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HB 5503

Trust Funds/Re-creation/Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/EOG

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Griff Griffitts

HB 5503 recreates Florida's Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund as a dedicated trust fund to support state disaster response and emergency management operations.

Died pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2)
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Bill Summary · HB 5503

Legislative bill overview

HB 5503 recreates Florida's Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund (a trust fund) and establishes mechanisms for its operation and funding. The bill appears to restore a previously eliminated or expired fund dedicated to emergency management and disaster response activities at the state level.

Why is this important

Emergency preparedness funds are critical infrastructure for state disaster response capacity, affecting how quickly Florida can mobilize resources during hurricanes, floods, and other emergencies. The fund's recreation signals legislative intent to maintain dedicated financial resources for emergency operations rather than relying solely on general revenue appropriations.

Potential points of contention

  • Fund sustainability and revenue source – Unclear what funding mechanism will support the trust fund or whether dedicated revenue streams exist, potentially requiring general fund allocations during budget constraints
  • Scope and oversight – The bill's specific expenditure authorities and which agencies control fund disbursement remain unclear from available action summaries
  • Failed amendments – Three amendments failed before one was adopted, suggesting disagreement over fund structure, governance, or fiscal provisions among legislators

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

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