In this episode: “MAHA moms” keep winning fights in the Florida Legislature over everything from Big Sugar to private schools to vaccine rules. Meanwhile, a bunch of dangerous bills are suddenly on the brink of passing — bills that would unleash massive real estate developments in rural areas, allow the governor to designate domestic terrorists, and weaken union rights for public school teachers — after squeaking through committee hearings by a single vote. An update from Day 50 of Florida’s 2026 legislative session.

Show notes

The bills discussed in today’s show:

Senate Bill 290 — Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Passed the House of Representatives by a 94-10 vote (vote sheet)

Senate Bill 1756 — Medical Freedom

Passed the Senate Rules Committee by a 14-8 vote (vote sheet)

SB 1756 amendment

Rejected by the Senate Rules Committee on a voice vote

Senate Bill 354 — Blue Ribbon Projects

Passed the Senate Rules Committee by a 12-10 vote (vote sheet)

Senate Bill 540 (2023) — Local Government Comprehensive Plans

House Bill 1471 — Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations

Passed the House of Representatives by an 81-26 vote (vote sheet)

Senate Bill 1632 — Ideologies Inconsistent with American Principles

Passed the Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Committee by a 5-3 vote (vote sheet)

House Bill 905 — Foreign Influence

Passed the House of Representatives by an 86-20 vote (vote sheet)

Senate Bill 1178 — Foreign Influence

Passed the Senate Appropriations Committee by an 11-5 vote (vote sheet)

House Bill 1451 — Utility Services

Passed the House of Representatives by an 81-26 vote (vote sheet)

House Bill 399 — Land Use and Development Regulations

Passed the House of Representatives by a 71-38 vote (vote sheet)

House Bill 693 — Health and Human Services

Passed the House of Representatives by a 79-30 vote (vote sheet)

House Bill 1279 — Education

Passed the House of Representatives by an 84-25 vote (vote sheet)

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

A ‘smart growth’ group calls for DeSantis to veto a ‘death knell’ to growth management bill

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