Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 30, 2026 —

Florida Legislature Passes $114.5 Billion Budget, Adjourns Special Session

Florida lawmakers have concluded a special legislative session, passing a $114.5 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This budget marks a decrease in spending compared to the previous year and includes provisions for substantial reserves.

In addition to the budget, the session addressed several other key legislative matters. These included reforms related to property taxes and the implementation of a sales tax holiday on specific items. Details regarding other legislative actions taken during the session were also part of the proceedings.

Lawmakers are slated to reconvene for a subsequent special session. The focus of this upcoming session will be on further deliberations and actions concerning property tax changes.

Story summarized from the original created by Staff Reports on floridapolitics.com, see more information here.

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