The bill is designed to implement the 2025-2026 General Appropriations Act, focusing on budget amendments and funding realignments for health care and social services. It grants the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Department of Health the authority to submit budget amendments for reallocating Medicaid funding and other health-related programs, including the Florida Kidcare program. The bill also extends exemptions for certain medical marijuana regulations and allows various departments, such as the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Veterans Affairs, to propose budget amendments for specific initiatives, including refugee support and veterans' nursing homes. Key insertions include provisions for the Florida Education Finance Program and the establishment of a new Florida Health Care Connection system to enhance data interoperability.

Additionally, the bill introduces amendments to existing statutes to streamline financial management and operational efficiency across various state programs. It establishes a new funding methodology for lead agencies, mandates monthly progress reports from the Department of Health, and allows for budget amendments related to various health and human services programs, contingent upon available federal revenues. The bill also outlines conditions for appropriations and transfers, including a cap on salary rates and the ability for department heads to make certain budget transfers. Most provisions are set to expire on July 1, 2026, indicating a temporary adjustment to current laws to accommodate the specified appropriations and operational needs.

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