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March 2, 2018
The House and Senate have begun the process of resolving differences between the two chambers' spending plans. On Tuesday evening, House and Senate leaders announced agreement on allocations - specific amounts to be allocated for the major budget areas - and lawmakers are now negotiating how funds will be spent.
Both chambers passed budget plans on February 8 for the fiscal year that starts July 1, both proposing about $87 billion in spending. Lawmakers are faced with unexpected costs and a lower estimate of corporate tax revenue than when the two chambers approved their budget proposals. The biggest change stems from plans to spend at least $400 million in response to the February 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
The top budget priority for the FCCB has been to ensure the safety of all school students as the legislature considers SB 7026 and HB 7101.