CFO Patronis Legislative Update for April 12, 2023

Senate Bill 246 – Florida Kidcare Program Eligibility (Senator Calatayud) – This legislation increases the income eligibility threshold for coverage under the Florida Kidcare program; enrollees under the program are based on a tiered system of uniform premiums and federal approval through a waiver or state plan amendment.

• Senate Bill 246 was reported favorable in the Senate Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee today.

Senate Bill 1184 – Agricultural Lands (Senator Collins) – This bill increases the nonresidential farm building just value threshold for certain special assessment and authorizes construction or installation of housing for migrant farmworkers on certain lands.

• Senate Bill 1184 was reported favorable in the Senate Finance and Tax Committee today.

House Bill 1343 - Agricultural Lands (Representative Tuck) – This bill increases the nonresidential farm building just value threshold for certain special assessment and authorizes construction or installation of housing for migrant farmworkers on certain lands.

• House Bill 1343 was reported favorable in the House Ways and Means Committee today.

Senate Bill 748 – My Safe Florida Home Program (Senator Boyd) – This legislation will expand eligibility requirements so more Floridians can protect their homes against storms and reduce premiums.

• Senate Bill 746 was reported favorable in the Senate Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Appropriations Committee today.

Senate Bill 1158 – Department of Financial Services (Senator DiCeglie) – This legislation provides measures to allow for firefighters’ charitable donations by creating a Direct Support Organization (DSO) to support financial efforts to protect their communities and provide life-saving equipment and resources.

• Senate Bill 1158 was reported favorable in the Senate Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Appropriations Committee today.

House Bill 487 – Department of Financial Services (Representative Salzman) – This legislation provides measures to allow for firefighters’ charitable donations by creating a Direct Support Organization (DSO) to support financial efforts to protect their communities and provide life-saving equipment and resources.

• House Bill 487 was reported favorable in the House Appropriations Committee today.

To view CFO Patronis’ 2023 “Keep Florida Free” Legislative Priorities, click HERE.

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About CFO Jimmy Patronis 
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and X (@FLDFS).