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Florida Politics 

Senate approves Michael Owen proposals to reshape Hillsborough Commission, Superintendent selection 

If signed by the Governor, both local referendum proposals would go before Hillsborough voters in November 2026. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Click Orlando 

These new Florida bills are now ready for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The latest Legislative session is set to come to a close this week, though lawmakers have already filed hundreds of bills for consideration. 

 

Miami Community News 

Florida Legislature passes bill banning local government DEI initiatives 

Florida lawmakers passed a bill banning local government DEI initiatives. 

 

Florida Politics 

Senate approves Bill Conerly proposal creating University Town Center Improvement District 

Conerly has previously said the district creates a mechanism to coordinate drainage improvements across county lines without relying on taxpayer funds. 

 

WCJB 

Florida legislature on pace to pass fewest bills of DeSantis era 

Budget deadlock, affordability agenda stall as session nears end 

 

Florida Politics 

Houses amends and passes data center regulation framework 

But critics have raised concern both about slowing centers down and keeping any planning secret from the public. 

 

Florida Politics 

Legislature approves revisions to Live Local Act designed to grow affordable housing options 

If Gov. DeSantis signs the measure, it will be the third time the original law has been updated since it was enacted 3 years ago.