In this episode: A community represented by a powerful lawmaker may get a reprieve from a proposal that would unleash massive real-estate developments in rural areas of Florida. Plus: A brewing battle over corporate tax breaks. An update from Day 45 of Florida’s 2026 legislative session.

Show notes

The bills discussed in today’s show:

House Bill 299 — Blue Ribbon Projects

Passed the House State Affairs Committee by a 21-5 vote (vote sheet)

House Bill 7031 — Taxation

Passed the House Ways & Means Committee by a 19-0 vote (vote sheet)

House Bill 995 — Public Employees Relations Commission

Passed the House State Affairs Committee by a 17-8 vote (vote sheet)

Senate Bill 1296 — Public Employees Relations Commission

House Bill 1471 — Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations

Passed the House Judiciary Committee by a 13-5 vote (vote sheet)

Senate Bill 1632 — Ideologies Inconsistent with American Principles

House Bill 991 — Election Integrity

Senate Bill 1334 — Elections

House Bill 657 — Community Associations

Passed the House Commerce Committee (vote not yet available)

Senate Bill 1498 — Community Associations

Senate Bill 1028 – Citizens Property Insurance Corporation

House Bill 943 — Citizens Property Insurance Corporation

House Bill 221 — Minimum Wage Requirements

The stories discussed in today’s show:

A New York investment firm with vast land holdings across north Florida wants state lawmakers to greenlight giant developments

Corporations could get a $3.5 billion tax break in Florida unless state lawmakers step in to stop it

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