The Florida Senate
BILL ANALYSIS AND FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(This document is based on the provisions contained in the legislation as of the latest date listed below.)
Prepared By: The Professional Staff of the Committee on Appropriations
BILL: CS/CS/HB 1285
INTRODUCER: Appropriations Committee; State Affairs Committee; and Representative Giallombardo
and others
SUBJECT: Florida State Guard
DATE: April 24, 2023
ANALYST STAFF DIRECTOR REFERENCE ACTION
1. Jerrett Sadberry AP Favorable
I. Summary:
CS/CS/HB 1285 maintains and modifies provisions of the Florida State Guard. Federal law
authorizes each state, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, and
the Virgin Islands to create and maintain organized units other than their respective National
Guard units. These separate units, called “defense forces,” are for use exclusively within the
jurisdiction as considered necessary by the Governor or chief executive of such jurisdiction but
may not be called, ordered, or drafted into federal service.
Led by the Governor as commander-in-chief, the Florida National Guard consists of organized,
armed, equipped, and federally recognized commissioned officers, warrant officers, and enlisted
personnel who are citizens of the United States or who have declared their intention to become
citizens of the United States.
The Florida State Defense Force was created in 1941 in order to supplement the state’s National
Guard, which had been federalized into service during World War II. The Florida State Defense
Force was deactivated and disbanded in 1947 after the return of the state’s National Guard.
The Florida State Guard (FSG) was created in 2022 as a component of the organized guard of the
state separate and apart from the Florida National Guard, and is a volunteer force that assists
federal, state, and local government agencies and civil relief organizations during impending or
actual emergencies in Florida. The FSG will sunset on July 1, 2023.
The bill repeals the FSG’s expiration date, making it a permanent component of the state militia.
The bill revises the structure of the FSG by creating a Division of the State Guard (Division)
within the Department of Military Affairs as a separate budget entity, headed by a director who
is appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The bill also transfers administrative
duties and powers from the Adjutant General to the director.
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The bill requires the director to organize a specialized unit within the FSG and requires specified
members of the unit to meet certain minimum requirements.
The bill repeals sections of law pertaining to the Florida State Defense Force and makes other
conforming changes.
The proposed House General Appropriations Act for FY 2023-24 provides $107.6 million in
appropriations from the General Revenue Fund for the State Guard.
The bill has an effective date of July 1, 2023.
II. Present Situation:
National Guard
The National Defense Act of 1916
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established the National Guard Bureau as a separate unit of
the militia division of the federal government.
2
In 1948, the Secretary of Defense of the United
States Department of Defense issued an order designating the National Guard Bureau as a joint
bureau of the Departments of the Army and Air Force.
3
Under current federal law, the Secretary
of Defense, in consultation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Secretaries of
the Army and the Air Force, allocates the unit structure and strength authorizations for the
National Guard in each state.
4
The National Guard is unique among militia in that it serves the country in both the local
community and overseas. The dual mission of a Guard member means that each member serves
through both the National Guard of the state and through the United States Army or the United
States Air Force.
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Defense Forces
Federal law authorizes each state, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia,
Guam, and the Virgin Islands to create and maintain organized units other than their respective
National Guard units. These separate units, called “defense forces,” are for use exclusively
within the jurisdiction as considered necessary by the Governor or chief executive of such
jurisdiction but may not be called, ordered, or drafted into federal service.
6
Membership in such
an organized service does not exempt any individual from service in the armed forces of the
United States
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but a member of the reserve component of the armed forces
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may not be a
1
National Defense Act of 1916, H.R. 12766 (Public, No. 85) (June 3, 1916).
2
National Archives, Guide to Federal Records, Records of the National Guard Bureau (NGB), available at
https://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/168.html (last visited March 10, 2023).
3
Id.
4
10 U.S.C. s. 10503.
5
National Guard, National Guard Fact Sheet, Army National Guard (FY2005), May 3, 2006, available at
https://www.nationalguard.mil/About-the-Guard/Army-National-Guard/Resources/News/ARNG-Media/FileId/137011/ (last visited March
10, 2023).
