2026 Florida Legislature

Neither the House, the Senate, or Gov. Ron DeSantis seem to be on the same page about how to approach redistricting. But opponents are unified, saying it would be undemocratic and unlawful.

The governor also emphasized his opposition to efforts in Congress that would block states from acting on their own to regulate artificial intelligence.

The Appropriations Committee is scheduled to take up Senate President Ben Albritton's priority "rural renaissance" bill next week, possibly sending it before the full chamber after the session starts in January.

The issue centers on people who pursue lawsuits over injuries caused by government negligence.

For nearly three years, Gov. Ron DeSantis has repeatedly extended an immigration state of emergency. Democrats say it's an overreach, and they're filing legislation to limit that power.

The bill wouldn’t affect federal laws that prohibit anyone under 21 from buying a pistol from a licensed gun dealer, but it would allow someone under 21 to buy a pistol from a private seller.

Florida leaders are looking at changing the congressional map, which already favors Republicans. Voting rights advocates call this dangerous.

The bill would create a new legal shield for people who own former phosphate mining land. It helps owners remove what's called “strict liability” if someone sues over harms caused by pollution.

Steele is the wealthiest state lawmaker since he was elected in 2022. He's been one of the champions of the several property tax reduction proposals currently being debated in the Florida legislature.

The Legislature this year approved 22 circuit judges and 15 county judges.

With the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, lawmakers have started looking at the technology in subject areas such as insurance and education.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing measures that he says would stamp out inhumane and abusive practices at puppy mills.