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Committee approves permissive framework for regional cross‑assignment of bills
Summary
CS for HB 177, which creates an optional framework allowing Florida's five regional conflict and civil councils to cross‑assign bills, was reported favorably by the budget committee with a roll call; proponents said all five councils agreed to an expected amendment.
The House Budget Committee reported CS for House Bill 177 favorably. The sponsor described HB 177 as a permissive framework allowing Florida’s five regional conflict and civil councils to cross‑assign bills among regions. The sponsor said an amendment is expected at the bill’s next stop and that all five regional councils agreed to the amendment.
Abram Dale with the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Council, Second Region, waved in support during public testimony. With no debate recorded, the committee took roll and reported the bill favorably. The committee then made logistical announcements about future meeting locations and adjourned.
