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Thursday, August 16, 2018 Open Calendar

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2018 Florida Statutes

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

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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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The 2018-19 General Appropriations Act

The 2018-19 General Appropriations Act prioritizes investments in K-12 and higher education and sets aside $3.3 billion in total reserves.

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2018 Bill Summaries

Summaries of bills that passed the Florida Legislature during the 2018 Legislative Session are available on the 2018 Bill Summaries page.

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Statement by President Negron Regarding the Passing of Nathaniel Reed July 11, 2018 - Press Release by President's Office

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