Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida H1077: Funding for Body Cameras
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Revises definition of "infrastructure" to include body cameras in certain circumstances.
What the bill says
An act relating to funding for body cameras; amending s. 212.055, F.S.; revising the definition of "infrastructure" to include body cameras in certain circumstances; providing applicability; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, February 2, 2026:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to funding for body cameras; amending s. 212.055, F.S.; revising the definition of "infrastructure" to include body cameras in certain circumstances; providing applicability; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Paragraph (d) of subsection (2) of section 212.055, Florida Statutes, is amended to legislative intent; authorization and use of proceeds.--It is the legislative intent that any authorization for imposition of a discretionary sales surtax shall be published in the Florida Statutes as a subsection of this section, irrespective of the duration of the levy. Each enactment shall specify the types of counties authorized to levy; the rate or rates which may be imposed; the maximum length of time the surtax may be imposed, if any; the procedure which must be followed to secure voter approval, if required; the purpose for which the proceeds may be expended; and such other requirements as the Legislature may provide. Taxable transactions and administrative procedures shall be as provided in s. 212.054. (2) LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE SURTAX.-- words underlined are additions. hb1077-01-c1 FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES CS/HB 1077 2026 (d) The proceeds of the surtax authorized by this subsection and any accrued interest shall be expended by the school district, within the county and municipalities within the county, or, in …
Sponsors
- Holcomb, Jeff (R, HD-053) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in State Affairs Committee
- : Now in State Affairs Committee
- : Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- : Favorable by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- : Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda
- : Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- : Referred to State Affairs Committee
- : Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- : 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
- : CS Filed
Votes
- House: Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (February 12, 2026): 15 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House: Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (February 12, 2026): 15 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House: Ways & Means Committee (February 2, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House: Ways & Means Committee (February 2, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is H1077?
- H1077 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Funding for Body Cameras.
- What does H1077 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to funding for body cameras; amending s. 212.055, F.S.; revising the definition of "infrastructure" to include body cameras in certain circumstances; providing applicability; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of H1077?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in State Affairs Committee (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored H1077?
- Holcomb, Jeff (R, HD-053).
- Where is the official record for H1077?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1077
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