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AB188Introduced in the Assembly

Reduction of penalty surcharge when certain fines or forfeitures reduced. (FE)

Failed

Introduced by Robert Brooks, District 59

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act to amend 757.05 (1) (a) of the statutes; Relating to: reduction of penalty surcharge when certain fines or forfeitures reduced. (FE)

Where it stands

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

March 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced

  2. Read first time and referred to Committee on Local Government

  3. Public hearing held

  4. Senator Ratcliff added as a cosponsor

  5. Executive action taken

  6. Report passage recommended by Committee on Local Government, Ayes 9, Noes 0

  7. Referred to committee on Rules

  8. Placed on calendar 1-20-2026 by Committee on Rules

  9. Fiscal estimate received

  10. Representatives Madison, Phelps and Clancy added as coauthors

  11. Laid on the table

  12. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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