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Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Conference Committee on Health and Human Services/Health Care May 14th, 2026
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Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Conference Committee on Higher Education/Higher Education May 14th, 2026
Summary:
The Higher Education Budget Conference Committee met to continue negotiations on the higher education budget, projects, and proviso language. Senator Harrell presented the Senate’s counteroffer on the budget and projects, noting that changes from the original budget and project lists were highlighted in the packet, and said the Senate was ready to keep working toward agreement. The House presented its first proviso offer, focused on items that differed most from the chambers’ starting positions, and said it would review the Senate’s proposal.
No public testimony was offered, and members did not raise questions or comments during the meeting. Both sides expressed optimism about continued progress and a desire to conclude negotiations soon.
The committee took no substantive votes or actions on the merits of the offers. Representative Young moved to adjourn, and the meeting was concluded with notice that the committee remains on one-hour call.
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Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Conference Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice/Justice May 14th, 2026
Summary:
The conference committee on the House Justice Budget Subcommittee and the Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met to discuss budget-related negotiations, including projects, proviso items, implementing language, and back-of-the-bill provisions tied to House Bill 5403E. Members exchanged offers and noted that progress had been made on closing out projects, with both sides expressing optimism that additional items could be resolved with more time.
Senate and House members thanked each other and staff for their work and indicated they would continue reviewing offers and preparing responses for a later meeting. No public testimony or public comment was offered.
The committee reminded members that future meetings would be on one-hour notice. With no further business, Senator David Smith moved to rise and adjourn, and the committee adjourned.
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The conference committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget and Agriculture, Environment, and General Government met briefly to exchange budget-related offers between the House and Senate. The House offered the Senate the proviso and implementing bill, along with offers on two conforming bills: House Bill 501E on petroleum cleanup programs and Senate Bill 2506E on fuel taxes. The Senate responded that it would review the House offer and indicated it also had a House offer on the budget, back of the bill, and projects for the House to consider.
No public comment was offered. Members were reminded that the committee was on one-hour notice for the next meeting. Senator Davis moved to adjourn, and the committee adjourned without objection.
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The House Budget and Senate Appropriations Conference Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met briefly to continue budget negotiations. Senator DiCeglie said the Senate appreciated the House’s offer and had made an offer on the proviso, back of the bill, and implementing bill, noting that progress was being made on the issues. The House responded that it had also made an offer on the budget and projects for review.
No public comment was offered, and no substantive debate or testimony occurred. With no further business, Vice Chair DiCeglie moved to adjourn, and the committee adjourned without objection.
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Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Conference Committee on Health and Human Services/Health Care May 14th, 2026
Summary:
The health care budget conference convened and the House presented House Offer Number Two on the health care budget and projects, with changes marked in yellow on the left side of the pages. Senator Trumbull responded positively, noting that the House appeared to have funded a substantial number of Senate priorities and that this had been the goal.
No members of the public or others came forward to address the conference committee. With no further business before the committee and the meeting being on one-hour notice, Senator Trumbull moved to adjourn. The conference adjourned without objection.
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The conference committee on State Administration, Budget, Agriculture, Environmental, and General Government Appropriations met briefly to review budget negotiation materials. The chair noted that the House had submitted a second offer on budget proviso language, back-of-the-bill items, and projects, along with a first offer on implementing and conforming bills. Members were told that many shaded sections reflected areas where the two chambers had already made significant progress in agreeing on numbers and wording.
Senator Breuter and Chairman Maggard both thanked each other and their staff for the work done so far, and described the negotiations as making substantial progress toward finalizing the budget. No additional comments were offered by members, and there was no public testimony.
With no further business, the committee reminded members to watch for notice of the next meeting, noting the one-hour notice requirement. Representative Cheney moved to adjourn.
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The Conference Committee on State Administration, Budget, Agriculture, Environmental, and General Government Appropriations met briefly to receive the Senate’s first offer on the budget spreadsheet, proviso items, projects, the back of the bill, and the implementing bill. Senator Brodeur said the offer included many areas already agreed to, with numerous items grayed out or highlighted to show movement toward compromise, and he described it as a strong first offer that would narrow differences on several issues.
House members responded positively, saying the proposal looked good and thanking the Senate for its work. No additional substantive comments were offered by Senator Brodeur or other members. There was no public comment.
The committee reminded members to watch for notice of the next meeting, noting that only one-hour notice is required. The meeting then adjourned without any votes or formal actions beyond receiving the Senate offer.
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Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Conference Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education/PreK-12 May 12th, 2026
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Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Conference Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice/Justice May 12th, 2026
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Florida 2026 Regular Session
Budget Conference on State Administration/ Agriculture, Environment and General Government May 12th, 2026
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