TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — All eyes are on Gov. Ron DeSantis after state lawmakers wrapped up a special session by passing a bill on immigration.
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The bill passed after going up for a vote around 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
The bill would end in-state tuition for undocumented college students.
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In addition, Florida’s commissioner of agriculture, Wilton Simpson, would become the chief immigration officer.
And there would be a mandatory death sentence for illegals convicted of murder.
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As well as reimbursement to law enforcement for assistance with ICE.
Republicans seemed frustrated by the governor’s threat to veto the measure.
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“I don’t know what his future plans are, but I wouldn’t want one of my few details to preserve illegal immigrants to get in-state tuition. If that what he wants to do, he can do that,” said Rep. Randy Fine.
The governor called the bill weak and toothless Tuesday night.
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