Adopted SENATE · SESSION 2026

No. SR 1770

Florida Gulf Coast University Day

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Passidomo

FILED BY

Kathleen Passidomo — District 28, Republican

COMPANION

HR 8111 — SR 1770 was set aside and its companion carried the policy

OFFICIAL RECORD

flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1770

Filed under Education.

PROVIDED SUMMARY

Florida Gulf Coast University Day; Recognizing the historic origins, public mission, academic excellence, and statewide contributions of Florida Gulf Coast University and designating January 27, 2026, as “Florida Gulf Coast University Day” in Florida, etc.

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Plain English Summary

AI-GENERATED

Designates January 27, 2026, as Florida Gulf Coast University Day.

The bill designates January 27, 2026, as “Florida Gulf Coast University Day” in Florida.

It recognizes the university’s historic origins, public mission, academic excellence, and statewide contributions.

No existing law is amended, repealed, or changed by this bill.

No new duties, restrictions, or penalties are created for any person or entity.

KEY PROVISIONS

§ 1 Designation of January 27, 2026, as Florida Gulf Coast University Day majors. New section (unnumbered in provided text)

AICreates a new state-designated day to recognize the university's history and contributions.

“designating January 27, 2026, as "Florida Gulf Coast University Day" in Florida” bill text, line 5 →

TIMELINE

1/29/2026

Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 8111 (Adopted)

1/29/2026

Read 2nd time

1/29/2026

Introduced

1/20/2026

Filed