House Bill 5003 aims to implement the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act by revising funding and budgetary processes across various state agencies in Florida. Key provisions include amendments to the Florida Education Finance Program, adjustments to the safe school allocation, and changes to the Educational Enrollment Stabilization Program. The bill authorizes the Agency for Health Care Administration to submit budget amendments for realigning Medicaid funding and increasing budget authority for health programs, while also requiring quarterly reporting from institutions involved in workforce expansion. Additionally, it extends the authority for several programs, such as the hospital directed payment program, and mandates the Department of Juvenile Justice to review county juvenile detention payments.

The bill also introduces new provisions regarding state employee travel, including the establishment of per diem and mileage allowances, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining operational continuity during the transition to new systems like the Florida Planning, Accounting, and Ledger Management (PALM) system. It includes specific compensation limits for private court-appointed counsel and provisions for local law enforcement agencies to apply for bonuses. Furthermore, the bill addresses environmental protection measures, including the cleanup of PFAS substances, and establishes a framework for managing trust funds within state agencies. Many provisions are set to expire on July 1, 2027, indicating a temporary nature for some amendments.

Statutes affected:
H 5003 Filed: 394.9082, 409.915, 766.314, 409.990, 216.262, 215.18, 27.5304, 908.1033, 24.105, 627.351, 110.116, 215.5586, 284.51, 376.91, 376.3071, 376.3072, 403.0673, 288.80125, 339.135, 288.0655, 216.181, 216.292, 11.52, 216.013, 216.023, 440.13