Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 19: Educational Dollars for Duty Program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 19 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on September 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Educational Dollars for Duty Program. Primary sponsor: Jose Alvarez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 14, 2025): Withdrawn prior to introduction.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Educational Dollars for Duty Program; Requires Educational Dollars for Duty program to set aside certain amount of funds to provide tuition assistance to spouses & children of active members of Florida National Guard; authorizes Legislature to increase amount of such funds; requires DMA to oversee implementation & enforcement of program; requiring DMA to establish certain procedures.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Withdrawn prior to introduction
- Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- Referred to State Affairs Committee
- Referred to Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee
- Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- Filed