Florida Veteran Legislation
Regular sessions of the Florida Legislature begin on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March and continue for 60 consecutive days, which may be extended by a three-fifths vote of each house. Special sessions may be called by the Governor, or may be convened by joint proclamation of the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives. Special sessions may not exceed 20 days, unless extended by a three-fifths vote of each house. The Florida fiscal year starts July 1 of every year.
Provided here is a list of Florida veteran-related legislation and veteran-related appropriation requests that the agency is tracking. Please note, during session and interim committee weeks, this list is updated weekly. Otherwise, this list is updated monthly. If you have any general questions, please contact the FDVA legislative staff. If you have specific questions pertaining to the legislation or appropriation request, please contact the member who is sponsoring the legislation or request. Inclusion of legislation in this report is for informational purposes only.
Inclusion does not imply endorsement of, support of, or opposition to any particular piece of legislation by the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Florida Veteran-Related Legislation
Legislation Tracking Websites:
Florida House of Representatives
FDVA Legislative Affairs Office:
Roy Clark
FDVA Legislative and Cabinet Affairs Director
Phone: (850) 487-1533, ext. 7723
ClarkR@fdva.state.fl.us