Florida GOP lawmakers split, end session abruptly with no budget

Ishmael · 2015-04-29T23:54:29+00:00

(Reuters) - Deep divisions over healthcare funding in Florida's Republican-dominated statehouse brought a dramatic end to the legislative session on Tuesday, with the state senate vowing to keep working even as the other chamber's members were leaving town with no budget passed. With the 60-day legislative session scheduled to conclude on Friday, the state House of Representatives called it quits three days early. State Senator Tom Lee, a Republican, compared the act to "being jilted at the altar." Dozens of bills instantly became political casualties of the sessions demise, including Republican Governor Rick Scott's plan to pass $690 million in tax cuts. The plug also got pulled on efforts to permit medical marijuana and to repeal an 1868 law prohibiting unmarried men and women from cohabitation. -snip- Read more: Florida GOP lawmakers split, end session abruptly with no budget | Reuters

Thread starter Ishmael
Start date Apr 30, 2015

Ishmael

JamiiForums uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.

Accept Learn more…

Back

Top Bottom

Forums

New posts

Florida GOP lawmakers split, end session abruptly with no budget

Ishmael

JF-Expert Member

Our Community

Regional Communities