The Brief
- Florida lawmakers will vote Monday on a delayed state budget after weeks of disputes.
- The new proposal is expected to be smaller than Gov. Ron DeSantis’ $115.6B plan.
- If passed, DeSantis has two weeks to sign or veto items before the July 1 deadline.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida lawmakers are set to vote on the state budget on Monday following weeks of ongoing budget disputes in Tallahassee.
On Friday, legislative leaders came to terms on a budget proposal that should be ready for House and Senate voting.
Florida budget: What prompted the delay?
The backstory:
The budget was supposed to be completed earlier on May 2, which was the end of the legislative session, but the House and Senate could not reach an agreement on a budget and tax cuts.…