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The "Florida Statutes and Laws of Florida" subject guide, meticulously curated by the FAU Government Information and Maps Department, serves as a comprehensive resource hub for accessing the legislative framework and legal landscape of the Sunshine State. Designed to meet the needs of researchers, students, legal professionals, and the general public alike, this guide offers a wealth of resources about Florida's legislative process, statutes, and constitution.

At the heart of the guide are links to the Florida Legislature, providing users with direct access to the official websites of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Here, users can track legislative sessions, committee hearings, and bill proposals, gaining insight into the workings of Florida's lawmaking bodies.

Additionally, the guide offers online access to the Florida Statutes, encompassing current laws from 1997 to the present and historical laws dating back to when Florida was a territory (1822-1845) and beyond (1845+). Users can explore the legal framework governing various aspects of life in Florida, from criminal justice and civil rights to environmental regulations and business practices.

Furthermore, the guide provides online access to the Florida Constitution, allowing users to review the state's foundational principles and governing framework. From the powers and duties of state government to the rights and liberties of its citizens, the Florida Constitution serves as a cornerstone of the state's legal system.

With its comprehensive collection of resources and user-friendly interface, the "Florida Statutes and Laws of Florida" subject guide is invaluable for anyone seeking to understand, navigate, or research Florida's legal landscape. Whether studying law, conducting legal research, or staying informed about state statutes and legislative developments, users will find this guide an indispensable resource for exploring the legal framework of the Sunshine State.

NOTE: This guide is to provide online access points to Florida Laws and the Florida Statutes; we do not offer interpretations of the Florida Laws.

The Florida Legislature is the legislature of the U.S. State of Florida. It is organized as a bicameral body composed of an upper chamber, the Senate, and a lower chamber, the House of Representatives. Article III, Section 1 of the Florida Constitution, adopted in 1968, defines the legislature's role and how it should be constituted. The legislature is composed of 160 state legislators (120 in the House and 40 in the Senate). The legislature's primary purpose is to enact new laws and amend or repeal existing ones. It meets in the Florida State Capitol building in Tallahassee.

For more information on Florida Statutes, Florida Laws, and the Florida State Constitution, see:

Florida Statues and Laws of Florida Welcome to the Florida Statues and Laws Subject Guide. This guide will provide you with research access to links to the current Florida Legislature, Florida statutes, Florida Laws, and the Florida Constitution. You will also find links to historical Florida Documents to provide a historical perspective on the evolution of Florida Law.

Florida Senate Florida House of Representatives

Online Sunshine - The Florida State Legislature Official homepage for the Florida Legislature
The Florida Senate The Senate comprises 40 members, each elected from single-member districts across the state. The Florida Legislature meets in session every year for sixty consecutive days. A regular session of the legislature shall convene on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of each odd-numbered year and on the second Tuesday after the first Monday in January of each even-numbered year. There are other ways in which the Legislature may be convened as outlined in Article III, Section 2, of the Florida Constitution, including special sessions, which may be called either by the Governor or by a joint proclamation issued by the Senate President and House Speaker.
Florida Senate Daily Journals (Online) Daily journals are provisional and appear on the Daily Journals tab until they are published in a Bound Journal. Visit the Bound Journals tab to view all Bound Journals.
Florida Senate Bound Journals (Online) The Senate Journal is considered the official record of the Florida Senate as overseen by the Secretary of the Senate. Daily journals are provisional. (The Bound Journals covers from 1839 through the previous year.)
Senate Broadcast Schedule Today's Video Broadcast Schedule along with a link to the Senate Video Archives.
Florida Senators by County You can also be sorted by district number, legislator's last name, & party.
The Florida House of Representatives The Florida House of Representatives is the lower House of the Florida Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Florida, and the Florida Senate is the upper House. Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution of Florida, adopted in 1968, defines the role of the Legislature and how it is to be constituted.[2] The House is composed of 120 members, each elected from a single-member district with a population of approximately 157,000 residents. Legislative districts are drawn on the basis of population figures provided by the federal decennial census. Representatives' terms begin immediately upon their election.
Florida House of Representatives Bound Journals (Online) This page will take you to the current year, but at the top of the page, you can access older. journals by the drop-down section for date. HOWEVER, unlike the FL Senate Journals which goes back to 1839. The House Journals only go back to 1998.
House Broadcast Schedule The House Schedule is updated regularly with event information and broadcast changes. Please check back frequently and refresh this page for the most current information available regarding House events.
Florida Representatives You can be sorted by district number, representative's last name, & party.

Additional Important Links:

Bill Citator Current session reports are updated several times daily. All reports are in PDF format. House and Senate bills are numbered in serial order, with House bills odd-numbered and Senate bills even-numbered.
Florida Statutes Provides links to the current state statutes and archived back to 1997 online.
Florida Constitution This link provides access to an online copy of the Florida State Constitution.
Laws of Florida (Florida Department of State website) A verbatim publication of the general and special laws enacted by the Florida Legislature in a given year and published each year following the legislature's regular session. It presents the laws in the order in which they are numbered by the Secretary of State, as well as resolutions and memorials passed by the legislature. Source: Florida Senate Glossary
Lobbyist Information There is ONE portal for BOTH lobbyist registrations and compensation reports.

Last updated on Sep 11, 2024 1:49 PM