Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1496: Florida Museum of History
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
SB 1496 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Florida Museum of History. Primary sponsor: Tracie Davis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Florida Museum of History; Requiring that each Florida Museum of History be owned, managed, and operated by a certain entity; creating the Florida Museum of History Advisory Committee within the Department of State for a certain purpose; requiring specified county commissions and local entities to create Florida Museum of History Boards; requiring the Legislature to provide specified funds to certain entities to conduct financial feasibility studies, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracie Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“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 Governmental Oversight and Accountability
- Introduced
- Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Rules
- Filed