Bill > H5001

This bill, the General Appropriations Act, provides moneys for the annual period beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, as well as supplemental appropriations for the period ending June 30, 2023, to pay salaries and other expenses, capital outlay - buildings and other improvements, and for other specified purposes of various agencies of state government. The key provisions of the bill include: - Appropriations for the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP), including funds for base student allocation, class size reduction, and other education programs. - Appropriations for student financial aid programs, including the Bright Futures Scholarship, Florida Student Assistance Grant, and other scholarships and grants. - Appropriations for the Department of Corrections to fund prison operations, rehabilitation programs, and community supervision. - Appropriations for the Department of Juvenile Justice to fund detention centers, community-based programs, and prevention services. - Appropriations for the Department of Health to fund public health programs, disease control, and the Children's Medical Services network. - Appropriations for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to fund agricultural law enforcement, water policy coordination, and consumer protection programs. - Appropriations for the Department of Transportation for transportation infrastructure and operations. The bill appropriates funds from various state trust funds, as well as federal grants, to support these programs and services across multiple state agencies.

Appropriations Committee (H)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/5001