6
32 U.S.C. s. 109(c).
7
32 U.S.C. s. 109(d).
8
The reserve component of the armed forces includes the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard in addition to the Army, Navy,
Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard Reserves. See 10 U.S.C. s. 10101. BILL: CS/CS/HB 1285 Page 3
member of a local defense force.
9
Currently, 23 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
have organized defense forces separate from their National Guard units.
10
Florida National Guard
The Florida National Guard (FLNG) consists of organized, armed, equipped, and federally
recognized commissioned officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel who are citizens of
the United States or who have declared their intention to become citizens of the United States.
The FLNG has separate Army and Air Force components that are subject to the Departments of
the Army and the Air Force, respectively.
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The Governor is the commander in chief of all
militia of the state
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and is responsible for appointing a federally recognized officer of the FLNG
to be the Adjutant General, who serves as the Commanding General of the state’s organized
militia.
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As of September 2022, the FLNG was composed of 10,314 personnel in the Army National
Guard and 2,165 personnel in the Air National Guard, for total authorized personnel of 12,479.
14
Florida State Defense Force
All able-bodied inhabitants of Florida who are or who have declared their intention to become
citizens of the United States comprise the militia,
15
but not all are part of the organized militia,
which is comprised of the FLNG and the Florida State Guard.
16
The Governor is commander-in-
chief of all military forces of the state not in active federal service.
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Subject to Senate
confirmation, the Governor appoints the Adjutant General and other general officers of the
FLNG.
18
The Adjutant General (AG) is the head of the Department of Military Affairs (DMA).
19
If any part of the FLNG is called into active federal service, the Governor is authorized to
organize and maintain such uniformed military forces as the Governor deems necessary to assist
civil authorities with maintaining law and order known as the Florida State Defense Force
(FSDF).
20
When active, the FSDF is composed of commissioned officers and enlisted personnel
9
32 U.S.C. s. 109(e).
10
Alaska, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico,
New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.
11
S. 250.07, F.S.
12
Art. IV, s. 1(a), Fla. Const.
13
S. 250.10, F.S. 32 U.S.C. S. 314(a) requires an adjutant general in each state and requires the adjutant general to perform the duties
prescribed by the laws of the state of appointment.
14
Department of Defense, Defense Manpower Data Center, Military and Civilian Personnel by Service/Agency by State/Country (Updated
Quarterly), September 2022, available at https://dwp.dmdc.osd.mil/dwp/app/dod-data-reports/workforce-reports (last visited Mar. 7, 2023).
Troop numbers are unavailable for December 2022 due to the Army’s conversion of its Integrated Personnel and Pay System. Due to this
conversion, the Army did not provide military personnel for end-of-December 2022. See Military and Civilian Personnel by
Service/Agency by State/Country (Updated Quarterly) December 2022, available at https://dwp.dmdc.osd.mil/dwp/app/dod-data-
reports/workforce-reports (last visited Mar. 7, 2023).
15
Art. X, s. 2(a), Fla. Const.
16
S. 250.02(2), F.S. Organized militia is defined as being composed of the National Guard and any other organized military forces that are
authorized by law. The Florida State Guard is authorized by Ch. 2022-157, s. 80, Laws of Fla.
17
Art. IV, s. 1(a), Fla. Const.
18
Art. X. s. 2(c), Fla. Const.
19
S. 250.05(3), F.S.
20
S. 251.01(1), F.S. BILL: CS/CS/HB 1285 Page 4
who serve as volunteer citizens.
21
The FSDF may be called out to aid civil authorities in the same
manner as calling out the FLNG
22
but may not be called, ordered, or drafted into federal
service.
23
The FSDF was created in 1941 in order to supplement the state’s National Guard, which was in
federal service during World War II. FSDF was deactivated and disbanded in 1947 after the
return of the state’s National Guard.
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Florida State Guard
The Florida State Guard (FSG) was created in 2022
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as a component of the organized guard of
the state, separate and apart from the FLNG. With the Governor having final control and
command, the FSG operates exclusively within the state of Florida and cannot be called, ordered,
or drafted into the armed forces of the United States.
26
The FSG is a volunteer force that assists
federal, state, and local government agencies and civil relief organizations during impending or
actual emergencies in the state of Florida.
