Legislature:

BUDGET NEGOTIATIONS MOVE FORWARD: House and Senate negotiators will hold a series of meetings to work on the 2014-15 state budget. The following committee meetings had been scheduled as of early Tuesday morning: House Government Operations Appropriations and Senate General Government Appropriations, 8 a.m., 404 House Office Building; House Health Care Appropriations and Senate Health and Human Services Appropriations, 8 a.m., 212 Knott Building; House Justice Appropriations and Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations, 8:15 a.m. Reed Hall; and House Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations and Senate Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development Appropriations, 8:30 a.m., 110 Senate Office Building, the Capitol.

SENATE PANEL HAS FULL SLATE: The Senate Appropriations Committee could consider more than 60 bills, including high-profile measures about pensions, medical marijuana and taxes. Among the measures on the agenda is a proposal (SB 1114) that would revamp the state retirement system. Also, the committee is expected to consider a proposal (SB 1030), filed by Sen. Rob Bradley, R-Fleming Island, Sen. Aaron Bean, R-Fernandina Beach, and Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, that could help make available a strain of marijuana that supporters say can help children with a form of epilepsy that causes severe seizures. Another bill (HB 5601) is the House's proposed tax-cut package. (9 a.m., 412 Knott Building, the Capitol)

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, NURSING HOME LAWSUITS UP IN HOUSE: The House will hold a floor session and consider numerous issues, including a proposal (SB 224 or HB 169) that would ban the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors. The issue has drawn controversy because part of the House bill would bar local governments from passing restrictions on the sale of tobacco products. The House also will take up bills (HB 7141, HB 1017 and HB 989) aimed at preventing human trafficking. Another proposal (HB 569 or SB 670) would put additional restrictions on lawsuits stemming from injuries to nursing-home residents. (10:30 a.m., House chamber, the Capitol.)

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ASSISTED LIVING AND MANAGED CARE DISCUSSED: The Agency for Health Care Administration will host a workshop that will include managed-care plans, behavioral-health providers and other parties. The workshop will relate to care coordination and case management for residents of assisted-living facilities under managed care. (8:30 a.m., Access Behavioral Health, The Andrews Institute, 1020 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze.)

CABINET CONSIDERS LAND SALE: Gov. Rick Scott and the state Cabinet will consider a proposal to sell 142 acres of vacant land in Hillsborough County to a Mormon Church-affiliated firm. Proceeds from the sale could help the state?s efforts to preserve environmentally sensitive land. (9 a.m., Cabinet meeting room, the Capitol.)

DEMOCRATS TO DISCUSS 'UNFINISHED BUSINESS:' Minority Leader Perry Thurston, D-Fort Lauderdale, and other House Democrats will hold a news conference to discuss issues the Legislature has not addressed, such as raising the minimum wage and expanding access to health coverage. (9:30 a.m., House Democratic caucus room, Room 316, the Capitol.)

SOTO TARGETS 'WAGE THEFT:' Sen. Darren Soto D-Orlando, and religious leaders will hold a news conference in opposition to SB 926, which deals with what is known as "wage theft." (10 a.m., fourth floor, Senate side, the Capitol.)

UBER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AT ISSUE: Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, and Rep. James Grant, R-Tampa, are expected to take part in a media conference call to discuss bills (SB 1618 and HB 1389) that could help Uber Technologies operate in the state. Uber, a smart phone app that links riders with cars, objects to local limo regulations that it says are outdated. (10 a.m. Contact Christina Johnson at Christina@On3PR.com or Courtney Heidelberg at Courtney@On3PR.com, or call 850-391-5040 for call-in information.

NELSON TO LEAD MEETING ON SEA-LEVEL RISE: U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., will lead a field hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation that will focus on sea-level rise and coastal resilience. (10 a.m., Miami Beach City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach.)

CRIST SPEAKS AT TIGER BAY: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist will speak to the Capital Tiger Bay Club. (11:30 a.m., Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, 505 West Pensacola St., Tallahassee.)

LAUREN'S KIDS RALLY AT OLD CAPITOL: State leaders are expected to take part in a rally marking the final leg of a 1,500-mile walk across Florida by sexual-abuse survivor Lauren Book, who is founder of the advocacy group Lauren?s Kids. (Noon, steps of the Old Capitol.)

MEDICAID PANEL TO MEET: The Medical Care Advisory Committee, which reviews and gives input about Medicaid issues, will meet. Among the topics will be the state?s request to the federal government for an extension of a program that provides family-planning services to low- and moderate-income women. (1 p.m., Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Dr., Tallahassee.)

RICH TO SPEAK AT MARTIN COUNTY EVENT: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nan Rich is expected to speak at a Martin County Democratic Party fund-raising event. (5:30 p.m., Best Western Hotel, 1209 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart.)

GOP CANDIDATES TANGLE IN CD 19 PRIMARY: Republicans Lizbeth Benacquisto, Curt Clawson, Michael Dreikorn and Paige Kreegel will compete in a special primary election in Congressional District 19. The Southwest Florida seat became open when former U.S. Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., resigned. The winner of the primary will run in a June 24 special general election.