FNA Member Update

January 30, 2026

Florida Legislative Session Bill Tracker

Each week, FNA will provide members an updated bill tracker with the priority legislation that we are watching. This resources is only for FNA members.


Click here to view the Bill Tracker.


If you have any questions about the document, please let Leah know.



Update on Honest Servcies Registry Rulemaking

Reminder: The Solicitations of Contributions proposed rule 5J-7.004 and associated forms are now published in the Florida Administrative Registry. This update is because of SB 700, passed by the Legislature in 2025 that says nonprofits must attest that they do not receive contributions, funding, support or services from a foreign source of concern, as listed in Florida Statutes.


Click here to view the proposed rule changes and attestations: 


Action Alert:

If you have any questions or feedback about the attached forms or process, please email them to Sabeen by Friday, February 6th.


FNA will compile the feedback and submit to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by their deadline of February 11th.

Looming Federal Shutdown Update

Earlier this week, a legislative package with the six remaining spending bills, including one for the Department of Homeland Security, failed in the Senate. It passed the House earlier this month, but after the ICE killing of a protestor in Minnesota, Senate Democrats and some Republicans would not approve the DHS bill as written.


The White House and Senate Democrats announced yesterday an agreement to remove the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spending bill from the legislative package, and to instead enact the remaining five full-year spending bills that already passed the House. This includes full-year funding for Labor-Health and Human Services-Education, Transportation-Housing and Urban Development, Defense, State-Foreign Operations, and Financial Services.


Under the agreement, DHS would be funded through a two-week continuing resolution (CR) to give policymakers more time to negotiate over policy changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Democratic lawmakers are demanding changes to tighten rules on warrants, mandate independent investigations, prohibit masks and require body cameras for DHS agents.


Senate leaders want to quickly enact the compromise. Once the revised package passes the Senate, it must return to the House for another vote. The House is not slated to return to session until Monday, but it is possible that Speaker Johnson may call members back to DC over the weekend. Congressional leaders are hoping the President can put some pressure on House members to support the package.


While a partial shutdown is likely, it is possible that it could be very short-lived, with resolution by the weekend or early next week.



Nonprofits and ICE Guidance

If you think your organization may be visited by an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, please review some basic information as of February 2025 regarding the rights and obligations of nonprofit organizations. You can access the document here: Nonprofits and ICE Guidance

Conagra Brands Foundation

Letter of Intent Due February 15th

The Conagra Brands Foundation supports select nonprofit organizations that align with our core focus areas. This includes a broad array of initiatives that address food insecurity, such as: food access, nutrition education, cooking skills, healthy and active lifestyles and select urban agricultural programs that have a clear community focus and provide entrepreneurial skills to help individuals participate in the farm to fork economy.

Click here for more information.

Only 3 Days Left to Register for Florida Nonprofit Day!


Don't miss your chance to join us and your nonprofit peers in Tallahassee on February 10-11!


The second annual Florida Nonprofit Day will bring together nonprofit leaders, advocates, and policymakers for two days of impact and collaboration. Registration is now open, and there are a limited amount of spots left!


If you have ever wanted to advocacte and/or lobby in Tallahasse, now is your chance to do so with many nonprofit peers and the support of the FNA team.

Upcoming Events

Property Tax Primer: What Potential Changes to Property Taxes in Florida Mean to Nonprofits
February 3, 4-4:45PM ET


State elected officials have been talking about reducing or eliminating property taxes for a year, but what does that actually mean?


Join FNA and the Florida League of Cities to break down what property taxes fund at the local level, what we know about potential changes to the property tax system, and how those may affect nonprofit organizations. We'll also discuss how to discuss this issue with your Boards and how you can determine if this is an advocacy issue for your organization.



Communicating with Elected Officials
February 5, 9:30-11AM ET


This workshop is perfect for anyone who is intimidated by reaching out to an elected official - or anyone who wants to shore up their advocacy communication skills!



Navigating Federal Regulatory Shifts: A Compliance Briefing for Florida Nonprofits
February 24, 12-1PM ET


2025 included many regulatory changes at the federal level that are relevant to Florida nonprofits. Join FNA and our expert speakers on a webinar that outlines changes in federal policies pertaining to the False Claims Act, Grant Conditions & Program Limits, and the preparation of 990s.


This one-hour program is aimed to equip executives, CFOs, and compliance officers with the tools to preserve both mission and margin in an ever-changing enforcement environment. 


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