So far, about one thousand bills have been filed for consideration by lawmakers during
the 2025 Florida legislative session. Most of those bills have no chance of becoming
law. The influence of political parties, powerful politicians and lobbying impacts a bill’s
future long before it sees its first committee. In our series Florida Legislature 101: a
Quick Guide to the Process Tristan Wood unpacks how that power plays out in the
legislative session.
So where does the governor figure in all this? Rob Will takes a look at the often delicate
dynamic between the legislative and executive branches in Tallahassee.
Our next behind the scenes look at the Florida Legislature involves the various committees lawmakers serve on. As we hear from Adrian Andrews, this is where much of the heavy lifting of the legislative process takes place.
Say you want to tell the Florida Legislature something. It might be a bill you want them to support or oppose. It might be an issue you think is important and they’re ignoring. But the process is confusing and you don’t know where to start. WFSU can help. This week we’re airing our Florida Legislature 101 series—think of it as a Quick Guide to the Process. Today Margie Menzel has tips from experts on how members of the public can make their voices heard.
A bill expected to receive a vote this legislative session would ban undocumented
students from attending most Florida public universities and colleges. Central Florida
Public Media’s Danielle Prieur (Prior) has more on the proposed legislation.
Orlando Democratic Senator Geraldine Thompson, who died this month at age 76, was
laid to rest today (Friday). Joe Byrnes reports Thompson had a unique role in
preserving Central Florida’s African American history.