish the IRS, and create a simpler, fairer tax system encouraging savings and investment. The initiative intends to improve living standards while respecting privacy and civil rights by reducing administrative burdens.

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The bill seeks to abolish the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), overturning the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Proponents argue it reduces government overreach, decreases regulatory costs for businesses, and increases freedom for employers. Critics claim it endangers employee safety, increases workplace accidents, and removes protections set for worker health and safety standards.

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Florida's HB 223 bill allows nursing and assisted living residents to use electronic monitoring devices in their rooms with consent from their roommates. Facilities cannot retaliate against residents who choose to install these devices. The bill mandates a consent form and penalizes obstruction or unauthorized access to recordings. The Agency for Health Care Administration may establish rules, and the law becomes effective July 1, 2025.

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The 'Saving the Civil Service Act' aims to prevent exceptions to competitive service positions, requiring adherence to specific federal regulations. It addresses limitations on transferring positions within federal agencies, ensuring positions remain within competitive service unless classified under specified schedules. This bill seeks to maintain integrity and fairness in federal employment practices.

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SB 782 is a Florida bill enhancing immigration law enforcement. It mandates the use of the E-Verify system by employers to ensure employment eligibility. Violations lead to severe penalties, including fines and license revocation. These fines support the Florida Highway Patrol Safety Operating Trust Fund. The bill empowers law enforcement to use E-Verify for detained persons and applies strict measures to prevent contracting with non-compliant businesses.

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The 'Save Our Teachers Act' aims to increase the minimum salary for teachers and adjust salary levels based on experience and cost of living. The bill requires schools to develop and implement plans for salary distribution while addressing pay compression. It emphasizes fair compensation for teachers, considering local economic conditions, and promotes retention through incentives for experienced instructors.

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The bill establishes the Spectrum Alert system for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Florida. It mandates the Department of Law Enforcement, alongside other departments, to create a training program and alert system to swiftly locate missing children with ASD. The bill focuses on immediate information dissemination and enhances emergency response training to understand ASD-specific behaviors and needs.

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HB 747 establishes a pilot program to improve birth outcomes in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. It focuses on integrating doula services for expectant mothers, especially targeting those who are uninsured or on Medicaid. The program aims to decrease preterm births and cesarean deliveries, providing continuous support through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. The Department of Health will oversee the program, collaborating with local health providers and organizations.

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The bill focuses on enforcing federal immigration laws in Florida. It creates the Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program to support law enforcement in these efforts. It emphasizes cooperation between state and federal entities, mandates reports and agreements, and prohibits local policies that hinder federal immigration enforcement. It also provides funding for implementation and immigration compliance programs.

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This bill focuses on immigration laws, making it a crime for unauthorized aliens to re-enter the state after deportation. It imposes mandatory jail terms and higher penalties for repeat offenses. The bill disallows unauthorized aliens from prearrest or postarrest diversion programs and requires notification to immigration authorities upon arrest, establishing harsher immigration enforcement within the state.

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HB 1C addresses immigration issues in Florida by establishing requirements for voting eligibility, redefining unauthorized alien offenders, and modifying regulations on driver licenses and identity documents. It creates new enforcement bodies and programs, mandates cooperation with federal agencies, and introduces penalties for noncompliance with immigration detainers. The bill aims to enhance law enforcement and community safety concerning immigration.

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This Florida bill enacts strict penalties for unauthorized aliens entering the state illegally. It mandates minimum imprisonment terms and enhances penalties for repeated offenses. It requires law enforcement to notify Immigration and Customs Enforcement upon detaining unauthorized aliens and restricts their eligibility for diversion programs. The bill assumes no release conditions can ensure an unauthorized alien’s presence at trial.

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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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