2025 Florida Legislature

State lawmakers are pushing for a constitutional amendment to instead create a new elected cabinet position called the Commissioner of Government Efficiency. It passed its first committee Tuesday.

A bill would change how Floridians place constitutional amendments on the ballot, and it would prevent the use of taxpayer dollars to promote or oppose a ballot measure.

Floridians voted in 2020 to raise the minimum wage gradually, but SB 676 would allow those in apprenticeship programs, work-studies and internships to opt out of those requirements.

It’s usually someone in a social media application or electronic mail program — and the only way to serve them is via the app that protects their identity

Supporters say the measure helps fix a “broken system”, but opponents worry it will have a “chilling effect”, keeping Floridians from engaging with the process.

They spoke in favor of state park and residential utility protections, and protested proposed changes to the citizens' initiative process.

The bill has a strong supporter in Senate President Ben Albritton

The only open carry bill filed this session was withdrawn.

The influence of political parties, powerful politicians and lobbying impacts a bill’s future long before it sees its first committee.

Republican lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis have been pushing for a study on eliminating property taxes in Florida. But some lawmakers are concerned about how local governments will make up the lost revenue.