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HB 1043

Veterans

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Yvette Benarroch and 3 co-sponsors

Florida veterans bill HB 1043 received favorable committee review but was tabled after its Senate companion bill CS/CS/SB 116 passed into law in April 2025.

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 116 (Ch. 2025-146)
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Bill Summary · HB 1043

Legislative bill overview

HB 1043 is a Florida veterans-focused bill that was introduced with bipartisan sponsorship but ultimately laid on the table in April 2025 after a companion Senate bill (CS/CS/SB 116) passed instead. The specific provisions are not detailed in the action history provided, but the bill received favorable committee review before being superseded by its Senate counterpart.

Why is this important

When companion bills exist and one passes while the other is "laid on the table," it indicates the legislature chose one version to move forward. This affects which specific language, amendments, and provisions become law. Veterans-related legislation directly impacts benefits, services, and protections for Florida's veteran population.

Potential points of contention

  • Unclear specific provisions: Without the bill text details, it's unknown what policy changes HB 1043 proposed versus its Senate companion
  • Procedural question: Whether laying the House bill on the table while passing the Senate version reflected substantive disagreements or merely procedural efficiency
  • Stakeholder alignment: Potential differences in how various veteran organizations or state agencies viewed the House versus Senate approach

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

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