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SB 2500EFLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026E
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State Appropriations Bill (SB 2500E)

Original title: Appropriations

May 12, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation dictates the distribution of state funds for public services, infrastructure, and employee wages, directly impacting the operational capacity of state agencies and the financial support provided to local government entities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

State employees

Eligible employees receive base rate salary increases and potential special pay adjustments.

Local government entities

These entities receive state aid and are subject to reporting requirements regarding funding fluctuations.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill outlines the state's budget and appropriations for the 2026-2027 , detailing funding allocations across various state departments, local government aid, and employee compensation adjustments. It includes specific provisions for salary increases and special pay adjustments for eligible state employees.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This legislation dictates the distribution of state funds for public services, infrastructure, and employee wages, directly impacting the operational capacity of state agencies and the financial support provided to local government entities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to unspent funds from the previous year's budget?
According to the bill, unspent funds from chapter 2025-198, Laws of Florida, are required to to the state.
Are there specific pay adjustments for state employees?
Yes, the bill authorizes base rate salary increases for eligible employees as of June 30, 2026, and special pay adjustments for employees in specific counties.

News Coverage

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Lobbying Activity

ACG Advocacy

on behalf of The Vertical Flight Society

2026

DEFENSEBUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS

Defense Authorization. Defense Appropriations. Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations.

ACG Advocacy

on behalf of DREXEL UNIVERSITY

2026

BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS

General issues impacting higher education. Research and development funding for specialty materials. Appropriations for University funding. Issues related to pediatric hospitals.

1-800 Contacts, Inc.

$250,000

2026

CONSUMER ISSUES/SAFETY/PRODUCTSHEALTH ISSUES

Issues and legislative proposals related to contact lenses Issues related to the Federal Trade Commission Contact Lens Rule H.R.8773: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 9027: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 HR 4282 S. 3354, Curtis QUIET Act.

ACPR

$130,000

2026

BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONSCOMMUNICATIONS/BROADCASTING/RADIO/TV

ACPR FY 2027 appropriations requests; general issues related to rural public radio

535 GROUP, LLC

on behalf of Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the City of Huntsville

2026

DEFENSEBUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS

Monitor NDAA for Defense energy program authorization. Monitor Defense energy Grant programs.

ADOBE INC

$450,000

2026

COMPUTER INDUSTRYDEFENSEGOVERNMENT ISSUESCOPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARK

IT Modernization and Digital Service delivery issues; Digital Service Delivery IT Acquisition, and Content Authenticity and digital provenance issues; Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI); artificial intelligence; content provenance; privacy; technology in and competition issues; AI innovation and the economy; Content provenance and AI Labelling; IT modernization; Support for H.R. 9112 - CREATOR Act

ACG Advocacy

on behalf of Chemonics International, Inc.

2026

BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONSFOREIGN RELATIONS

Appropriations.

ACG Advocacy

on behalf of Tidal Flight, Inc.

2026

BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONSDEFENSE

Defense Appropriations.

ACG Advocacy

on behalf of Babington Technology

2026

DEFENSE

Issues related to soldier sustainment and field feeding. Defense Appropriations.

340B Health

$240,000

2026

PHARMACY

The SECURE 340B Act (H.R. 9599); The Tax-Exempt Hospital Transparency Act (H.R.9504); 340B PATIENTS Act (H.R. 4581/S.2372); Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act (H.R. 7391); 2027 OPPS Proposed Rule; Information Collection Request Title: 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Application, Implementation, and Evaluation, OMB Number 0906-NEW; Manufacturer Demand for Access to in-House Pharmacy Claims Data; Lilly 340B Drug Pricing Denial; HRSA Rebate Model Pilot pending regulation; Pending Senate "Gang of Six" draft 340B legislation; FY27 Appropriations legislation; Pending introduction of updated and expanded Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift95% confidence

Fiscal Reversion

The bill explicitly mandates the reversion of unspent funds from the prior year's budget (Chapter 2025-198), indicating a strict approach to fiscal carry-overs.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz30
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