Capitol Update – Nightly During Session – Thursday, March 08, 2018

Capitol Update is daily review of state government during the Legislative Session. Today’s topics include:
 
  • The House and Senate published the state budget, triggering the 72-hour waiting period before votes can be taken.
  • The House refused to concur with the Senate’s gaming bill, and named a team to negotiate in conference.
  • Governor Rick Scott announced at the Clemency Board hearing that no requests to restore voting rights would be considered in light of a court ruling declaring the current system unconstitutional.