The bill SB 2502 implements the 2025-2026 General Appropriations Act and introduces various amendments to Florida statutes aimed at enhancing funding and operational efficiency across state agencies. Key provisions include requiring state universities to waive out-of-pocket expenses for students under certain conditions, establishing a carry forward spending plan for excess reserve balances, and allowing the Agency for Health Care Administration to submit multiple budget amendments to realign Medicaid funding. The bill also revises the duties of the Institute for Freedom in the Americas at Miami Dade College, authorizes state university boards to accept procurement methods for health care providers, and extends exemptions for certain medical marijuana regulations. Additionally, it addresses funding for programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Provider Rate Table.

Further amendments include provisions for the Department of Environmental Protection to make monthly transfers to land acquisition trust funds, establish cleanup target levels for PFAS, and create a Hurricane Restoration Reimbursement Grant Program for properties affected by recent hurricanes. The bill also introduces a Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program and modifies compensation limits for court-appointed counsel. Notably, many provisions are set to expire on July 1, 2026, ensuring that certain amendments revert to their previous state unless further action is taken. Overall, SB 2502 aims to streamline budget processes, enhance funding for various state programs, and ensure accountability in resource allocation.

Statutes affected:
S 2502 Filed: 381.986, 409.908, 394.9082, 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
S 2502 e1: 1004.89, 381.986, 409.908, 393.066, 394.9082, 409.915, 766.314, 216.262, 215.18, 27.5304, 934.50, 908.1033, 24.105, 627.351, 110.116, 215.5586, 259.105, 376.91, 403.0673, 375.041, 339.135, 288.0655, 282.201, 216.181, 216.292, 11.52, 216.013, 216.023, 440.13, 551.118, 373.0421
S 2502 er: 1004.89, 381.986, 409.908, 393.066, 394.9082, 409.915, 766.314, 216.262, 215.18, 27.5304, 934.50, 908.1033, 24.105, 627.351, 110.116, 215.5586, 259.105, 376.91, 403.0673, 375.041, 339.135, 288.0655, 282.201, 216.181, 216.292, 11.52, 216.013, 216.023, 440.13, 551.118, 373.0421