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FloridaSB 2462026SenateWALLET

Specialty License Plates

Sponsored By: Joe Gruters (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AppropriationTransportationAppropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic DevelopmentFiscal PolicyHouse Calendar

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

13 provisions identified: 11 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Stronger rules on specialty plate money

Beginning October 1, 2026, plate sponsors must send the plate art and a 5‑year money plan within 60 days after a plate is approved by law. If they miss it, the plate is deauthorized. The department can stop payments to groups that do not fix problems, and it must list withheld groups in a yearly report due December 31. If lawmakers give no direction after a withholding, the department deauthorizes the plate and puts the held money into the Highway Safety Operating Trust Fund. Only Florida chapter 617 or authorized foreign corporations can get plate fees, transfers are limited to similar corporations, fees may not fund for‑profit work or general admin (except as allowed or to pay required audits), and money must be used in Florida except for certain Armed Forces and veterans plates.

Endless Summer plate funds beaches

Beginning October 1, 2026, you can buy an Endless Summer plate for cars or motorcycles. Fees go to Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Corporation. The group may keep all revenue until startup costs are paid; after that, up to 10% may fund promotion and admin. The rest funds the Surfing Experience project, lifeguards or artificial reefs, surfing‑history groups, and beach and ocean education and safety. Car and motorcycle sales count together for plate discontinuation rules.

Florida Film Legacy plate with reports

Beginning October 1, 2026, you can buy a Florida Film Legacy plate. Fees go to Feature Florida Partnerships, Inc. The group must report how it used the money by September 1, 2027, and every year after.

Freemasonry specialty license plate available

Beginning October 1, 2026, you can buy a Freemasonry specialty plate. It shows “Florida” at the top and “In God We Trust” at the bottom. You pay the normal specialty‑plate fees if you choose it.

Moffitt Cancer Center specialty plate

Beginning October 1, 2026, you can buy a Moffitt Cancer Center plate. It shows “Florida” at the top and the center’s name at the bottom. You pay the specialty‑plate fees, and proceeds are distributed under the specialty‑plate rules.

New law enforcement tribute plates

Beginning October 1, 2026, you can choose new plates that honor law enforcement. The Fallen Law Enforcement Officers plate says “A Hero Remembered Never Dies.” The Florida Sheriffs Association plate shows a sheriff’s star and the group name. The Fraternal Order of Police plate requires a notarized FOP membership letter; fees first cover startup, then go to the FOP Memorial Foundation, with up to 10% for promotion and admin and the rest for memorial projects.

New plates for veterans support

Beginning October 1, 2026, you can buy American Legion, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Military Academy plates. Naval Academy fees (up to 10% for admin/marketing) fund Florida charities that help veterans and families with food, shelter, service animals, and support for children of fallen servicemembers. Military Academy fees (up to 10% for admin/marketing) fund the Florida Veterans Legal Helpline.

UFC plate funds Florida charities

Beginning October 1, 2026, you can buy a UFC specialty plate. Up to 10% of proceeds may pay promotion and marketing. The rest supports Florida charities and youth mentorship programs run with local law enforcement.

High school plates fund scholarships

Beginning October 1, 2026, you can choose Miami Northwestern Alumni Association and Christopher Columbus High School plates. Each group may use up to 10% for admin and marketing. The rest funds school programs and need‑based scholarships for students.

New college plates fund scholarships

Beginning October 1, 2026, you can buy Keiser University, Miami Dade College, and St. Petersburg College plates. Miami Dade College may use up to 10% for admin and marketing; the rest funds student scholarships. St. Petersburg College must use 10% for admin/marketing, 40% for need‑based scholarships, and 50% for workforce and emerging technology programs. You pay the normal specialty‑plate fees when you choose these plates.

Plates that support kids' safety

Beginning October 1, 2026, you can buy Lauren’s Kids and Big Brothers Big Sisters plates. Fees support child sexual abuse prevention and youth mentoring. The plates show “Florida” on top and the group name at the bottom.

Standard plate option for private colleges

Beginning October 1, 2026, the state creates one template specialty plate for each eligible private college or university. A school may choose the template; the old plate is discontinued, but fees still collect for the rest of the 10‑year replacement period, and sales count toward minimums. New collegiate plates must meet the general specialty‑plate rules, be authorized by the Legislature, use department‑approved designs, and show “Florida” across the bottom.

New rules for Divine Nine plates

Beginning October 1, 2026, Divine Nine plates may be personalized. You cannot transfer a Divine Nine plate to a new owner. Orders go directly to the department, and sales count together to meet minimums.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joe Gruters

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Fiscal Policy

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 217 • No: 5

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 37 • No: 0

House vote • 3/5/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 109 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 37 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Fiscal Policy Vote

Yes: 18 • No: 1

Senate vote • 1/21/2026

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Vote

Yes: 11 • No: 3

Senate vote • 12/2/2025

Transportation Vote

Yes: 5 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. • Chapter No. 2026-30

    4/13/2026

  2. • Approved by Governor

    4/10/2026

  3. • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    4/9/2026

  4. • Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (695167) -SJ 798 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 798 • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled

    3/11/2026Senate

  5. • In returning messages

    3/5/2026Senate

  6. • Substituted for CS/CS/HB 639 • Read 2nd time • Amendment 473559 adopted • Amendment 532499 adopted as amended • Added to Third Reading Calendar • Read 3rd time • CS passed as amended; YEAS 109, NAYS 0 • Amendment 695167 engrossed amendment (replaces 532499, 473559)

    3/5/2026House

  7. • Temporarily postponed, on 2nd Reading • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/5/2026)

    3/4/2026House

  8. • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/5/2026) • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/4/2026)

    3/2/2026House

  9. • Bill referred to House Calendar • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/4/2026) • 1st Reading (Engrossed 1)

    2/26/2026House

  10. • In Messages

    2/19/2026House

  11. • Read 2nd time -SJ 342 • Amendment(s) adopted (790388) -SJ 343 • Read 3rd time -SJ 343 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 343 • Immediately certified -SJ 356

    2/19/2026Senate

  12. • CS by Fiscal Policy read 1st time

    2/18/2026Senate

  13. • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/19/26

    2/17/2026Senate

  14. • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

    2/16/2026Senate

  15. • Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

    2/13/2026Senate

  16. • CS by- Fiscal Policy; YEAS 18 NAYS 1

    2/12/2026Senate

  17. • On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 02/12/26, 9:00 am, 110 Senate Building

    2/9/2026Senate

  18. • Now in Fiscal Policy

    1/22/2026Senate

  19. • Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; YEAS 11 NAYS 3

    1/21/2026Senate

  20. • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, 01/21/26, 11:00 am, 110 Senate Building

    1/16/2026Senate

  21. • Introduced

    1/13/2026Senate

  22. • Favorable by Transportation; YEAS 5 NAYS 1 • Now in Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

    12/2/2025Senate

  23. • On Committee agenda-- Transportation, 12/02/25, 1:00 pm, 37 Senate Building

    11/24/2025Senate

  24. • Referred to Transportation; Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Fiscal Policy

    11/3/2025Senate

  25. • Filed

    10/20/2025Senate

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