This bill aims to implement the 2025-2026 General Appropriations Act by introducing various provisions related to budget amendments and funding realignments across multiple state agencies. It authorizes the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to submit budget amendments for realigning Medicaid funding and transferring federal funds to the Department of Health. The bill also allows both the AHCA and the Department of Health to realign funding within the Florida Kidcare program and mandates quarterly reporting from institutions involved in workforce expansion programs. Additionally, it extends exemptions for certain medical marijuana rules from rulemaking requirements and includes provisions for the future expiration and reversion of specified laws, with many provisions set to expire on July 1, 2026.

Key insertions in the bill include provisions for the Department of Health to provide monthly reports on funding methodologies and the establishment of a phased implementation plan for various health programs. The bill also introduces a drone replacement grant program within the Department of Law Enforcement and allows state agencies to purchase vehicles from nonstate vendors without prior approval under certain conditions. Furthermore, it amends existing statutes to enhance the operational efficiency of state agencies, including provisions for budget amendments by the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline budget processes, enhance funding for critical state programs, and ensure accountability through reporting requirements.

Statutes affected:
S 2502 pb: 381.986, 409.908, 409.915, 216.262, 215.18, 27.5304, 934.50, 110.116, 215.5586, 259.105, 376.91, 403.0673, 288.80125, 339.135, 339.08, 250.245, 288.0655, 216.181, 216.292