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HB 7019

OGSR/Department of Military Affairs

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Greco

HB 7019 proposes organizational reforms to Florida's Department of Military Affairs, now advancing through committee review to restructure departmental operations.

Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 7002
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Bill Summary · HB 7019

Legislative bill overview

HB 7019 appears to be an OGSR (Organizational and Governmental Structure Reform) bill affecting Florida's Department of Military Affairs. Based on the legislative action pattern, this bill likely proposes structural, operational, or administrative changes to how the department functions, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the action history provided.

Why is this important

The Department of Military Affairs oversees Florida's National Guard and emergency management coordination. Structural reforms to this department could affect military readiness, emergency response capabilities, and how the state manages disaster preparedness and veteran services. Changes could impact funding, chain of command, or inter-agency coordination.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of reorganization – Whether proposed changes appropriately balance efficiency with maintaining military chain-of-command standards and federal-state coordination requirements
  • Budget and resource allocation – Whether restructuring affects funding levels or resource distribution across military and emergency management functions
  • Stakeholder coordination – Whether changes have adequate input from federal military officials, local emergency management agencies, and veterans' organizations

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

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