The highlights include new tax relief, such as a “Second Amendment Summer” tax holiday from Memorial Day to July 4, exempting ammo and firearms.

The proposal is an initial step as lawmakers prepare to negotiate a final budget during the legislative session. It includes pay increases for first responders and tax cuts, and a firearms sales tax holiday.

Ron DeSantis presented his proposed state budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year Monday morning in Tallahassee. Desantis is calling the budget the "Focus on fiscal responsibility". For more News, Weather,