In this episode: On the eve of the final day of Florida’s 2026 regular session, the Republican-controlled Legislature passed bills that will throw up more bureaucratic roadblocks to voting and allow state politicians to target “domestic terrorist” groups. But they also agreed not to give billions of dollars to the biggest corporations in the country and to help thousands of Floridians at risk of losing AIDS and HIV medication. Plus: Last-day floor fights are looming between urban and rural lawmakers over growth and development. An update from Day 59 of Florida’s 60-day session.
Show notes
The bills discussed in today’s show:
House Bill 991 — Election Integrity
Passed the Senate by a 27-12 vote (vote sheet). Passed the House of Representatives by a 77-28 vote (vote sheet). Now goes to the governor.
House Bill 1471 — Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations
Passed the House of Representatives by an 80-25 vote and now goes to the governor (vote sheet)
House Bill 7031 — Taxation
Passed the House of Representatives by a 109-0 vote and now goes to the governor (vote sheet)
House Bill 697 — Drug Prices and Coverage
Passed the House of Representatives by a 108-0 vote and now goes to the governor (vote sheet)
The stories discussed in today’s show:
Corporations could get a $3.5 billion tax break in Florida unless state lawmakers step in to stop it
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