The Florida Senate

Hurricane Irma

For information on the state response to Hurricane Irma, including important contact information for residents who suffered damages from the storm, please visit FloridaDisaster.org. 

Excellence in Higher Education

During the 2018 Legislative Session, the Senate is proposing policy enhancements and funding investments to elevate the prominence of state universities, while preserving access and increasing affordability for Floridians.

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The 2017-18 General Appropriations Act

SB 2500 is a balanced budget that provides for more than $3 billion in reserves and includes unprecedented K-12 education funding, historic investments in student financial aid, and salary increases for state employees. 

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Tax Relief

HB 7109 establishes Back-To-School and Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays, lowers the tax on commercial leases, and creates a permanent sales tax exemption for feminine hygiene products.

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State Employee Pay Raise

SB 7022 provides a pay raise for state employees, including critical market pay adjustments for state law enforcement and corrections officers, among others.

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