Fla. Senate defeats prison privatization legislation in razor-thin vote

[Tony_FLADEM]

TALLAHASSEE --
The Florida Senate has shot down controversial prison privatization legislation by a razor-thin vote of 19 to 21.

With the vote, the proposed legislation is essentially defunct for the current legislative session.

The legislation has been a contentious issue this legislative session, most notably when Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos removed Sen. Mike Fasano from his spot on a budget panel because he was fighting plans to privatize prisons.


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Yesterday the Florida legislature voted down a bill to prevent food stamp recipients from purchasing certain foods and now this.

Maybe the Florida Republicans are moderating a little bit. I find this hard to believe but it could be. Probably because legislative districts will be more competitive from now on.

[sabrina 1]

1. That is good news, thank you. n/t

[Mojorabbit]

2. I think it was more of a matter of a major

coordination between all matter of groups to have petitions signed and delivered and to encourage people to send in emails and call. I got tons of email from a myriad of groups opposing this with multiple ways to take action. I am so glad it failed but sad it failed with such a squeaker of votes.

[DirkGently]

3. They're trashing the place on their way out.

[malaise]

4. Excellent news

Fugg Rick Scott and his ReTHUG goons