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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S
A bill to be entitled 1
An act relating to the Governor's Medal of Freedom; 2
amending s. 14.35, F.S.; abrogating the repeal of 3
provisions authorizing the Governor to present the 4
Governor's Medal of Freedom to certain persons; 5
providing an effective date. 6
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Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: 8
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Section 1. Section 14.35, Florida Statutes, is amended to 10
read: 11
14.35 Governor's Medal of Freedom. — 12
(1) The Governor may present, in the name of the State of 13
Florida, a medal to be known as the "Governor's Medal of 14
Freedom," which shall bear a suitable inscription and ribbon of 15
appropriate design, to any person who has made an especially 16
meritorious contribut ion to the interests and residents citizens 17
of this the state, its culture, or other significant public or 18
private endeavor. 19
(2)(a) In the event of the death of an individual who has 20
been chosen to receive the Governor's Medal of Freedom, the 21
medal may be presented to a designated representative of the 22
chosen recipient. 23
(b) The Governor's Medal of Freedom may only be presented 24
to an individual once. 25
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(3) This section expires July 1, 2022. 26
Section 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2022. 27