Florida · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 293: Office of Faith and Community
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 293 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Office of Faith and Community. Primary sponsor: Doug Bankson (Republican), Government Operations Subcommittee. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): Died on Second Reading Calendar.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Office of Faith and Community; Establishes Office of Faith & Community within EOG for specified purpose; specifies duties of Office of Faith & Community; provides for appointment of liaison for faith & community; specifies duties of liaison for faith & community; provides that Office of Faith & Community provides administrative support to Florida Faith-Based & Community-Based Advisory Council.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Bankson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Government Operations Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dean Black | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Kevin Chambliss | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 117 |
| Jeff Holcomb | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Steele | Co-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 on Second Reading Calendar
- Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
- Added to Second Reading Calendar
- Bill released to House Calendar
- Reported out of State Affairs Committee
- Favorable by State Affairs Committee
- Added to State Affairs Committee agenda
- Now in State Affairs Committee
- Reported out of Health & Human Services Committee
- Favorable by Health & Human Services Committee
- Added to Health & Human Services Committee agenda
- Now in Health & Human Services Committee
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