The DeSantis Agenda & Florida’s State Session – Part 3
Bottom Line: Picking up from part two with what Governor DeSantis originally called on Florida’s legislators to do and what the outcome was from Florida’s state session. These are the 11th-14th items outlined by Ron in his State-of-the State speech to open the session and the overall outcome of the Governor’s priorities in this year’s session.
Sanctuary Cities-Made clear that Florida won’t become a sanctuary state and that any illegal alien who’s detained will be properly processed. He placed an added emphasis on criminal aliens who he’d previously stated would be deported. He advocated the passage of the proposed ban on Sanctuary cities/counties in Florida.- Yes, passed sweeping reforms mandating that all suspects arrested have immigration status determined. Mandates federal authorities to be notified of anyone lacking legal status unless they’re cooperating with an ongoing investigation.
Support for Venezuela–Repudiated the Maduro regime. Condemned socialism as a system that is hostile to human liberty and contrary to human nature. Told Venezuelan exiles in Florida that we stand with you. -Not an issue for the Florida Legislature to address.
Support for Cubans–Stated that he supports the Trump administration's efforts against the Castro regime and would like to see it go the way of Maduro’s regime creating a free Cuba- Ditto
Support for Israel–Thanked the state legislature for recent anti-BDS legislation. Called out anti-Semitism and stated that BDS is DOA in Florida– Yes - adopted the US State Department’s definition of anti-Semitism and will have it applied to all government institutions statewide.
So, the DeSantis score card on his 12 actionable priorities from his State-of-the-State was 9-1-2. That’s a pretty solid record in his first session. In other words, if you’re attempting to sort out what this legislative session means to you... If you’re generally on board with Governor DeSantis’s agenda, you should generally be pleased with the overall outcome. If you’re not, you’re not happy about what happened this year.