Florida S308: Florida Museum of Black History

What the bill says

An act relating to the Florida Museum of Black History; creating s. 267.07221, F.S.; providing legislative intent; establishing the Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors; providing for the membership of the board; requiring that appointments to the board be made by a specified date; prohibiting specified members of the board from holding state or local elective office while serving on the board; providing for the filling of vacancies; requiring that the board work jointly with the Foundation for the Museum of Black History, Inc.; requiring the St…

From the engrossed text, February 11, 2026:

A bill to be entitled An act relating to the Florida Museum of Black History; creating s. 267.07221, F.S.; providing legislative intent; establishing the Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors; providing for the membership of the board; requiring that appointments to the board be made by a specified date; prohibiting specified members of the board from holding state or local elective office while serving on the board; providing for the filling of vacancies; requiring that the board work jointly with the Foundation for the Museum of Black History, Inc.; requiring the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners to provide administrative support and staffing to the board until specified actions are completed; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Section 267.07221, Florida Statutes, is created to read: 267.07221 Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors.— (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize the work of the Florida Museum of Black History Task Force in selecting a location for the Florida Museum of Black History and designating St. Johns County as the site for the museum. It is further the intent of the Legislature, under the authority provided in s. 267.0722(7), to establish a board of directors to oversee the commission, construction, operation, and administration of the museum. …

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Sponsors

• Leek, Tom (R, SD-007) · primary sponsor
• Osgood, Rosalind (D, SD-032)
• Sharief, Barbara (D, SD-035)
• Rouson, Darryl (D, SD-016)

Latest actions

1. March 13, 2026: Died in Messages
2. February 11, 2026: In Messages
3. February 11, 2026: Immediately certified -SJ 299
4. February 11, 2026: Passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 295
5. February 11, 2026: Read 3rd time -SJ 295
6. February 11, 2026: Amendment(s) adopted (958950) -SJ 295
7. February 11, 2026: Read 2nd time -SJ 295
8. February 9, 2026: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/11/26
9. February 3, 2026: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
10. February 3, 2026: Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 24 NAYS 0

Votes

• Senate: S 308 Filed (February 11, 2026): 39 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate: S 308 Filed (February 3, 2026): 24 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate: S 308 Filed (January 26, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate: S 308 Filed (December 2, 2025): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S308?

S308 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Florida Museum of Black History.

What does S308 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the Florida Museum of Black History; creating s. 267.07221, F.S.; providing legislative intent; establishing the Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors; providing for the membership of the board; requiring that appointments to the board be made by a specified date; prohibiting specified members of the board from holding state or local elective office while serving on the board; providing for the filling of vacancies; requiring that the board work jointly with the Foundation for the Museum of Black History, Inc.; requiring the St…

What is the status of S308?

Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Messages (March 13, 2026).

Who sponsored S308?

Leek, Tom (R, SD-007), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S308?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/308