Under the proposed legislation, Florida would join the Southern Rail Commission, a group of representatives from Southern states who lobby for passenger and cargo rail.

The Senate measure would go further than the House's in some ways. For instance, it would require volunteer petition gatherers — not just paid circulators, as is the case now — to register with the state.

It’s usually someone in a social media application or electronic mail program — and the only way to serve them is via the app that protects their identity

Supporters say the measure helps fix a “broken system”, but opponents worry it will have a “chilling effect”, keeping Floridians from engaging with the process.

Companion bills in both chambers would undo part of a 1990 law that involves wrongful death lawsuits and what are known as “noneconomic” damages for such things as pain and suffering.

A wide-ranging education bill under consideration by the Legislature would change the name of HCC.

After political battles last year over constitutional amendments, a state House panel approved a bill that focuses on gathering and submitting petition signatures to place measures on the ballot.

The bill has a strong supporter in Senate President Ben Albritton

The only open carry bill filed this session was withdrawn.

A bill calls for the implementation of an Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Program that would better educate residents on the importance of brain health and reducing the risk of dementia.

Before any votes occur, legislators are expected to seek feedback from local governments on the economic effects of cutting proprty taxes.

PolitiFact fact-checked DeSantis’ statements about Florida’s insurance rates, workforce, education policy and gun laws. For the Democrats’ response to DeSantis, we fact-checked state Sen. Jason Pizzo’s statement about law enforcement salaries, human trafficking and homeowners insurance.