Committee backs bill to codify cybersecurity grant program for local governments; strike‑all amendment adopted

Representative Miller told the committee that Florida’s cybersecurity grant program for local governments has been "one of the most successful IT programs in Florida's history," and that by offering cybersecurity capabilities through the grant program the state has "successfully helped secure more than 200 local governments in just the first 2 years." Miller said the bill would codify the program in statute.

Miller explained a strike‑all amendment (barcode 426,575) that corrects a drafting error and ensures telemetry data would be shared with the state; she said the amendment also clarifies the types of cyber capabilities to be made available. The committee conducted a voice vote to adopt the amendment; members answered vocally and the amendment was adopted.

Representative Young asked why the program was placed at FSU; Miller replied that housing it there "creates some efficiencies in the procurement process." Sam Wagner of the Florida League of Cities waived public testimony and indicated support for the bill. After debate closed, the clerk called the roll and the committee reported House Bill 1085 favorably; a numeric readout in the transcript shows "15 0."

The committee’s action advances the bill for further legislative consideration. If enacted, the bill would formally place the cybersecurity grant program and related duties into statute and add the telemetry‑sharing clarification included in the adopted amendment.