H1481Introduced in the House
Housing for Veterans
Introduced by Commerce Committee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishes Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program in certain counties, subject to legislative appropriation; requires Florida Housing Finance Corporation, in consultation with other entities & persons, to oversee specified aspects of pilot program; provides responsibilities of corporation for pilot program; requires contracted program administrators to maintain certain functions of pilot program; authorizes certain landlords to apply to contracted program administrator to request funding from Vacancy Relief & Risk Mitigation Trust Fund; provides purpose of such trust fund; provides requirements to request funding from trust fund; requires certain case managers to assist contracted program administrator; requires contracted program administrator to maintain & provide certain documentation to corporation; requires entity responsible for certain functions to maintain any supporting documentation; authorizes corporation to rely on certifications, determinations, & documentation provided by specified entities; provides that funding for pilot program is awarded on first-come, first-served basis; authorizes corporation to suspend acceptance of applications; requires specified notice.
Where it stands
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/SB 1602
March 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Commerce Committee · February 24, 2026
23
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Salzman | 1 | Yes |
| Jason Shoaf | 7 | Yes |
| Gallop Franklin | 8 | Absent |
| Chuck Brannan | 10 | Yes |
| Wyman Duggan | 12 | Absent |
| Kimberly Daniels | 14 | Yes |
| Chase Tramont | 30 | Yes |
| Tyler Sirois | 31 | Yes |
| Erika Booth | 35 | Yes |
| David Smith | 38 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Referred to Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Referred to Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee
Referred to Commerce Committee
Now in Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
Added to Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee agenda
Favorable with CS by Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
Reported out of Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
CS Filed
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Referred to Commerce Committee
Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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
Referred to Commerce Committee
Now in Commerce Committee
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
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
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 3)
Added to Second Reading Calendar
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/5/2026)
Temporarily postponed, on 2nd Reading
Added to Second Reading Calendar
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/SB 1602
Verify the information
- Official page on the Florida Legislature website
- House Committee Amendment #073031 (amendment)
- House Floor Amendment #242711 (amendment)
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