Florida Legislature

Regular sessions of the Legislature begin on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March and continue for 60 consecutive days, which may be extended by a three-fifths vote of each house. Special sessions may be called by the Governor, or may be convened by joint proclamation of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Special sessions may not exceed 20 days, unless extended by a three-fifths vote of each house.

Legislative proposals may be in the form of bills, resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint resolutions, or memorials. A bill is a proposed law, and it may be either a general bill or a local bill. A general bill would have a general impact within the state; a local bill would affect only a particular county, city, or town named in the bill. A majority vote is required to pass a bill, unless otherwise provided in the Constitution. [excerpt from FL Senate website]   How An Idea Becomes a Law

2019 Legislative Session

The Senate convened on March 5, 2019, for the 2019 Regular Session.
Senate Daily Calendars, Interim Calendars and Weekly Schedules
2019 Session Dates (PDF)  Interim Meeting Schedule

Florida House of Representatives
House Schedule

The Florida League of Cities advocates on behalf of municipalities throughout the state. The Palm Beach County League of Cities advocates on behalf of municipalities within Palm Beach County. Please be advised that the views of either League on each piece of pending legislation do not, in every respect, represent the views of the Village or its elected and appointed officials.

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