Small County Coalition
of Florida
A non-partisan statewide alliance of county commissions in Florida’s small and rural counties. The Small County Coalition’s primary mission is to help Florida’s small and rural counties address legislative issues from a small county/rural perspective and work effectively with state agencies leadership.
What is Happening Right Now
Important Legislative Calendar Dates
2023 | |
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December 4-8 | House and Senate Legislative Committee meetings |
December 11–15 | House and Senate Legislative Committee meetings |
2024 | |
January 9 | Legislative Session Begins |
January 16 | Small County Coalition Legislative Reception and Briefing |
January 17 | Florida Association of Counties Legislative Day |
January 17 | Small School District Council Consortium Legislative Briefing |
January 17–18 | FSBA Day in the Legislature, Tallahassee, FL |
January 24-25 | Rural Counties Day – FREDA |
March 8 | Legislative Session End |
Legislative Priorities of the Small County Coalition
The Small County Coalition – 2024 Legislative Program – November 2023
Legislative Priorities of the Small School District Council Consortium
SSDCC 2024 Legislative Priorities – Adopted – Final Revised – November 2023
Bills filed related to Local Governments and/or Education
The following lists of bills are being tracked because they have or may have an impact on Local Governments, Local School Districts or Public Education.
The bill numbers are active links
Bills filed by 12-4-23 – Related to Local Government
Education Related Bills Filed for Consideration by 12-4-23
Legislative Local Budget Requests
House Local Budget Projects filed
https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/AppropriationProjectRequests/2024
Senate Local Budget Projects Filed
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Appropriations/FY2024-25/LocalFundingRequests
Governor’s Budget Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Education
- Education Funding – FEFP Summary Report
- Governor’s Budget Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Bill Format) – this is word searchable to find your programs or projects
- Budget Overview
- Budget Highlights
- Budget FAQs
Presentations of the Governor’s Recommended Budget
- Brief Summary
- Total Budget Overview – $114.4 Billion
- Education
- Environment
- Transportation and Economic Development
- Health and Human Services
- Public Safety
- Military Support
- Fixed Capital Outlay Recap Nonrecurring Operating Appropriations Report
Implementing and Conforming Legislation Statewide
- Implementing the 2024-2025 General Appropriations Act
- Tax Relief for Floridians
- Florida Retirement System
Education
- Voluntary PreKindergarten Education Program
- Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program
Health and Human Services
- Adoption Subsidies
- Adults with Disabilities Adult Pathways Waiver
- Children’s Medical Services Program
- Homelessness Funding
- Independent Living Supports