2026 Florida Legislative Session
Florida’s 2026 Regular 60-day session ended without an agreement on a new state budget for FY 2026-27 with begins July 1st.
The legislature adjourned on Friday, March 13 “sine die” which means lawmakers will need to reconvene in a special session to write and approve a budget and address any additional issues that are included in a special session proclamation. There is currently a special session called for April 20-24 to consider legislation relating to the drawing of congressional districts.
2026 Special Session Proclamation (April 20 – 24)
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
2026 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.