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HR 8037

FSU Day

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Adam Anderson

Designates FSU Day in Florida as a ceremonial observance, encouraging recognition by state and local groups, with no new duties or funding.

Adopted by Publication; Companion bill(s) passed, see SR 1858 (Adopted)
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Bill Summary · HR 8037

Summary: House Resolution HR 8037 — FSU Day

Overview

HR 8037 is a ceremonial House Resolution introduced on April 8, 2025, recognizing Florida State University (FSU) and designating a day to be observed in its honor. The measure is classified as a resolution and has been adopted by publication, with companion actions in the Senate (SR 1858) also adopted.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly acknowledge Florida State University and its contributions to higher education, research, and the broader community.
  • To designate a specific day as “FSU Day” (a ceremonial observance) and encourage appropriate recognition by residents, schools, and government and community leaders.

Key Provisions

  • Designation: Establishes a formal observance of FSU Day within the state.
  • Observance Encouragement: Calls for observation or recognition of FSU Day by relevant state and local entities, organizations, and the public.
  • Ceremonial Nature: Clarifies that the resolution is ceremonial and expressive in nature, without creating new laws or imposing new duties on state agencies.
  • Effective Date: Effective upon adoption (typical for ceremonial resolutions), consistent with other ceremonial measures.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Affected Parties: Florida State University, its students, staff, alumni, and supporters; state and local communities recognizing the designation; and the general public.
  • Impact: Primarily symbolic and ceremonial. No new statutory requirements or appropriations are implied by the designation. May foster goodwill and public awareness of FSU’s contributions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 8, 2025 (1st Reading).
  • 2nd Reading: April 16, 2025.
  • Action: Placed on the Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar (Publication only) and Adopted by Publication on April 16, 2025.
  • Companion Action: Senate companion SR 1858 has also been adopted per the bill status note.
  • Overall Status: Adopted by publication in both chambers (ceremonial adoption).

Additional Notes

  • The bill’s content is ceremonial rather than substantive. It does not appear to authorize spending or create legal obligations beyond recognizing FSU with an observance day.
  • For those seeking fuller context, SR 1858 (the Senate companion) has been adopted, indicating cross-chamber consensus on recognizing FSU Day.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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