Paul Renner

Among them is one that would restrict access to social media for children, but a federal lawsuit means it will not be immediately enforced.

The marijuana issue could boost turnout among young voters, who traditionally skew toward Democrats.

Florida is already preparing to defend its new social media ban for kids under 14. The measure was signed into law Monday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, alongside House Speaker Paul Renner and other state officials.

He questioned the legality of preventing minors under 16 from having social media accounts and said the bill “likely is going to evolve” in the Legislature.

House Speaker Paul Renner and Senate President Kathleen Passidomo are in their final year of leadership and at the top of their agendas are expanding health care access and cracking down on social media.

The Palm Coast Republican also commented on some of his priorities during the session that happened this year

Senate bill sponsor Jay Collins, R-Tampa, pointed to a waiting list of roughly 8,900 students seeking vouchers in the program.

Legislative leaders say the session will include an effort to provide “a mechanism to increase the number of students served under the Family Empowerment Scholarship for students with disabilities.”

The Health & Human Services Committee was directed to investigate the standards of care for gender dysphoria adopted by Florida chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Florida Psychiatric Association.

They would crack down on sexual battery, violent crimes, gun theft, human trafficking and more.

Legislators have already passed bills that allow for permitless gun garry, and allowing every student to be eligible for taxpayer-funded school vouchers.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and fellow Republican leaders are promising there’s more to come in an ongoing fight with Disney.