Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1435: Structure and Legislative Oversight of Executive Agencies
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1435 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Structure and Legislative Oversight of Executive Agencies. Primary sponsor: Steele. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Government Operations Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Structure and Legislative Oversight of Executive Agencies; Provides that divisions or offices in executive department may be established only by specific statutory enactment; provides that certain appointments made by Secretary of Business & Professional Regulation are subject to review & approval by Legislature; provides that certain appointments made by Secretary of Transportation are subject to review & approval by Legislature; provides that secretary's restructuring of offices is subject to review & approval by Legislature; provides that certain appointments made by heads of departments are subject to review & approval by Legislature; requires Legislature to dissolve certain divisions, offices, bureaus, sections, & subsections by specified date; removes provisions relating to Office of Minority Health & Health Equity within DOH; provides that state chief information officer shall have all decisionmaking authority with respect to information technology on behalf of all departments & all department divisions, offices, bureaus, sections, & subsections.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Government Operations Subcommittee
- Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
- Referred to State Affairs Committee
- Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
- Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Filed