Senate President Ken Pruitt told senators they could go home this weekend, Speaker Marco Rubio confirmed.

Here's a statement his office released today:

"Yesterday was one of my proudest moments as President of the Florida Senate. In an open forum, in a deliberative manner, and with spirited debate the Florida Senate passed a second wave of tax relief, adding $11 billion more in property tax cuts. We negotiated with the House of Representatives in good faith, and passed a plan that was in keeping the Special Session call - our signed agreement. Taxpayers can be encouraged that we are headed to the finish line, While there are those who want more tax relief, and those who want less, I believe this is a tax relief package that voters will embrace on January 29 - because it will result in lower taxes without harming education."

Pruitt added, "I am grateful to our Governor, Charlie Crist, who has made it his top priority to reduce taxes for the people of this state. Speaker Marco Rubio's passion and energy have helped us get to where we are today; he has consistently advocated for those who are desperate for tax relief, and I am grateful to be his partner in this effort."