TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida’s legislative session officially wrapped up Friday night after weeks of debate, delays, and high-stakes decisions at the Capitol.

Lawmakers adjourned after passing dozens of bills, leaving a long list of legislation now awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.

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But the session ended without lawmakers completing the one task they are constitutionally required to do, pass a state budget. Lawmakers will now have to return to Tallahassee for a special session to finalize the budget.

If lawmakers fail to reach a deal by July 1, the start of Florida’s new fiscal year, the state could face a partial government shutdown. That could disrupt some state-funded services and agencies until a spending plan is approved.

Legislators say they will continue negotiating, but time is running short.

Budget talks between the House and Senate broke down this week, leaving about a $1.4 billion gap between their proposals.

The House is proposing a $114 billion budget, focusing on limiting spending as revenue growth slows.

Meanwhile, the Senate is backing a $115 billion plan that includes funding increases for education, health care, and public safety, along with pay raises for state employees and law enforcement.

According to lawmakers, negotiations have stalled largely because legislative leaders cannot agree on how much the state should spend overall. Until that issue is resolved, formal budget talks cannot move forward.

Ben Albritton, the president of the Florida Senate, said he hopes negotiations will continue in the coming weeks.

“I respect the priorities of each party, because we all have a role to play in a balanced budget that keeps Florida strong, safe and free,” Albritton said. “I look forward to continued productive discussions on joint allocations and resuming our work on this budget in the near future.”

But Fentrice Driskell, the Democratic leader in the Florida House of Representatives, criticized Republican leadership for failing to deliver results for Floridians this session.

“They’ve got the gavel in the Senate President’s office. They’ve got the gavel in the House. They’ve got the governor’s mansion,” Driskell said. “It is absolutely ridiculous. It’s an abomination that we couldn’t get things done for the people of Florida this session.”

Governor Ron DeSantis said lawmakers have a responsibility to deliver a finalized budget.

“We are going to have to get this done for the people of Florida,” he said. “Get it done.”

Lawmakers plan to return to Tallahassee for a special session in mid-April to continue negotiations on the budget. An exact date has not yet been set.

The governor has also made clear he does not want the process dragging into the summer as state leaders work to finalize a spending plan before the July 1 deadline.