Budget Stabilization Fund
Sponsor: HJR 5019 (2025)
In plain English
Raises the constitutional ceiling for Florida's Budget Stabilization Fund from 10% to 25% of general revenue collections, requires annual transfers of the lesser of $750 million or the amount needed to reach that ceiling unless specified conditions apply, and permits withdrawals for critical state needs under the amendment's limits.
Arguments for and against
Attributed claims extracted from the public record. Neither side is endorsed here.
The Bradenton Times reports that advocates view the larger reserve as insurance against a recession or unexpected economic or financial crisis.
The Bradenton Times reports that critics question setting aside hundreds of millions of dollars each year instead of using the revenue for current needs such as education and health care.
Voter considerations
The amendment requires approval by at least 60% of votes cast and would take effect January 5, 2027.
Fiscal impact
The Florida House final analysis says the fiscal impact on state government is indeterminate but likely insignificant. It does not provide a household-level estimate.
Who's behind this measure?
Public positions and campaign money—not a recommendation for how to vote.
Supporting groups and campaigns
- Republican Party of Florida (opens in a new tab)Secondary reporting
- Florida TaxWatch (opens in a new tab)Secondary reporting
- Florida Legislature (opens in a new tab)Secondary reporting
Committee totals have not been collected. This does not mean $0.
Opposing groups and campaigns
- Americans for Tax Reform (opens in a new tab)Secondary reporting
- Florida Education Association (opens in a new tab)Secondary reporting
- LWV of Florida (opens in a new tab)Secondary reporting
Committee totals have not been collected. This does not mean $0.
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About sources & coverage
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Groups as listed by Ballotpedia (secondary reporting), retrieved 2026-10-26: campaigns, parties, unions and organizations; elected officials and candidates omitted. Additional groups quoted from lwvfl.org.
No verified ballot-measure committee finance (Yes/No committees) on file for this measure yet. This is a gap in our records, not a $0 total.
Official ballot summary
Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to increase the amount of funds that may be retained in the budget stabilization fund from 10% to 25% of general revenue collections, require the legislature to transfer the lesser of $750 million or the amount required to reach 25% of the general revenue collections each year unless certain conditions are met, and allow the legislature to withdraw funds for critical state needs.
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