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BREAKING: Florida Supreme Court Not Forcing Legislature Back To Work

Florida Supreme Court

The Florida Supreme Court has denied Florida Senate Democrats’ request to force the House of Representatives to get back to Tallahassee and finish the lawmaking session.

n a unanimous ruling, the justices said requiring the lower chamber to continue working until the end of the day Friday would provide no real benefit.

However, in a separate opinion, five justices said they agree with that the House of Representatives violated the state Constitution by adjourning on Tuesday without the Senate’s permission.

The Legislature will now have to return for a special session in May or June to fulfill its constitutional duty of passing a budget before the new fiscal year begins in July. 

Jessica Palombo supervises local news gathering and production, podcasts and web editorial content for WJCT News, ADAPT and Jacksonville Today. She is an award-winning writer and journalist with bylines including NPR, Experience Magazine, and The Gainesville Sun. She has a master’s degree in broadcast and digital journalism from Syracuse University and is an alumna of the University of Florida. A nearly lifelong resident of Jacksonville, she considers herself lucky to be raising her own children in her hometown. Follow Jessica Palombo on Twitter: @JaxJessicaP