Bill Tracker & More
Stay informed on the status of the proposed bills affecting the hemp industry in Florida with our bill tracker. This tool provides real-time updates and detailed information on the bills’ progression through the legislative process, ensuring you always know where things stand. Keep up-to-date on the latest developments and take action to protect the future of hemp in Florida.
Governor DeSantis’s Bold Move Could Save 100,000 Jobs and Stop Big Marijuana’s Monopoly in Florida
Tallahassee, FL – In a pivotal stand for economic liberty and small business survival, Governor Ron DeSantis is contemplating a veto against a restrictive hemp
Florida’s Hemp Industry Under Fire: How Rep. Will Robinson’s Bill Threatens Small Businesses and Jobs
Tallahassee, FL – Patrick O’Brien, an American veteran and owner of Learn Sativa University recently spoke before the Florida House of Representatives, advocating for small
HB 1475: Hemp Bill History
| DATE | CHAMBER | ACTION |
|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2023 | House | • Filed |
| 3/7/2023 | House | • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 3/9/2023 | House | • Referred to Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee • Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee • Referred to Infrastructure Strategies Committee • Now in Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee |
CS/SB 1676: Hemp Bill History
| DATE | CHAMBER | ACTION |
|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2023 | Senate | • Filed |
| 3/9/2023 | Senate | • Referred to Agriculture; Fiscal Policy |
| 3/14/2023 | Senate | • Introduced |
| 3/15/2023 | Senate | • On Committee agenda– Agriculture, 03/20/23, 3:30 pm, 301 Senate Building |
| 3/20/2023 | Senate | • CS by Agriculture; YEAS 6 NAYS 2 |
| 3/21/2023 | Senate | • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) – (Committee Substitute) |
David Vs Goliath
In this captivating video, Patrick O’Brien, the third-generation cannabis entrepreneur, stands up for the hemp industry against major corporations in a hard-hitting interview with Fox News. With a passion for fairness and equity, O’Brien speaks about the importance of a level playing field for small businesses, moms, and pops, and the everyday people who depend on the hemp industry for their livelihoods. Watch as O’Brien holds his ground against the big players in the industry, and fights for the rights of all those involved in the world of hemp.