I guess we can discuss where the money to run government should come from, but using California as an example of how reducing tax burdens on the populous failed, is not a good example. We already have SOH, homestead exemptions etc and there is no call (that I have seen) to end those. I can promise you that even if we did, most of the local governments would figure out a way to spend that money. One only need to look at the rate of increase of property tax collected since 2019 with no reduction in millage rates to know once they get your money, they almost never give it back.
The arguments these people are making in favor of taxing unrealized gains is getting more bizarre by the moment. I am starting to think this has more to do with people who are not a fan of the governor looking for any reason to take the opposite side of this issue whether it is logical or thought out, or in this case, not.
Medical Freedom / Vaccine Opt-Out Expansion (SB 1756)
โข This DeSantis-backed bill aimed to expand parentsโ ability to opt students out of school vaccine requirements.
โข The Senate passed it, but the House did not consider it in committees. Speaker Perez indicated it would not be brought up, contributing to tensions with the governor.
2. AI Regulation / AI Bill of Rights (SB 482)
โข The bill sought to establish protections or an โAI Bill of Rights,โ another DeSantis priority.
โข The Senate easily passed it, but the House avoided taking it up. House leadership preferred leaving AI regulation to the federal government rather than creating state-level rules.
3. School Voucher Oversight / School Choice Reform
โข The Senate passed legislation overhauling the stateโs school voucher system, adding accountability measures to address concerns about waste, fraud, and lack of transparency in the multi-billion-dollar program.
โข The House never picked up the bill, so it died. This was part of broader education-related disagreements.
4. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) for Housing (SB 48)
โข The bill would have required local governments to allow small secondary homes (ADUs) on single-family zoned properties to help with affordable housing.
โข It passed the Senate, but the chambers could not agree on final language before the session ended, and it did not advance fully in the House.
Well, I m in favor of about 99% of @RonDeSantis agenda. As speaker, he has gaveled the house out of session without taking up proposed initiatives that the senate addressed. It appears he doesnโt like the governor and it is almost like he is doing it out of spite. Listen to his interview on the @clayandbuck show and you will see what I am referring to.
Good news, Commissioner. I just did a very quick search and found a great place for you to start making cuts.
That Office of Equity & Inclusion is sitting on a $1.4 million budget this year, right?
https://t.co/4cLe5rsjtE
@MiamiHerald These articles crack me up. Are there even enough taxes and huge government monstrosities to satisfy your thirst for everyone elseโs hard earned money?