The Florida Senate

Senate President Gaetz and House Speaker Weatherford hit the road for a Work Plan Florida Regional Tour, highlighting the completion of their joint “Work Plan Florida” agenda and critical investments in Florida’s future.

Summaries of bills that passed the Florida Legislature during the 2013 Legislative Session are now available. These bill summaries can be found under Committees > Committees Publications. 

The Florida Senate unanimously passed SB 1500, the 2013-2014 General Appropriations Act, prioritizing investments in education and economic development while saving nearly $3 billion in reserves. View the Appropriations Page.

The Florida Senate and House unanimously passed, and the Governor signed in to law, ethics and campaign finance reform packages that address reported ethical concerns and promote public confidence in Florida’s elected officials.

SB 1076, known as the Career and Professional Education (CAPE) Act, integrates high-demand skills into elementary, middle and high school curricula by allowing students to apply rigorous industry certifications to demonstrate college and career readiness.