27
The AG serves as the commanding general of the FSG, subject at all times to the Governor. The
AG is responsible for organizing, recruiting, training, equipping, managing, and disciplining the
FSG. The AG selects units for activation, candidates for commissioning, and approves applicants
for enlisted personnel.
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The AG is responsible for setting the minimum standards for the age,
physical and health condition, and physical fitness of applicants. These standards cannot be
lower than the standards required for recruitment, enrollment, and retention in the FLNG.
29
The
AG develops and implements a code of regulations for the administration and discipline of
members of the FSG.
30
Each applicant for the FSG must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Florida and
cannot have a felony conviction.
31
Additionally, applicants may not be an active duty
servicemember or a member of the armed forces reserves or the FLNG.
32
If the applicant is a
former member of the armed forces, the applicant must have been separated under terms no less
than a general discharge under honorable conditions.
33
21
Id.
22
S. 251.05, F.S. See s. 250.06(4), F.S.: “The Governor may, in order to preserve the public peace, execute the laws of the state, enhance
domestic security, respond to terrorist threats or attacks, respond to an emergency as defined in s. 252.34 or imminent danger thereof, or
respond to any need for emergency aid to civil authorities as specified in s. 250.28, order into state active duty all or any part of the militia
which he or she deems proper.”
23
S. 251.08, F.S. This prohibition applies only to the FSDF as a whole and does not exempt any individual member of the FSDF from
required federal military service.
24
Palm Beach County History Online, Civil Defense: Florida Defense Force, available at http://www.pbchistoryonline.org/page/florida-
defense-force (last visited Mar. 7, 2023).
25
The FSG was created via the Implementing Act of the General Appropriations Act for the 2022-23 fiscal year, Ch. 2022-157, s. 80, Laws
of Fla., and is codified in statutes as s. 251.001, F.S.
26
S. 251.001(1), F.S.
27
Florida State Guard, Home, available at https://floridastateguard.my.site.com/s/ (last visited Mar. 6, 2023).
28
S. 251.001(3), F.S.
29
S. 251.001(4)(d), F.S.
30
S. 251.001(4)(e), F.S.
31
S. 251.001(4)(c)1.-2., F.S.
32
S. 251.001(4)(c)3., F.S.
33
S. 251.001(4)(c)4., F.S. BILL: CS/CS/HB 1285 Page 5
The AG develops and implements a training program for the FSG and provides all equipment
necessary for the training and service of members of the FSG.
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Training programs within the
FSG must be at least equivalent to the training requirements for the FLNG.
35
The AG is
permitted to provide staff, including members of the FLNG, to prepare and conduct training.
However, members of the FLNG are not considered members of the FSG while they are
preparing and conducting authorized FSG training.
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The AG is authorized to make available to
the FSG facilities controlled and operated by DMA.
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The FSG may be activated:
During any period when any part of the FLNG is in active federal service and the Governor
has declared a state of emergency; or
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To preserve the public peace, execute the laws of the state, enhance domestic security,
respond to terrorist threats or attacks, respond to an emergency
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or imminent danger thereof,
or respond to any need for emergency aid to civil authorities.
40
The FSG must be deactivated upon the expiration of the order of activation or by a separate order
by the Governor.
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Members of the FSG are reimbursed for per diem and travel expenses incurred to attend required
training or in the course of active service.
42
FSG members may be compensated for time spent
training or in the course of active service. Compensation rates are determined by the AG.
43
While engaged in required training or during active service, FSG members have the same
protections FLNG members enjoy regarding:
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Leaves of absence.
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Employment discrimination.
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Professional licensure protection.
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Protection from employment discrimination during active duty service by private or public
employers and postsecondary institutions.
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Licensure and qualification protections.
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Stays of civil actions or proceedings involving individuals called into active duty service.
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34
S. 251.001(5), F.S.
35
S. 251.001(5)(a), F.S.
36
S. 251.001(5)(b), F.S.
37
S. 251.001(5)(d), F.S.
38
S. 251.001(6)(a), F.S.
39
Section 252.34(4), F.S., defines the term “emergency” to mean any occurrence, or threat thereof, whether natural, technological, or
manmade, in war or in peace, which results or may result in substantial injury or harm to the population or substantial damage to or loss of
property.
