The Florida Senate

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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Excellence in Higher Education

During the 2017 Legislative Session, the Senate proposed policy enhancements and funding investments to elevate the prominence of state universities, while preserving access and increasing affordability for Floridians.

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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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2017 Bill Summaries

The 2017 Bill Summaries are reports created by committee staff that give brief explanations of legislation that passed this session in both the House and Senate. These summaries are created by committee staff and do not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.