Currently, three special sessions are scheduled to be held in April, May, and possibly June to address issues not resolved during the regular session.
redistricting
Some political analysts believe he could pick up one or two House seats from Democrats. Others told The Florida Daily that the governor could try to take up as many as five seats from Democrats in an unassailable maneuver.
gun
Gun rights groups like Gun Owners of America (GOA) weren’t too optimistic about pro-gun legislation moving forward here in the state, and they were right.
At the beginning of the session, Florida GOA Director Luis Valdez said he would have been surprised if Republican state lawmakers codified open carry laws and removed the age limit for purchasing long rifles.
school selection
Education groups wanted to eliminate the hassle of paperwork required to provide information about how money is being spent on students attending non-public schools. This is primarily aimed at private schools and homeschools. The bill went nowhere.
Florida lawmakers have introduced just under 2,000 bills and resolutions for the 2026 legislative session.
Fixed asset tax
Gov. DeSantis has teased for months that he has plans, but said he wouldn’t announce them until the special session. The state Legislature passed a bill to phase out property taxes over 10 years. The Senate did not address it. No one knows what will happen during the special session, and there’s a good chance nothing meaningful will be on the November ballot.
state budget
It’s de javu. What didn’t happen this year is the same as what didn’t happen last year. There is no budget, but a further special session will be called.
The difference in amounts between the two houses is about $1.4 billion. The state Assembly has proposed a budget of $113.6 billion, and the state Senate has proposed a budget of $115 billion.
The main areas of spending concern are around health care, education, transportation, and the environment.
