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Related: About this forumThe Florida Legislature turned hard right. These 15 votes show how much.
The Florida Legislature turned hard right. These 15 votes show how much.Tampa Bay Times, Editorial Board Opinion, 7/11/19
Now that Gov. Ron DeSantis has acted on all bills approved by the Legislature, vetoing a handful and signing the rest into law, heres a look at how Tampa Bay legislators voted on 15 key issues in 2019.
Its no surprise that with few exceptions the votes are along partisan lines. Remember how your legislators voted when you decide next year whether to vote for them.
1. Arming classroom teachers (SB 7030)
2.Tuition vouchers (SB 7070)
3. Toll roads to nowhere (SB 7068)
4. Sanctuary cities (SB 168)
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7. Deregulating hospital construction (HB 21)
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Tommy_Carcetti
(43,182 posts)You have an electorate that is arguably the most closely divided of all the states in the nation, and yet a legislature that acts like we're in Mississippi. Who knew?
Ohiogal
(32,006 posts)nearly 50/50 for the last Gov. election, but 60-30 in favor of Repukes in state senate
I'm surprised FLA hasn't jumped on the anti-choice bandwagon yet.
mitch96
(13,912 posts)I'm curious about this one.
The Deputy at Stoneman Douglas was arrested for felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from his lack of response. If a teacher who is armed and does not "respond" to a shooting, will they be charged as well? If so this would be a deterrent for teachers to carry a weapon. How much and what kind of training? Also do they have to show proficiency with the weapon? Monthly/quarterly/yearly proficiency checks?
Hummmm..... Somebody is gonna make a bunch of money off of this bill.. Follow the money.
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teach1st
(5,935 posts)Many districts aren't going along with armed teachers.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/09/florida-armed-teachers-school-districts