Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1656: Designation of the Official State Flagship
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1656 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Designation of the Official State Flagship. Primary sponsor: Danny Burgess (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 249 (Ch. 2026-27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Designation of the Official State Flagship; Redesignating the official state flagship as the S.S. American Victory, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Burgess | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 249 (Ch. 2026-27)
- Substituted CS/HB 249
- Read 2nd time
- Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/06/26
- Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 22 NAYS 0
- On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/24/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
- Now in Rules
- Favorable by Governmental Oversight and Accountability; YEAS 9 NAYS 0
- On Committee agenda-- Governmental Oversight and Accountability, 02/11/26, 3:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
- Now in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
- Favorable by Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; YEAS 4 NAYS 0
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