Florida Legislature Fails to Agree on New Congressional Districts; Adjourns Special Session - State and Federal Communications

August 24, 2015  •  

Florida Legislature Fails to Agree on New Congressional Districts; Adjourns Special Session

Florida Congressional DistrictsA special session of the legislature adjourned Friday, August 21, 2015, without an agreement on a new congressional district map. Florida’s supreme court ruled the current map unconstitutional, forcing lawmakers to return to Tallahassee earlier this month.

The failure to reach an agreement likely means the new map will be drawn by the courts. Gov. Rick Scott could force the legislature back into session before a court hearing on Tuesday, August 25, but he has stated he would not do so.

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