Small County Coalition
of Florida
A non-partisan statewide alliance of county commissions in Florida’s small and rural counties. The Small County Coalition’s primary mission is to help Florida’s small and rural counties address legislative issues from a small county/rural perspective and work effectively with state agencies leadership.
What is Happening Right Now
The State Budget for 24-25 is signed, sealed and delivered.
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the 2024-25 budget (HB 5001) and released his list of line-item vetoes totaling $949,611,399.
Here are links to documents for you to dig deeper into what made and what didn’t.
Copy of Appropriations Bill – Prior to Vetoes –
General Appropriations Bill – 24-25 – Pre-Veto
2024 Budget Veto List –
Veto List of 2024-25 Budget items
Governor’s Transmittal Letter –
2024 Budget Veto Message
Pre-Veto listing of Project and Program funding –
County By County Budget Allocations in the 24-25 Budget
Important Legislative Calendar Dates
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| January 9 | Legislative Session Begins |
| January 16 | Small County Coalition Legislative Reception and Briefing |
| January 17 | Florida Association of Counties Legislative Day |
| January 17 | Small School District Council Consortium Legislative Briefing |
| January 17–18 | FSBA Day in the Legislature, Tallahassee, FL |
| January 24-25 | Rural Counties Day – FREDA |
| March 8 | Legislative Session End |
SCC – Final Revised – Legislative Report for the 2024 Regular Legislative Session – March 27 – 2024