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HR 8043FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026Adopted by Publication

Designating February 25, 2026, as 'Puerto Rico Day in Tallahassee'

Original title: Puerto Rico Day in Tallahassee

February 17, 2026

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Where This Stands

Currently Adopted by Publication. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Procedural history

5 actions
  1. Feb 26, 2026HouseFloor
    Adopted by Publication
  2. Feb 26, 2026HouseFloor
    Read 2nd time
  3. Feb 26, 2026House
    Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar - Publication only
  4. Feb 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
    1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
  5. Feb 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Filed

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The Frame

What this does

This formally recognizes the nearly 1.2 million Puerto Rican citizens living in Florida and continues a tradition of celebrating their heritage at the State Capitol.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Puerto Rican community in Florida

The community is the subject of the formal recognition and celebration established by the resolution.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 17, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

The Florida House of Representatives has officially designated February 25, 2026, as 'Puerto Rico Day in Tallahassee' to honor the cultural and historical contributions of the Puerto Rican community in Florida.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution actually do?
It officially designates February 25, 2026, as 'Puerto Rico Day in Tallahassee' at the State Capitol to celebrate Puerto Rican heritage.
Does this resolution change any laws or provide funding?
No, this is a ceremonial intended to recognize cultural contributions and does not change state law or allocate funds.

Why It Matters

This formally recognizes the nearly 1.2 million Puerto Rican citizens living in Florida and continues a tradition of celebrating their heritage at the State Capitol.

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Historical Tradition

The resolution explicitly links the 2026 event to a tradition started in 2000 by former Representative Anthony Suarez.

Connected Entities

date2026-02-17filing dateMap →
date2026-02-26adoption dateMap →
locationTallahasseeevent locationMap →
locationPuerto Ricocultural eventsMap →
locationFloridastate governmentMap →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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