We want to thank our Governmental Affairs Committee for their continued support and engagement throughout the 2025 Regular Legislative Session. As of June 18, the Florida Legislature has officially adjourned sine die, concluding the extended session after passing the state’s $115.1 billion budget and a series of key bills, including major tax policy reforms and education investments.
This article will include a full legislative recap highlighting our priority wins, pending bills, and what Miami businesses should know about the state budget. Please keep an eye out. Each of our four priority areas below contain four tabs
The 2025 Florida Legislative Session delivered a mixed bag of wins, setbacks, and stalled momentum across major policy areas. We break down the most critical outcomes across our 4 priorities: transportation, housing, workforce, resilience, and more.
🔴 = Major Setbacks
🟡 = Mixed or Incomplete Outcomes
🟢 = Clear Wins
| Policy Area |
Signal |
Summary |
| Transportation |
🔴 |
Funding wins, but major governance & trust fund losses |
| Housing |
🟢 |
Big policy progress + full funding preserved |
| Workforce & Education |
🟡 |
Early ed advanced, but big-picture reform stalled |
| Resiliency |
🔴 |
No new funding or legislative movement |
| Tourism (TDT) |
🟢 |
Local control preserved — for now |
| Legal Climate / Tort |
🟢 |
Legal reforms held firm |
| Business Costs & Taxes |
🟢 |
Rent tax eliminated, no new employer mandates |