40
S. 251.001(6)(b), F.S.
41
S. 251.001(6)(c), F.S.
42
S. 251.001(7)(a), F.S.
43
S. 251.001(7)(b)
44
S. 251.001(8)(a), F.S.
45
S. 250.48, F.S.
46
S. 250.481, F.S.
47
S. 250.4815, F.S.
48
S. 250.482, F.S.
49
S. 250.483, F.S.
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Actions of rent or possession by landlord involving individuals called into active duty
service.
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Installment contracts for purchase of property involving individuals called into active duty
service.
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Mortgages, trust deeds, or other securities upon property owned prior to the commencement
of the period an individual is called into active duty service.
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While activated or in training, FSG members are not liable for any lawful act done in the
performance of his or her FSG duties while acting in good faith within the scope of such duties.
In addition, while activated or in training, FSG members are considered volunteers for the state
and are entitled to workers’ compensation protections pursuant to chapter 440, F.S.
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The FSG was created subject to an appropriation in the General Appropriations Act of 2022.
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The General Appropriations Act appropriated $10 million from the General Revenue Fund for
the FSG.
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Current law provides that s. 251.001, F.S., which is the Florida State Guard Act, will sunset on
July 1, 2023.
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Law Enforcement Officers
Current law requires a person employed or appointed as full-time, part-time, or auxiliary law
enforcement to:
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Be at least 19 years of age.
Be a citizen of the United States, notwithstanding any other law to the contrary.
Be a high school graduate or its equivalent.
Not have been convicted of a felony or of certain misdemeanors.
Have documentation of his or her fingerprints on file with the employing agency.
Have passed a physical examination.
Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation.
Execute and submit to the employing agency an affidavit-of-applicant form attesting to his or
her compliance with the aforementioned requirements.
Complete a commission-approved basic recruit training program, unless exempted from the
requirement.
Achieve an acceptable score on the officer certification examination.
Comply with the continuing training and education requirements.
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S. 250.5202, F.S.
52
S. 250.5204, F.S.
53
S. 250.5205, F.S.
54
S. 251.001(8)(c), F.S.
55
S. 251.001(10), F.S.
56
Ch. 2022-156, s. 6, Laws of Fla., pg. 436.
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S. 251.001(11), F.S.
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S. 943.13, F.S. BILL: CS/CS/HB 1285 Page 7
State Emergency Management Act
The State Emergency Management Act (SEMA), ch. 252, F.S., was enacted to be the legal
framework for this state’s emergency management activities, recognizing the state’s
vulnerability to a wide range of emergencies, including natural, manmade, and technological
disasters.
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SEMA delineates the Governor’s authority to declare a state of emergency, issue
executive orders, and otherwise lead the state during emergencies. If the Governor finds that an
emergency
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has occurred or is imminent, he or she must declare a state of emergency.
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In a
state of emergency, the Governor has broad power to perform necessary actions to ensure
Floridians' health, safety, and welfare. During the continuance of a state of emergency, the
Governor is commander in chief of the Florida National Guard and all forces available for
emergency duty.
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Emergency Management Assistance Compact
The Division of Emergency Management (DEM) coordinates Florida’s emergency assistance to
other states. Accordingly, DEM manages Florida’s participation in the Emergency Management
Assistance Compact (EMAC).
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EMAC is an agreement between all 50 states, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and all United States territorial
possessions to provide each other mutual assistance in managing an emergency or disaster
declared by the governor of the affected state.
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The emergency may arise from a natural or
manmade disaster, technological hazard, civil emergency aspects of resource shortages,
community disorders, insurgency, or enemy attack.
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The EMAC allows participating states to
request personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies needed by the state during a declared
emergency.
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The United States Congress passed a joint resolution that granted consent for the
creation of EMAC in 1996.
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The Florida Legislature authorized Florida’s participation in
EMAC that same year.
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III. Effect of Proposed Changes:
The bill repeals the expiration date for s. 251.001, F.S., thereby, making the FSG a permanent
component of the state militia.
