H1059Introduced in the House
Speech and Debate Education
Introduced by Education & Employment Committee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Designates Florida Speech & Debate Week annually in February; subject to legislative appropriation, establishing Florida Debate Initiative, Inc., (FDI) as statewide speech & debate organization that performs certain functions in support of Florida Civics & Debate Initiative (FCDI) in DOE; provides duties of FDI & FCDI.
Where it stands
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/SB 1062
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Education & Employment Committee · February 26, 2026
19
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
21 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Daniels | 14 | Yes |
| Kiyan Michael | 16 | Yes |
| Kim Kendall | 18 | Yes |
| Judson Sapp | 20 | Yes |
| Yvonne Hayes Hinson | 21 | Yes |
| Taylor Yarkosky | 25 | Yes |
| Jennifer Harris | 44 | Yes |
| Paula Stark | 47 | Yes |
| Jennifer Canady | 50 | Yes |
| Brad Yeager | 56 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Student Academic Success Subcommittee
Referred to PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee
Referred to Education & Employment Committee
Now in Student Academic Success Subcommittee
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
PCS added to Student Academic Success Subcommittee agenda
Favorable with CS by Student Academic Success Subcommittee
Reported out of Student Academic Success Subcommittee
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
CS Filed
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
Referred to Education & Employment Committee
Now in Education & Employment Committee
PCS added to Education & Employment Committee agenda
Favorable with CS by Education & Employment Committee
Reported out of Education & Employment Committee
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
CS Filed
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
Bill referred to House Calendar
Added to Second Reading Calendar
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/SB 1062
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