Florida

Florida Lawmakers Working on the Budget

Sabrina Halvorson Florida, Legislative

Florida lawmakers last Wednesday reached the halfway point in this year’s 60-day legislative session. Both the House and Senate approved their individual budget proposals, which now sets the stage for negotiations on a final spending plan. The Senate proposal is $113.7 billion, while the House proposal totals $113 billion.

Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, looks at what they expect to transpire this week.

The new fiscal year for Florida starts July 1. To learn more, contact the FCA office in Kissimmee.