POLICY ACTION CENTER

This page is a one-stop shop for all things related to FAC’s Public Policy initiatives. Navigate using the icons below to view information on each topic.

2025 Session Resources:

2025 Legislation Tracker
View the bills FAC's policy team is monitoring during the 2025 Legislative Session.
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2025 Preemption Tracker
View the preemption and mandate bills FAC's policy team is monitoring during the 2025 Legislative Session.
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2025 - 26 Governor's Proposed Budget
2025 Legislative Highlights
2025 Legislative Action Plan

 FAC POLICY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS AND MATERIALS

Policy Process Flowchart

Studio 67 Podcast

The FAC Public Policy team provides regular updates during session and recently launched a new season of our “FAC Check” podcast!  Click below to view the Studio 67 Library.

FAC POLICY PAPERS

Florida Explores Civil Citation Programs to Divert Incarceration
The Role of Tiny Homes in a Soaring Housing Market
ARPA Funds: Health & Public Safety
Investing in the Nation's Infrastructure: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

2025 FAC Legislative Bulletin

Session Week 2  – March 14, 2025

Session Week 1  – March 7, 2025

Committee Week 6 – February 21, 2025

Special Session C – February 14, 2025

Committee Week 4 – February 7, 2025

Session 2025A/B – January 29, 2025

Committee Week 2 – January 17, 2025

FAC DATA POINTS

SFY 2023-24 House & Senate Budget
On May 5th, 2023, the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate agreed to the budget for the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-2024.
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Living Wages in Local Government
The state minimum wage stands at $11.00 per hour, though a number of local governments have passed “living wage” ordinances to supplement wages in higher cost communities.
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County Term Limits Across the State
The Florida Constitution provides that 5-7 members will be elected to four-year staggered terms. Neither the Florida Constitution nor Florida Statutes provide term limits for county commissioners. However, a charter county has the authority to set their own term limits, View county term limits below.
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Florida Agriculture Profile: Where Do We Rank?
Despite boasting the country’s 4th largest economy overall, and citrus as a flagship commodity, Florida ranks 21st in the country in agricultural production by gross receipts.
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House and Senate Proposed Budget 2023
View the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate budgets for the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-2024.
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The Opioid Settlement: Where are we now?
In 2018, Florida sued 11 corporate entities for their wrongful conduct in the opioid epidemic crisis. The suit went to trial in April 2022 after four years of discovery. Where are we now?
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FAC Water Work Plan
Learn more about the future of water in Florida and FAC's strategic plan moving forward.
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The "Live Local" Affordable Housing Package
The “Live Local Act” seeks to provide expanded workforce and affordable housing in the state. Click here to see FAC's summary and position on SB 102.
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Water Control "Super" Preemption
Read FAC's summary and position on HB 1197 also known as the Water Control Super Preemption.
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Affordable Housing
Affordable housing is a continual obstacle for Floridians. Per FY21 data, a full-time hourly worker making minimum wage, $8.65 at the time, would need to work 93 hours a week to afford a modest 1-bedroom rental.
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Click here for 2024 Legislative Session Archived Resources

Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Community and Urban Affairs
Federal
Finance, Tax, and Administration
Health, Safety and Justice
Water and Environmental Sustainability
Preemption