Florida Session Tackles Immigration, Condo Reform

Florida lawmakers are convening in Tallahassee for the 2025 legislative session to discuss critical issues including condominium reform, immigration, and economic policies. The session will address the rising costs for condo owners due to new regulations following the Surfside collapse, as well as broader property insurance challenges. Immigration remains a key focus, with bills proposed to include citizenship status on state IDs and require E-Verify for employment. Additionally, the session will see discussions on potentially controversial proposals such as renaming the Gulf of Mexico and banning fluoride in water. The Republican-led legislature is expected to assert more independence from Governor DeSantis, despite shared values. Key economic policies will be debated, including a $115.6 billion budget proposal and measures to support hurricane-affected industries.