Team 100 has been hard at work in Tallahassee during the 2025 Legislative Session. It has been an eventful and impactful year, full of big ideas and important legislation. I have remained focused on advancing our bills through the process and securing key appropriations to bring resources back to District 100.
This session has brought forward several noteworthy proposals from leaders across the state. Among them are efforts to raise the Homestead Exemption to reduce the Property Tax burden on Floridians, and a proposal to permanently lower the sales tax. This would also reduce the business rent tax. I believe both of these initiatives are strong steps toward easing the financial pressures on Florida families and businesses.
I am especially proud to be sponsoring HB 797 Veteran and Spouse Nursing Home Beds, a bill that supports our veterans by expanding access to nursing home beds. HB 797 would allow a 501(c)(3) nonprofit retirement community – one that serves only veterans, their spouses, and surviving spouses, to create “Veteran and Spouse Designated Nursing Home Beds” within a skilled nursing facility.
The bill also permits the transfer of nursing home beds within 100 miles if there is no facility currently available, ensuring that our veterans receive the care they deserve closer to home. Our veterans deserve our respect and the best care in the twilight of their lives.
Another piece of legislation that I am supporting is HB 383, by Representative Lopez. This bill establishes the My Safe Florida Home Condo Pilot Program. I am pleased with the updates made to the bill this session, particularly the change that now allows condo boards to approve grants with 75% board approval, rather than requiring a unanimous vote. In addition, associations are now eligible for grants of up to $175,000, which can be used for crucial improvements like:
• Exterior doors
• Garage doors
• Windows and skylights
• Roof improvements, including:
• Reinforcing roof-to-wall connections
• Strengthening roof-deck attachments
• Installing secondary water resistance
• Replacing the roof covering
Each session, my goal is to help make Florida a better place for every resident. Every bill I file and every appropriation I pursue is done with that mission in mind. I also want to thank all of our constituents who made the trip to Tallahassee this year to share their priorities and advocate for the issues they care about. Your voices make a difference, and I believe the best way to influence the process is to show up and speak up.
