Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Vetoes Farmworker Housing Bill

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida vetoed an agriculture industry-supported bill, SB 1082, aimed at facilitating farmworker housing due to concerns about potential housing for illegal foreign workers. DeSantis highlighted the lack of enforcement mechanisms related to illegal workers in the bill, emphasizing the risk of housing illegal alien workers. The bill sought to streamline construction of farmworker housing on agricultural land by state criteria, with industry hopes to address labor shortages caused by crackdowns on undocumented immigrants. Despite unanimous legislative support, DeSantis vetoed the bill to prevent potential misuse and ensure compliance with legal frameworks surrounding migrant workers and housing.