In this episode: Following a last-minute blitz of vetoes by the governor — including half a dozen bills and more than $800 million in spending — the 2026 legislative season has finally come to an end in Florida. Which means election season is here. But before campaign coverage crowds everything else out, we take a closer look at some of the bills Gov. Ron DeSantis decided to stop from becoming law. The doctors’ lobby is pleased with his choices. MAHA activists are not. Correction: During the podcast, I incorrectly referred to a bill dealing with e-bike regulations by the wrong bill number. The correct bill number is below.

Show notes

The bills discussed in today’s show:

Senate Bill 688 — Naturopathic Medicine

Passed the House of Representatives by an 85-22 vote (vote sheet) and the Senate by a 33-3 vote (vote sheet). See the governor’s veto letter here.

House Bill 893 — Trust Fund Interest for Purposes Approved by Supreme Court

Passed the House of Representatives by a 112-0 vote (vote sheet) and the Senate by a 38-0 vote (vote sheet). Read the governor’s veto letter here.

House Bill 461 — Volunteering at Polling Locations

Passed the House of Representatives by a 108-0 vote (vote sheet) and the Florida Senate by a 37-0 vote (vote sheet). Read the governor’s veto letter here.

Senate Bill 382 — Micromobility Devices

Passed the House of Representatives by a 112-0 vote (vote sheet) and the Senate by a 37-0 vote (vote sheet). Read the governor’s veto letter here.

The stories discussed in today’s show:

DeSantis cuts free tax prep for working families but approves money for Mike Huckabee

A tour of Florida’s new state budget, from money for Mike Huckabee to tax cuts for casinos

Banks lobbyists want to slash funding for legal support programs

Amid a growing national witch hunt for abortion medication, Florida may fund testing for ‘contaminants’ in toilet water

An Attorney General-backed vendor pitched wastewater surveillance program

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