The 2025-2026 Florida Budget, totaling $115.1 billion, was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 30 - just one day before the new fiscal year began. The budget reflects a $3.8 billion reduction from the previous year and includes more than $560 million in vetoes, including dozens of local projects. Despite these constraints, several Chamber priorities secured significant wins, while others saw funding diverted or deferred. B
This article includes a breakdown of how the final budget aligns with the Chamber's four core policy pillars and regional partnerships, sectioned into four tabs: Major Setbacks, Areas to Watch, Budget Performance by Chamber Pillar, and Impact on Key Regional Partners.
The 2025-26 Final Budget 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
Despite a leaner budget and several high-profile vetoes, the Chamber’s core priorities in transportation, housing, workforce education, and resilience received meaningful investment in the 2025–2026 budget. While the continued sweep of the State Transportation Trust Fund and the veto of key local priorities present concerns, the Chamber remains well-positioned to advocate for sustained and expanded funding in the year ahead
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