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FL H0707

Bill

Status

Passed

4/29/2024

Primary Sponsor

Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State universities may retain and report to the Board of Governors an annual reserve balance exceeding the required minimum 7 percent carry forward balance of their state operating budget
  • A university's carry forward spending plan may now include retention of the carry forward balance as a reserve fund to be used for authorized expenses in subsequent years
  • Authorized carry forward expenditures include capital outlay projects, renovation/repair/maintenance projects, remodeling or infrastructure projects, natural disaster repairs, operating expenditures supporting the university's mission, and contingency reserves for governor-declared emergencies
  • Universities that fail to maintain the 7 percent minimum balance must submit a plan to the Board of Governors to reach that threshold within the next fiscal year
  • Effective July 1, 2024, amending section 1011.45, Florida Statutes

Legislative Description

State University Unexpended Funds

Last Action

Chapter No. 2024-124

4/29/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/26/2024
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee1/22/2024
Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee12/19/2023

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