On June 16, 2025, the Florida Senate and House approved a $115.1 billion budget (SB 2500) for the upcoming fiscal year, officially wrapping up an extended legislative session. The finalized budget now heads to Governor Ron DeSantis, who has until the July 1 fiscal year start to sign it. He retains the authority to issue line-item vetoes.
Governor’s 2025 Bill Actions
Track the Governor’s actions on legislation passed by the Florida Legislature here.
The State Budget Process
The Florida Constitution requires the Florida Legislature to develop and pass a balanced state budget each year. While it may seem like all of the budget development work occurs during the Legislative Session, this is actually a year-round project that involves several steps.
State Legislative Budget Request Process
All requests for state project funding should be approved by the appropriate Dean and submitted to the Provost. Projects recommended by the University President are then submitted to the UCF Board of Trustees for approval before being submitted to the Board of Governors or through the House and Senate submission processes, which require an Attestation Form signed by the University President
BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ FY 2026-27 STATE LEGISLATIVE BUDGET REQUEST FORMS
Legislative Session Resources
2025 Legislative Session Updates:
Check out these recaps and updates from Vice President of Government & Community Relations Janet D. Owen.
Glossary
Question on a particular word or description that has you puzzled? Check out this legislative glossary for the go-to
words one should know regarding state government and the processes, bills, and actions that come with it.