Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5503: Trust Funds/Re-creation/Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/EOG
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 5503 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on February 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Trust Funds/Re-creation/Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/EOG. Primary sponsor: Griff Griffitts (Republican), Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died pending review, Rule 4.7(2), companion bill(s) passed, see SB 7040 (Ch. 2026-180).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Trust Funds/Re-creation/Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/EOG; Re-creates Emergency Preparedness & Response Fund within EOG, Division of Emergency Management; revises & provides uses of moneys deposited in fund; provides requirements for deposit of federal reimbursements of state emergency expenditures; provides reporting requirements; revises provisions relating to termination of fund; provides for retroactive application.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griff Griffitts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee | 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 pending review, Rule 4.7(2), companion bill(s) passed, see SB 7040 (Ch. 2026-180)
- Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Amendments)
- Favorable with 1 amendment(s) by- Appropriations (347342); YEAS 17 NAYS 0
- On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 03/02/26, 12:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
- Conference Committee appointed
- Received
- Referred to Appropriations
- In Messages
- Requests that the Senate pass the bill as passed by the House or agree to include the bill in the Budget Conference
- Passed as amended; YEAS 84, NAYS 18
- Read 3rd time
- Added to Third Reading Calendar
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