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FL S1128

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Education Postsecondary

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Florida universities may retain and report to the Board of Governors an annual reserve balance exceeding the existing 7 percent minimum carry forward requirement of their state operating budget
  • Universities that fail to maintain the 7 percent minimum balance must still submit a plan to the Board of Governors to restore that balance within the next fiscal year
  • A university's carry forward spending plan may now include retention of the carry forward balance as a reserve fund for authorized expenses in subsequent years
  • Authorized carry forward expenditures continue to include capital outlay projects, renovation/repair, infrastructure, natural disaster recovery, operating expenditures supporting the university's mission, and emergency contingency reserves
  • Effective date is July 1, 2024; sponsored by Senator Martin and reported by the Senate Committee on Education Postsecondary

Legislative Description

University Carry Forward Balances

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 707

3/1/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/25/2024
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education1/18/2024

Full Bill Text

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