The Florida Legislature will begin its 60 day annual Regular Session of passing new laws and regulations on January 10, 2012 and conclude Sine Die on March 5, 2012.

Akerman’s Government Affairs & Public Policy Practice Group is comprised of a state and federal team. The state team, headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida is just steps away from the State Capitol, and specializes in advocating the legislative interests of the firm’s clients. Often times, this means lobbying for new public policy initiatives which result in a fair and equitable statutory treatment; or promulgation of a favorable regulatory rule from a particular state agency.

In addition to substantive policy creation, the annual preparation and writing of the state’s budget during the Session is yet another way our client’s goals are protected and achieved. Currently, Florida’s spending budget is approximately $67 billion dollars and is balanced against a combination of revenues from sales and business taxes; occupational and user fees; and federal share allocations from roads to healthcare.