In this episode: “MAHA moms” keep winning fights in the Florida Legislature over everything from Big Sugar to private schools to vaccine rules. Meanwhile, a bunch of dangerous bills are suddenly on the brink of passing — bills that would unleash massive real estate developments in rural areas, allow the governor to designate domestic terrorists, and weaken union rights for public school teachers — after squeaking through committee hearings by a single vote. An update from Day 50 of Florida’s 2026 legislative session.
Show notes
The bills discussed in today’s show:
Senate Bill 290 — Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Passed the House of Representatives by a 94-10 vote (vote sheet)
Senate Bill 1756 — Medical Freedom
Passed the Senate Rules Committee by a 14-8 vote (vote sheet)
Rejected by the Senate Rules Committee on a voice vote
Senate Bill 354 — Blue Ribbon Projects
Passed the Senate Rules Committee by a 12-10 vote (vote sheet)
Senate Bill 540 (2023) — Local Government Comprehensive Plans
House Bill 1471 — Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations
Passed the House of Representatives by an 81-26 vote (vote sheet)
Senate Bill 1632 — Ideologies Inconsistent with American Principles
Passed the Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Committee by a 5-3 vote (vote sheet)
House Bill 905 — Foreign Influence
Passed the House of Representatives by an 86-20 vote (vote sheet)
Senate Bill 1178 — Foreign Influence
Passed the Senate Appropriations Committee by an 11-5 vote (vote sheet)
House Bill 1451 — Utility Services
Passed the House of Representatives by an 81-26 vote (vote sheet)
House Bill 399 — Land Use and Development Regulations
Passed the House of Representatives by a 71-38 vote (vote sheet)
House Bill 693 — Health and Human Services
Passed the House of Representatives by a 79-30 vote (vote sheet)
House Bill 1279 — Education
Passed the House of Representatives by an 84-25 vote (vote sheet)
The stories discussed in today’s show:
A ‘smart growth’ group calls for DeSantis to veto a ‘death knell’ to growth management bill
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