US EditionFlorida Leaders Reach Budget Compromise, Vote Planned for Monday
- In early April 2025, Florida legislative leaders agreed on a budget plan allocating approximately $50 billion from the state's general fund, with a vote expected on Monday following the constitutionally mandated 72-hour waiting period.
- This agreement followed a special session after lawmakers adjourned without a budget on May 23, 2025, due to disagreements over various spending categories, also known as silos.
- The budget features a $2.25 billion tax relief initiative, which comprises the repeal of the $900 million business rent tax, $350 million in ongoing sales tax exemptions, and an allocation of $830 million aimed at reducing the state’s debt.
- Senate Appropriations Chairman Ed Hooper described the last two days of discussions as possibly the most successful they’ve experienced, while House Budget Chair Rep. Lawrence McClure remained hopeful that a compromise would be ready for a floor vote.
- If approved, the budget will fund essential infrastructure, public safety, and community initiatives, and passing it promptly will help avoid a government shutdown before the start of the state’s fiscal year on July 1, 2025.
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Florida Lawmakers Reach Budget Deal, Vote Expected Monday
Florida legislative leaders have announced a breakthrough agreement on the state’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with a vote potentially scheduled for Monday. This development comes after a prolonged special session, reconvened following the regular session’s adjournment without a budget on May 23. House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, informed members that the constitutionally mandated […] Florida Lawmakers Reach Budget Deal, Vote Expecte…
Florida Phoenix
The Miami TimesDone deal: Florida legislators reach budget, tax agreements
House budget chief Rep. Lawrence McClure, left, and Senate budget chief Sen. Ed Hooper, right, answer budget questions on June 13, 2025. (Photo by Jay Waagmeester/Florida Phoenix)Amid looming federal cuts, legislators finalized the state spending and tax relief plans for the next fiscal year Friday, announcing they expect to take a final vote on the budget Monday evening. As of Friday evening, the budget had not been printed, but Senate Appropri…
Colorado Politics
The Center SquareLegislative leaders face deadline to reach budget compromise
(The Center Square) – With a deadline looming to finish Florida’s overdue budget for a potential Monday vote, leaders in the House of Representatives are guaranteeing a compromise while Senate leaders are a bit more cautious. Rep. Lawrence McClure, R-Dover,…
Tallahassee Reports
News Service of FloridaLeaders Hope to Finish Budget Friday
By The News Service of Florida Legislative leaders said Thursday evening they hope to finish a budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year on Friday so it can go before the House and Senate early next week. Senate Appropriations Chairman Ed Hooper, R-Trinity, said he and House Budget Chairman Lawrence McClure, R-Dover, have committed to having a budget finalized for Monday votes. “We’re hopeful that occurs,” Hooper said. The budget, related bills and a…
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