The bill provides that ch. 251, F.S., may be cited as the “Florida State Guard Act” and that the
chapter is supplemental to provisions relating to the organized militia, other than the FLNG. It
also provides that the FSG is created to protect and defend the people of Florida from all threats
to public safety and to augment all existing state and local agencies.
59
S. 252.311(1), F.S.
60
“Emergency” means any occurrence, or threat thereof, whether natural, technological, or manmade, in war or in peace, which results or
may result in substantial injury or harm to the population or substantial damage to or loss of property. See s. 252.34(4), F.S.
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S. 252.36(2), F.S.
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S. 252.36(4), F.S.
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See ss. 252.921-252.933, F.S.
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S. 252.922(1), F.S.
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S. 252.922(2), F.S.
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S. 252.924(2)(b), F.S.
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Public Law 104-321 – Oct. 19, 1996.
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The bill increases the authorized maximum number of personnel that may be commissioned,
enrolled, or employed as members of the FSG from 400 to 1,500.
The bill creates the Division of the State Guard (Division) within DMA as a separate budget
entity. The bill provides that the Division is not subject to control, supervision, or direction by
DMA, but requires DMA to provide administrative support or service to the Division. The bill
also provides that the Division is responsible for the organization, recruitment, training,
equipping, management, and function of the FSG.
The bill provides that the Division is headed by a director who is appointed by and serves at the
pleasure of the Governor. The director is subject to Senate confirmation and must have served at
least five years as a servicemember of the United States Armed Forces, United States Reserve
Forces, or FLNG. The bill repeals provisions granting duties and powers to the AG in regard to
the FSG and instead, provides that the director will have those duties and powers. The bill also
provides that the director may establish a command, operational, and administrative services
structure to assist, manage, and support the FSG in operating the program and delivering
services.
The bill revises current law to remove military vernacular when referring to FSG participants and
instead reiterates that such participants are volunteers.
The bill maintains the current requirements that applicants must meet for FSG consideration, but
also provides that if an applicant to the FSG was previously a member of a military or naval
organization of this state or another state, then the applicant must have been separated under
terms no less than a general discharge under honorable conditions.
The bill requires the director to organize a specialized unit within the FSG. All members of the
specialized unit are vested with authority to bear arms, detect, and apprehend while activated.
The bill also provides that only those members of the specialized unit who meet the requirements
in s. 943.13, F.S., and are certified as a law enforcement officer
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have the same law enforcement
authority as the law enforcement agency in which the member is working in conjunction with
when activated.
The bill maintains the current provisions regarding training, but requires the Division to provide
all equipment necessary and to arrange and contract for the use of facilities for training,
organizing, and all other purposes of the FSG.
The bill provides that in addition to the present conditions for activation, the FSG may be
activated by order of the Governor in order to protect and defend the state from threats to public
safety, augment any existing state or local agency, or provide support to other states under
EMAC.
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Section 943.10(1), F.S., defines the term ““law enforcement officer” as any person who is elected, appointed, or employed full time by
any municipality or the state or any political subdivision thereof; who is vested with authority to bear arms and make arrests; and whose
primary responsibility is the prevention and detection of crime or the enforcement of the penal, criminal, traffic, or highway laws of the
state. The definition includes all certified supervisory and command personnel whose duties include, in whole or in part, the supervision,
training, guidance, and management responsibilities of full-time law enforcement officers, part-time law enforcement officers, or auxiliary
law enforcement officers but does not include support personnel employed by the employing agency. BILL: CS/CS/HB 1285 Page 9
The bill maintains the current provisions regarding per diem but specifies that any additional
compensation for time spent training or in the course of active service is subject to appropriation.
The bill also maintains the provisions providing the same protections for members of the FSG as
is provided for members of the FLNG, as well as the workers’ compensation provisions.
The bill grants rulemaking authority to the director, but provides that the enlistment,
organization, administration, equipment, maintenance, training, and discipline of the FSG are not
“rules” as defined by the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).
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Finally, the bill amends the military equipment regulations in order to reflect the permanent
inclusion of the FSG into the state’s recognized militia, repeals sections of law pertaining to the
FSDF, and makes conforming changes.
The bill takes effect July 1, 2023.
IV. Constitutional Issues:
A. Municipality/County Mandates Restrictions:
Not applicable. This bill does not appear to affect county or municipal governments.
