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Martin County

File #: 26-0609   
Type: Departmental Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 2/24/2026 Final action:
Title: LEGISLATIVE SESSION UPDATE

PLACEMENT: Departmental

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LEGISLATIVE SESSION UPDATE

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

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Each year the Board of County Commissioners adopts a state legislative program that sets the appropriations and policy priorities for the county.  This presentation will discuss the 2026 Legislative Priorities, the successes, and any additional direction needed within the legislative program.

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DEPARTMENT: Administration                     

PREPARED BY:                      Name: Sarah Powers                     

                     Title:                     Legislative Coordinator                     

REQUESTED BY: Don G. Donaldson, County Administrator                                          

 

PRESET:  9:30 AM   

PROCEDURES: None                     

 

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

 

The Board, along with staff, advocates throughout the legislative session in Tallahassee as well as Washington, DC to accomplish the legislative priorities of the County.  The county maintains a strong network with state and federal agencies, the legislative delegation, neighboring counties, and the community stakeholders to accomplish the goals set out by the legislative program.

 

Any additional documents will be distributed just before the Board meeting to assure the most up to date information is being reviewed.

 

ISSUES:

 

None

 

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:

 

None

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

 

RECOMMENDATION

The Board is asked to hear the presentation and direct staff accordingly.

 

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

None

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

RECOMMENDATION

None

                     

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

None

 

DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:

Budget Transfer / Amendment                      Chair Letter                                                               Contract / Agreement

Grant / Application                                          Notice          Ordinance                     Resolution

Other: