DeSantis says he'll take action 'soon' on Florida budget for next year
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said his office continues to review a $117 billion budget that lawmakers passed last month for the 2023-24 fiscal year, which starts July 1.
“We’ll put the finishing touches on this budget very, very soon,” DeSantis said during an event in Wildwood.
Lawmakers have not formally sent the budget to DeSantis, who has line-item veto power, for his final approval.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the budget was among bills from the 2023 legislative session that had not been delivered to DeSantis. He has signed 196 bills and vetoed two, while 39 others await action.
Florida lawmakers last month passed a record yearly spending plan that covers more than 500 pages and includes hi...
