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May 12, 2023 | Legislative Reporter The 2023 Legislative session ended as scheduled on May 5. The legislature passed its $117 billion budget (SB 2500) that will now go to Gov. DeSantis, who has line-item veto powers. The spending plan includes about $46.5 billion in general revenue funding and more than $70 billion in trust fund spending that’s mostly earmarked for specific types of needs. Nearly $11 billion will be held back for future needs. Other highlights of the budget include a 5 percent pay increase for state workers, more than $350 million for grants for recovery from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole, an expansion of eligibility for children’s health insurance, more money for affordable housing and the environment, and higher spending on education. Read an overview of the budget here. Of the 1,828 bills filed, only 356 bills were passed by both chambers. An additional 319 bills were “laid on the table,” indicating their companion measure passed. Approximately 1,029 bills died either in committee or on the floor. The Bill Tracking Report, as of May 10, can be viewed here. Please review it to see the final status of the bills that APA Florida tracked over the session. CLICK IMAGE TO REGISTER
May 12, 2023 | Legislative Reporter
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