H0425Introduced in the House
Historic Cemeteries Program
Introduced by Commerce Committee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requires local governments to approve applications from historic African-American cemeteries to change land use category & zoning district of excess vacant land under certain conditions to allow development consistent & compatible with adjacent land uses.
Where it stands
Chapter No. 2026-87
May 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading RCS#8 · March 12, 2026
39
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
39 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Debbie Mayfield | 32 | Yes |
| LaVon Bracy Davis | 40 | Yes |
| Don Gaetz | 1 | Yes |
| Jay Trumbull | 2 | Yes |
| Corey Simon | 3 | Yes |
| Clay Yarborough | 4 | Yes |
| Tracie Davis | 5 | Yes |
| Jennifer Bradley | 6 | Yes |
| Tom Leek | 7 | Yes |
| Tommy Wright | 8 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Referred to Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
Referred to State Affairs Committee
Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
PCS added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda
Favorable with CS by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
CS Filed
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
Referred to Commerce Committee
Now in Commerce Committee
Added to Commerce Committee agenda
Favorable with CS by Commerce Committee
Reported out of Commerce Committee
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
CS Filed
Bill referred to House Calendar
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/5/2026)
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
Read 2nd time
Added to Third Reading Calendar
Read 3rd time
CS passed; YEAS 110, NAYS 0
In Messages
Referred to Rules
Received
Withdrawn from Rules
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/12/26
Read 2nd time
Read 3rd time
CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0
In Messages
Ordered enrolled
Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
Approved by Governor
Chapter No. 2026-87
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