October 26, 2022 •
Governor DeSantis Announces Upcoming Special Session

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning to call another special session to address the property insurance industry. The governor is working with lawmakers to schedule the upcoming session. While no confirmed date has been announced, DeSantis indicated lawmakers could convene […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning to call another special session to address the property insurance industry.
The governor is working with lawmakers to schedule the upcoming session.
While no confirmed date has been announced, DeSantis indicated lawmakers could convene sometime after the November 8 election and before the end of the year.
May 27, 2022 •
Revolving Door Bills Passed for Public Officers and Justices

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bills 7001 and 7003 to prohibit lobbying by a public officer and a former justice or judge during public service and for a six-year period after leaving public office. The bills were passed to […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bills 7001 and 7003 to prohibit lobbying by a public officer and a former justice or judge during public service and for a six-year period after leaving public office.
The bills were passed to implement Amendment 12, a 2018 constitutional amendment.
Both bills will take effect December 31, 2022.
March 30, 2022 •
Special Legislative Session Called to Address Congressional Redistricting

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed Senate Bill 102 establishing the new congressional districts, citing the new maps were in violation of the 14th Amendment. Further, Gov. DeSantis has called a special session of the Florida Legislature to address the […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed Senate Bill 102 establishing the new congressional districts, citing the new maps were in violation of the 14th Amendment.
Further, Gov. DeSantis has called a special session of the Florida Legislature to address the rejected maps.
The special session will convene on April 19 and can adjourn no later than April 22.
November 18, 2021 •
Special Session on COVID-19 Mandates Adjourns

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The Florida Legislature adjourned the special session on COVID-19 mandates on November 17 after just three days in session. Lawmakers approved four anti-mandate bills, which are now awaiting approval by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The Florida Legislature adjourned the special session on COVID-19 mandates on November 17 after just three days in session.
Lawmakers approved four anti-mandate bills, which are now awaiting approval by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
November 3, 2021 •
Florida Special Session Dates Set

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Gov. Ron DeSantis has set the dates for the November Florida Legislature’s special session concerning COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Lawmakers will convene the special session on November 15 and can adjourn no later than November 19.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has set the dates for the November Florida Legislature’s special session concerning COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Lawmakers will convene the special session on November 15 and can adjourn no later than November 19.
October 28, 2021 •
Special Elections Finally Scheduled

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced special election dates for Senate District 33, House District 88, and House District 94. The special primary election will be held on January 11, 2022, followed by the special general election on March 8, […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced special election dates for Senate District 33, House District 88, and House District 94.
The special primary election will be held on January 11, 2022, followed by the special general election on March 8, 2022.
The three seats became available in July when Sen. Perry Thurston and Reps. Bobby DuBose and Omari Hardy resigned to run for U.S. House District 20, a seat vacated by the late Rep. Alcee Hastings.
This announcement comes after three months of delays and a lawsuit filed two weeks ago seeking to compel DeSantis to set election dates.
The delay will result in the new lawmakers missing preparations and the start of the 2022 legislative session.
Further, if a general election is needed, the new lawmakers will miss out on most of the session, which is scheduled to end on March 11, 2022.
October 22, 2021 •
Governor Calls for Special Session of Vaccine Mandates

Gov. Ron DeSantis - by Gage Skidmore
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he intends to call a special session of the Florida Legislature in November. Though the specific dates have not been set, the session will take up issues regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he intends to call a special session of the Florida Legislature in November.
Though the specific dates have not been set, the session will take up issues regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
May 20, 2021 •
New Contribution Limits Starting July 1

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1890, establishing a contribution limit of $3,000 to PACs sponsoring or opposing constitutional amendments proposed by initiative. The new law also establishes a preemption of contribution limits established by local government entities. The […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1890, establishing a contribution limit of $3,000 to PACs sponsoring or opposing constitutional amendments proposed by initiative.
The new law also establishes a preemption of contribution limits established by local government entities.
The bill is effective July 1.
May 5, 2021 •
Florida Special Election Announced

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Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the special election to fill Florida’s 20th Congressional District to replace Rep. Alcee Hastings who died last month. The special primary election will be held on November 2 with the special general election being held […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the special election to fill Florida’s 20th Congressional District to replace Rep. Alcee Hastings who died last month.
The special primary election will be held on November 2 with the special general election being held on January 11, 2022.
April 26, 2021 •
Florida Special Session Announced to Address Gaming Compact

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Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls and Senate President Wilton Simpson have announced a special session to convene on May 17. The special session will focus on legislation implementing and ratifying the 30-year gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida […]
Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls and Senate President Wilton Simpson have announced a special session to convene on May 17.
The special session will focus on legislation implementing and ratifying the 30-year gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida announced on April 23 by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
This expansive compact looks to modernize the state’s gaming industry, authorize sports betting, and is projected to increase revenue by over $6 billion over the next decade.
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