Florida House GOP leaders proposed a series of new rules meant to 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 the voices of Democrats. Dramatically limiting floor questions on their bills & ruling amendments out-of-order they don't like is an unacceptable attack on the millions of Floridians who elected us.
This means FL House GOP will limit questions, answers and debate on EVERY bill on the floor. It'll be easier to ram thru whatever they want, as quickly as they want before the public has a chance to see what they're doing. Less transparency. Less accountability. More BS laws.👇🏽
I'll define 'frivolous' since House Republicans won't. It's ANY floor amendment filed by Democrats. They'll cite this rule & declare all our amendments out-of-order. Democrats won't be able to contribute to the legislative process. Why not just ban us from entering the building?
The adoption of rules is usually a harmonious non-event during organizational session giving the Speaker an opportunity to say they united members on both sides. Democrats had NO IDEA these attacks were coming. Without changes, I won't be voting for them. I can find 4 hands. 🤚
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