Florida’s Legislature has two chambers: a 40-member Senate, whose members serve four-year terms, and a 120-member House of Representatives, whose members serve two-year terms. The Legislature meets each year for a 60-day regular session. Here is how an idea becomes law: The only bill the Legislature must pass each year is the state budget, called…
The 2027 Regular Session begins March 2, 2027, and Capitol Recycles Day takes place during the second week of March. Florida’s regular legislative session starts in January in even‑numbered years and in March in odd‑numbered years because the schedule is tied to the state’s biennial election cycle and the need for lawmakers to be available…
The most effective advocates are prepared, brief and personal. You don’t need to be a policy expert; lawmakers want to hear how decisions affect the people and communities they represent. Before the event Find your state senator and representative using the “Find Your Legislator” tools at flsenate.gov and myfloridahouse.gov. Request a meeting early. Legislators’ schedules…
Recycle Florida Today, Inc. (RFT) is Florida’s state recycling organization and premier association representing recycling and environmental professionals throughout Florida from the public, private non-profit, and institutional sectors. RFT was formed to be a driving force to help Florida implement its recycling goals and objectives. RFT continues to provide educational and networking opportunities about…
The Southern Waste Information eXchange, Inc. (SWIX), is a non-profit clearinghouse and repository for businesses and government agencies.