TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – State lawmakers made the ultimate resolution to extend the legislative session till June 6 proper earlier than the clock struck midnight on Might 2nd, 2025.
The session was supposed to finish Friday, Might 2, however the Home and Senate haven’t reached a deal on a price range plan.
Lawmakers will take the following week off to be again residence of their districts, after which the price range convention will start the week of Might 12.
Senate President Ben Albritton (R-Waucula) shared an announcement with 8 On Your Facet, “There isn’t a query we’ve got extra work to do. I’m happy to share with you that we’ve got reached a framework for a price range plan and a tentative schedule to maneuver ahead. Floridians count on and deserve a balanced price range that reduces state spending, lowers per capita spending, and reduces the expansion of state paperwork.
As we mentioned yesterday, you might be free to return residence to your districts and households subsequent week. Please get pleasure from your time collectively and profit from each second. Throughout that point, I count on that we are going to full our work on allocations for the price range convention with the Home. We’re hopeful the price range convention will start following Mom’s Day Weekend – the week of Might 12th. I perceive we’ve got Senators who may have commitments away from Tallahassee throughout this time. As soon as allocations have been reached, we’ll publish a extra detailed schedule. Once more, thanks in your endurance.”