S1062Introduced in the Senate
Speech and Debate Education
Introduced by Senate Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Creating the Florida Speech and Debate Hall of Fame; designating Florida Speech and Debate Week annually in February; establishing the Florida Debate Initiative, Inc., (FDI) as a statewide speech and debate organization that performs certain functions in support of the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI) in the Department of Education; requiring the Board of Governors of the State University System and the State Board of Education to develop specified undergraduate and graduate coursework, certificates, and micro-credentials, etc.
Where it stands
Died in returning Messages
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
6 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading RCS#7 · 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 Education Pre-K - 12; Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education; Fiscal Policy
Introduced
On Committee agenda-- Education Pre-K - 12, 01/27/26, 3:30 pm, 412 Knott Building
CS by Education Pre-K - 12; YEAS 6 NAYS 0
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
Now in Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
CS by Education Pre-K - 12 read 1st time
On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education, 02/18/26, 8:30 am, 37 Senate Building
CS/CS by Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education; YEAS 9 NAYS 0
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
Now in Fiscal Policy
On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 02/24/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
CS/CS by Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education read 1st time
Favorable by- Fiscal Policy; YEAS 19 NAYS 0
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/04/26
Read 2nd time
Amendment(s) adopted (634444)
Read 3rd time
CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0
In Messages
Bill referred to House Calendar
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/11/2026)
1st Reading (Engrossed 1)
Read 2nd time
Amendment 240687 adopted
Added to Third Reading Calendar
Read 3rd time
CS passed as amended; YEAS 112, NAYS 0
In returning messages
Amendment(s) to House amendment(s) adopted (483934)
Concurred in House amendment(s) as amended (240687)
CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0
In Messages
Died in returning Messages
Verify the information
- Official page on the Florida Legislature website
- Senate Committee Amendment #220472 (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment #203810 (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment #452160 (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (Delete All) #634444 (amendment)
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