Statement by Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner on Legislature Passing Redistricting Plans

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, released the following statement today regarding the Florida Legislature passing Congressional and legislative redistricting plans:

“We can be proud of the process that brought us here today, halfway through session, when we are already taking final action to pass the state’s redistricting plans. Redistricting has been one of the most arduous tasks at hand, and we are pleased that, with bipartisan support, the Congressional and legislative plans will now advance to our state’s Governor and Attorney General for their respective actions.

“Thousands of Floridians voiced their opinions, and we listened, making a conscious effort to follow existing political and geographic boundaries and split significantly fewer cities and counties. The timely passage of these maps is a product of countless hours and the hard work of House and Senate leaders and staff. I thank them for helping this process to be conducted just as it should, with the interest of Floridians and not elections in mind, and think it will serve as an example for years to come.”