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FloridaSB 142026SenateWALLET

Relief of Jose Correa by Miami-Dade County

Sponsored By: Ana Maria Rodriguez (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

$4.1 million payment for Jose Correa

Miami-Dade County must pay Jose Correa $4.1 million for injuries from the December 16, 2021, county bus collision. The county must use funds not already committed to other purposes. Combined attorney and lobbying fees for this claim cannot exceed 25% of the award, or $1.025 million. The law took effect upon becoming law.

Jose Correa’s settlement limits further compensation

The law designates Correa’s settlement payments as the only compensation for present and future claims arising from this incident. This includes the $200,000 Miami-Dade County already paid and the $4.1 million awarded under this law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ana Maria Rodriguez

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 191 • No: 2

House vote • 3/11/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 113 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/11/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 37 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/3/2026

Rules Vote

Yes: 24 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/20/2026

Community Affairs Vote

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/12/2026

Judiciary Vote

Yes: 9 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter No. 2026-186

    7/1/2026

  2. Approved by Governor

    6/10/2026

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    6/9/2026

  4. Ordered enrolled

    3/17/2026Senate

  5. Passed; YEAS 113, NAYS 0

    3/11/2026House

  6. Read 3rd time

    3/11/2026House

  7. Added to Third Reading Calendar

    3/11/2026House

  8. Read 2nd time

    3/11/2026House

  9. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

    3/10/2026House

  10. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/11/2026)

    3/10/2026House

  11. Bill referred to House Calendar

    3/10/2026House

  12. In Messages

    2/11/2026House

  13. Immediately certified -SJ 299

    2/11/2026Senate

  14. Passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 1 -SJ 291

    2/11/2026Senate

  15. Read 3rd time -SJ 291

    2/11/2026Senate

  16. Read 2nd time -SJ 291

    2/11/2026Senate

  17. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/11/26

    2/9/2026Senate

  18. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

    2/3/2026Senate

  19. Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 24 NAYS 0

    2/3/2026Senate

  20. On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/03/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building

    1/29/2026Senate

  21. Now in Rules

    1/20/2026Senate

  22. Favorable by Community Affairs; YEAS 8 NAYS 0

    1/20/2026Senate

  23. On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 01/20/26, 1:00 pm, 37 Senate Building

    1/15/2026Senate

  24. Introduced

    1/13/2026Senate

  25. Now in Community Affairs

    1/13/2026Senate

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