B. Public Records/Open Meetings Issues:
None.
C. Trust Funds Restrictions:
None.
D. State Tax or Fee Increases:
None.
E. Other Constitutional Issues:
The bill grants the director of the Division of the State Guard rulemaking authority in
order to implement the provisions of s. 251.001, F.S. It also provides that the enlistment,
organization, administration, equipment, maintenance, training, and discipline of the FSG
are not “rules” as defined by the APA.
V. Fiscal Impact Statement:
A. Tax/Fee Issues:
None.
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The APA is ch. 120, F.S. BILL: CS/CS/HB 1285 Page 10
B. Private Sector Impact:
Individuals who volunteer for the FSG will receive reimbursement for per diem and
travel expenses incurred to attend required training or in the course of active service.
C. Government Sector Impact:
The proposed House General Appropriations Act for FY 2023-24 provides $107.6
million in appropriations from the General Revenue Fund for the State Guard in the
following manner:
VI. Technical Deficiencies:
None.
VII. Related Issues:
None.
VIII. Statutes Affected:
This bill substantially amends the following sections of the Florida Statutes: 120.80, 250.44,
251.001, and 790.25.
This bill repeals the following sections of the Florida Statutes: 251.01, 251.02, 251.03, 251.04,
251.05, 251.06, 251.07, 251.08, 251.09, 251.10, 251.11, 251.12, 251.13, 251.14, 251.15, 251.16,
251.17.
IX. Additional Information:
A. Committee Substitute – Statement of Changes:
(Summarizing differences between the Committee Substitute and the prior version of the bill.)
On March 28, 2023, the House Appropriations Committee adopted two amendments and
reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute.
The committee substitute:
Revises the qualification criteria for the director of the State Guard; 1 Category Total Recurring NR Description
2Personnel 1,162,298$ 1,162,298$ -$
Establishes 10 new positions and associated salaries
and benefits for administering the FSG.
3Training/Recruitment Resources17,324,365$ 15,935,165$ 1,389,200$
Includes funding for training courses, travel, lodging, and
compensation for up to 1,500 members.
4Personnel Equipment 1,959,100$ 254,800$ 1,704,300$
Includes radios, uniforms, laptops, personal protection
etc.
5Motor Vehicles 1,210,000$ 40,000$ 1,170,000$
Includes 4 pick up trucks, towing vehicles, fuel and
maintenance costs.
6Maritime Equipment 2,725,862$ 108,000$ 2,617,862$
Includes 6 boats and tow vehicles, crew, fuel, and
maintenance costs.
7Aviation Equipment 49,482,594$ 1,529,720$ 47,952,874$
Includes 1 large fixed wing and 4 rotary wing aircraft,
crew, avionics equipment, fuel and maintenance.
8Fixed Capital Outlay - Buildings32,700,000$ -$ 32,700,000$
Includes $20.7m for Aviation hangars; $2m for maritime
storage; $10m for a State Guard Building
9State Activation Contingency 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$ -$
Contingency costs necessary when preparing guard for
activation.
107,564,219$ 20,029,983$ 87,534,236$ BILL: CS/CS/HB 1285 Page 11
Clarifies the physical fitness standards for applicants based upon the component unit
for which the applicant is being considered; and
Removes the designation that the specialized unit is considered a criminal justice
agency.
On March 14, 2023, the House State Affairs Committee adopted one amendment and
reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute.
The committee substitute:
Revises the qualifications for the director position by removing the requirement that
the director attain the rank of colonel or its equivalent in order to be considered for
the position, and allows a person to be considered for the position if he or she has
served at least five years as a police executive or possesses training and experience in
police affairs or public administration;
Clarifies that the director may establish a command, operational, and administrative
services structure to assist, manage, and support the FSG and determine the FSG’s
volunteer structure;
Provides that the FSG may be activated by order of the Governor in order to provide
support to other states under EMAC; and
Removes the use of military vernacular when referring to FSG participants and reiterates
that such participants are volunteers.
B. Amendments:
None.
This Senate Bill Analysis does not reflect the intent or official position of the bill’s introducer or the Florida Senate.