Agenda 05/13/2025 Item #11B (After-action report on the Board's State and Federal Legislative and Administrative Priorities in Tallahassee and Washington, D. C.)5/13/2025
Item # 11.B
ID# 2025-1437
Executive Summary
Recommendation to accept the after-action report for general legislation during the 2025 Florida legislative session and
provide an update on the extension of the Regular Session to consider the General Appropriations Act and related bills.
OBJECTIVE: To pursue and report on the Board’s State and Federal Legislative and Administrative Priorities in
Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.
CONSIDERATIONS: Each year, prior to the convening of the State Legislature, staff prepares a proposed list of State
and Federal Legislative and Administrative Priorities for the upcoming year for consideration and subsequent
endorsement by the Board. The Priorities document sets the policy and appropriations goals for the lobbying team and
provides guidance in monitoring, supporting, or opposing legislation, as applicable.
On May 2, 2025, the Legislature officially extended the Regular Session through June 6, 2025. Sixteen bills are included
in the extension, including the General Appropriations Act and conforming bills.
The State and Federal Legislative and Administrative Priorities of the Board support all four categories of the Strategic
Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT: This executive summary has no immediate fiscal impact.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This executive summary has no immediate growth management impact.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal issues and requires
majority vote for Board action. -JAK
RECOMMENDATIONS: To accept the after-action report on general legislation from the 2025 Florida legislative
session and provide an update on the extended Regular Session.
PREPARED BY: Bridget Corcoran - Legislative Affairs Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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