Florida Legislature OKs emergency budget to be revamped in post-coronavirus special session

Published March 16, 2020 12:00pm ET



Florida lawmakers this week will adopt a temporary $92 billion budget that sets aside at least $300 million for coronavirus response and boosts state reserves above $3.8 billion.

As of Sunday afternoon, remaining uncertainties included when, exactly, the Legislature would approve the plan – Wednesday? Thursday? Friday? – if lawmakers could “phone in” votes rather than reconvene, and when they’re likely to meet in a special session before the fiscal year begins July 1 to make adjustments as circumstances dictate.

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