St. Petersburg officials are closely monitoring a storm recovery bill that prevents them from regulating development. Potentially losing property tax revenue is another top concern for 2026.
The city will also advocate for firearm restrictions, environmental resiliency programs, insurance cost reductions and childcare subsidies amid what one municipal lobbyist called a “fairly crazy” Legislative Session Thursday. While the full Florida Legislature will not convene until January, committee meetings began Oct. 6.
A City Council committee approved St. Petersburg’s annual list of legislative priorities Thursday morning. Councilmember Lisset Hanewicz kicked off the discussion by referencing a recent article regarding Senate Bill 180.
Sen. Nick DiCeglie sponsored the legislation tha