The Florida Senate

Happy Chanukah

The Senators and staff of the Florida Senate wish everyone a very Happy Chanukah. May you find peace and joy during the Festival of Lights.

2018 Organization Session

The Senate convened in Organization Session on November 20, 2018. Senator Bill Galvano of Bradenton was elected Senate President and Senator David Simmons of Longwood was elected President Pro Tempore. 

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Hurricane Michael

For information on the state response to Hurricane Michael, including important contact information for residents who suffered damages from the storm, please visit FloridaDisaster.org. 

Interim Committee Meetings

The Interim Committee Meeting Schedule (PDF) is available. Weekly schedules and meeting notices will be posted prior to the meetings. The Regular Session convenes on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

2018 Florida Statutes

The 2018 Florida Statutes have been published and are now available online.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act

Senate Bill 7026 represents a comprehensive approach to addressing the issues presented by the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, including firearm and school safety, and community mental health resources.

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Excellence in Higher Education

Senate Bill 4 secures the permanent expansion of the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship and includes policy enhancements and funding investments to elevate the prominence of state universities, while preserving access and increasing affordability for Floridians.

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Broad-based Tax Relief for Families and Businesses

 • Tax Exemptions for Hurricane Recovery
 • Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
 • Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
 • Lower Business Rent Tax

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