Legislative Glossary

Term Definition Acronym
Term:
Fiscal Year
Definition:
The 12-month period used for budgeting and accounting. In Florida state government, the fiscal year lasts from July 1 of one calendar year to June 30 of the next calendar year.
Term:
Floor
Definition:
Synonymous with Chamber. Floor action suggests consideration by the entire Senate or House rather than committee action.
Term:
Floor Amendment
Definition:
An amendment offered in the Chamber during discussion of a measure.
Term:
Florida Statutes
Definition:

A compilation of general laws of the state.

Term:
Florida Constitution
Definition:
The document that outlines the basic framework of Florida's system of government which was revised in 1968 and subsequently amended.