Jan 17, 2025 · The Governor has called for a special session of the Florida Legislature to convene on January 27th, 2025, and to address the following issues: combatting illegal immigration, condominium regulation, agricultural relief in response to natural disasters, replenishing the My Safe Florida Home program, and the citizens’ initiative petition process.

3 days ago · The special session, however, has been surrounded by uncertainty because Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, and House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, raised objections. Among other things, they said the special session was “premature” and pointed to the March 4 start of the regular legislative session.

3 days ago · Nearly a dozen bills have been filed ahead of the start of the Florida legislature’s special session. The measures seek to fulfill Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to help President Donald Trump’s ...

2 days ago · TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A sweeping immigration bill in the Florida Legislature passed in both chambers Tuesday evening, sending the proposal to the governor's desk for a decision. The House voted to ...

2 days ago · TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Gov. Ron DeSantis suffered a stunning defeat courtesy of his own party Monday as the Legislature refused to hold a special session dealing with immigration and ballot ...

3 days ago · DeSantis called the special session on Jan. 13, declaring Florida faced an immigration crisis and needed to act swiftly to stem the flow of unauthorized immigrants coming to Florida.

3 days ago · Florida legislative leaders quickly gaveled out a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis just moments after it opened Monday morning, announcing they would be gaveling in their own later that day. DeSantis called for the special session this month to focus on supporting President Donald Trump’s enforcement of immigration laws.

3 days ago · The Republican-led Florida Legislature delivered a stunning rebuke to Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday, rejecting his special session and overriding one of his budget vetoes. Special sessions “should ...

Lawmakers in Florida are preparing for the start of a special legislative session on Monday. Gov. Ron DeSantis called for the special session, which will focus on how to handle illegal immigrants ...

Jan 13, 2025 · Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling state lawmakers into a special session to help carry out President-elect Donald Trump’s promises for a swift crackdown on immigration.