Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has called for a special session of the state legislature to address illegal immigration. The session will begin the week of January 27th, ahead of the regular 60-day session in March. While DeSantis aims to prepare Florida for potential immigration reforms from the Trump administration, the state legislature has expressed reservations about the timing of the special session.
Florida State lawmakers will extend their session in Tallahassee by a week in January at the behest of Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis has called for a special session to begin the week of January 27th, focusing specifically on illegal immigration. The governor stated his intention to prepare the state for any potential immigration reforms stemming from the incoming Trump administration, anticipating executive orders on the issue next week.
While DeSantis has called for the special session, the state legislature, including House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton, expressed reservations about holding it so close to the regular 60-day session scheduled for March. In a joint statement, they asserted that calling a special session at this juncture is premature and emphasized that the Legislature, not the Governor, ultimately decides when and what legislation to consider. \The statement argued that Florida's Constitution obligates attendance at a special session unilaterally called by the Governor, but the power to convene such a session also rests with the presiding officers. Representing the Democratic minority, Rep. Fentrice Driskel voiced concerns about the governor's stance, stating that every Floridian should be apprehensive about DeSantis's announcement. Driskel argued that a special session wouldn't be beneficial for Floridians and predicted it would have negative consequences for the state's economy and workforce. She questioned the practicality and implications of deploying state resources like the National Guard to enforce federal immigration policies. \DeSantis, during a news conference at the Capitol, outlined his intention to allocate resources and ensure state and local officials in Florida are prepared to support the Trump administration's deportation program. He emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue, stating that Florida must proactively prepare for the policy changes anticipated under the new administration. While DeSantis did not specify the policies he would like to see enacted, Senator Randy Fine announced his intention to file a bill repealing a waiver for in-state tuition for undocumented students. This bill, already submitted for consideration during the regular session, has faced opposition from some Republican lawmakers.
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