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Committee reports bill to let LINE Fund match nonmonetary contributions to nursing education
Summary
The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee voted to report favorably on House Bill 13 25, which would allow the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) Fund to accept nonmonetary (in‑kind) contributions and broaden eligible contributors; the vote was recorded as favorable and two industry groups signaled support.
Representative Booth introduced House Bill 13 25 to the Higher Education Budget Subcommittee on a motion to consider changes to the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) Fund.
"I'm happy to bring before you today House Bill 13 25, which expands the Linking Industry to Nursing Education or LINE fund to allow nonmonetary contributions made to an institution," Representative Booth said, explaining the bill would broaden who can contribute—"any person or entity in addition to health care partners"—and allow in‑kind contributions to be matched by the fund.
The sponsor said the change is intended to help address persistent shortages in the nursing workforce by strengthening community support for nursing education programs. No amendments were offered and no committee members asked questions during floor discussion.
Two supporters were recorded as signaling support during public testimony: David Mica of the Florida Hospital Association and Caleb Hawkes of the Florida Chamber of Commerce both waved in support; neither delivered extended on‑the‑record remarks in the transcript.
The clerk called the roll on the committee substitute for House Bill 13 25. Recorded answers show 13 members voting yes; the clerk announced, "Show CS for House Bill 13 25 reported favorably." The transcript records no opposing votes or abstentions during the roll call. The committee did not record substantive debate on the measure during this session.
After the vote, Chair Bousada noted she had submitted her fiscal year 2026–27 budget recommendations to the Budget Committee and Chairman McClure for consideration; no funding amounts or line items were specified on the record. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent following a motion by Representative Young.
What happens next: The committee substitute for House Bill 13 25 was reported favorably; the transcript does not record the next referral or hearing date.
Sources: Transcript of the Higher Education Budget Subcommittee meeting (House Bill 13 25), sponsor remarks by Representative Booth, public support noted by David Mica (Florida Hospital Association) and Caleb Hawkes (Florida Chamber of Commerce), clerk's roll call and announcement.
