H1479Introduced in the House
Abandoned and Historic Cemeteries
Introduced by Fentrice Driskell, District 67
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizes use of specified funds deposited in Florida Forever Trust Fund for acquisition of lands which preserve certain historic cemeteries; subject to appropriation, authorizing use of additional funds for acquisition of such lands; requires state to be granted easement for ingress & egress to abandoned cemeteries on private lands for specified purposes; requires abandoned cemeteries on private lands to be included in Florida Master Site File; provides that owner of such private land is entitled to conservation easement.
Where it stands
Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee · February 4, 2026
14
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
18 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Andrade | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Boyles | 3 | Yes |
| Allison Tant | 9 | Absent |
| Dean Black | 15 | Yes |
| Richard Gentry | 27 | Yes |
| Monique Miller | 33 | Yes |
| Randy Maggard | 54 | Yes |
| Adam Anderson | 57 | Yes |
| Lindsay Cross | 60 | Absent |
| Michele Rayner-Goolsby | 62 | Absent |
Bill history
Filed
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Referred to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
Referred to State Affairs Committee
Now in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
Added to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee agenda
Favorable by Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
Reported out of Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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