Tallahassee, FL (September 1, 2015). The Public Policy Committee of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women has released the 2015 Summary of Florida Laws Affecting Women and Families, an annual publication designed to encourage women from across the state to become educated about the legislative process and new laws that affect Florida’s families.

The 2015 session of the Florida Legislature was the state’s 117th, and concluded with 231 approved bills, including a $78.7 billion budget. Histories, committee analyses and voting records on all of the bills included in this summary can be obtained by visiting www.myfloridahouse.gov or www.flsenate.gov.