Florida lawmakers go into overtime without passing a budget. Here's a look by the numbers
- Florida lawmakers ended their 60-day regular session on Friday without passing a state budget in Tallahassee as negotiations remain stalled.
- The impasse arises mainly from disagreements over proposed tax cuts, with House and Senate budgets differing by about $4 billion and no set timeline to resolve differences.
- The GOP-controlled Legislature experienced internal conflicts and defied term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis amid investigations and legislative measures targeting his administration.
- Legislative leaders announced a budget framework including $2.8 billion in tax relief after extended talks, but the deal is lower than the governor's $115.6 billion proposal.
- The Legislature must return for an extended session through June 6 to finalize a balanced budget before the July 1 fiscal year start, costing taxpayers $50,000 daily in overtime delays.
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Final day of legislative session is here, but lawmakers have not passed a budget
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Lawmakers from all over the state will be in Tallahassee for the final day of the state legislative session on Friday. It is not expected that a budget will be passed ahead of the deadline. As the session comes to an end, Senate and House leaders are still struggling to see eye-to-eye on a budget. They must pass a budget before the fiscal year starts in July. This year's legislative session is winding down, with many bills m…
Florida legislative session going into overtime as lawmakers remain at odds over budget
The Florida Legislature was scheduled to wrap its 60-day regular session Friday, but they’re headed into overtime because the House and the Senate haven’t agreed on a state budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Budget unfinished, session uncertain as Florida lawmakers face 'Sine Doubt'
For the first time in a decade, Florida lawmakers may leave Tallahassee without doing the one thing they are constitutionally required to do: pass a budget.With the end of the legislative session typically marked by the ceremonial "Sine Die" Latin for "without day" this years adjournment remains up in the air. Lawmakers have yet to strike a deal on the budget, and theres still no clear end date in sight. Budget unfinished, session uncertain as F…
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