Kevin Del Orbe

The bill is sponsored by Rep. Kaylee Tuck, R-Sebring, who is seeking to prevent biological males who transition into transgender women from playing on women’s sports teams. Tuck believes transgender women pose an unfair physical advantage in athletic competition.

Florida’s unemployment system nearly failed at the start of the pandemic, and critics point to low benefits as part of the problem. Now lawmakers in the Senate are looking to increase the amount of cash benefits. Still some Democrats say the proposed increase doesn’t do enough for workers.

A measure to limit the scope of executive orders by local leaders is garnering support in the Senate, with some lawmakers saying it will prevent local governments from stepping on personal freedoms. The bill recently passed it’s second committee stop on a party line vote with Democrats in opposition.

A controversial bill aimed at capping the amount of THC in medical cannabis continues to inch closer to the house floor over opposition from medical professionals.

COVID liability bills aimed at protecting businesses and health care providers from lawsuits are heading to the Senate floor after being merged together in an effort to increase their chances of passing.

Civil rights advocates are angry at Republican efforts to crack down on protests. Frustrations boiled over recently during a hearing on House Bill 1. Pushback against the bill is growing but Republicans are determined to get the bill through the legislative process.