Florida House Bill H1633

Florida 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/13/25
• Refer: 5/13/25
• Passed: 5/13/25
• Engrossed: 5/13/25

Caption

Extension of the 2025 Regular Session of the Legislature

Impact

The extension allows lawmakers to address various legislative items and ensure sufficient deliberation on pending bills, fostering a more extensive review process. This could particularly benefit complex legislation that requires comprehensive discussion. The extension may also facilitate the consideration of bills that were at risk of being postponed or indefinitely withdrawn due to time constraints during the regular session.

Summary

House Concurrent Resolution 1633 proposes an extension of the 2025 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature, extending the session to June 30, 2025. The resolution arises from the recognition that the Legislature requires additional time beyond the originally scheduled 60 days to complete its necessary tasks. By invoking Section 3(d), Article III of the State Constitution, the resolution articulates the need to continue legislative processes.

Contention

One of the notable aspects of this resolution is the potential tension it creates between the need for thorough legislative action and the expectations of constituents for timely governance. While supporters might argue that the additional time is essential for effective legislation, detractors may question the efficiency and necessity of extending the session, suggesting it could prolong political debates without delivering decisive outcomes.