Capitol Update – Nightly During Session – Friday, March 15, 2019

Capitol Update is daily review of state government during the Legislative Session. Today’s topics include:

• Governor Ron DeSantis is poised to sign his first bill as governor, after lawmakers lifted a ban on smoking medical marijuana.
• A Senate committee advanced a bill that would require local law enforcement to turn over any person in custody subject to deportation to immigration officials.
• While celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, the Governor announced that Florida will host the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games.