The Florida Legislature today filed a jurisdictional brief in support of Governor DeSantis’ request for an advisory opinion from the Florida Supreme Court regarding Congressional Redistricting. Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls (R-Palm Harbor) and Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby) issued the following joint statement:
“The Florida Legislature stands with Governor Ron DeSantis in asking the Florida Supreme Court to weigh in on a narrow, critical question related to Congressional redistricting. We appreciate the Governor utilizing his constitutional authority to seek an advisory opinion, and we hope the court will act expeditiously upon his request.”