The Florida Senate President has not made a recent statement suggesting that a set of ‘anti-woke’ bills are dead for this session. Instead, what’s been observed is a continued push by the Florida legislature, under Governor DeSantis’ administration, to introduce and support legislation that aligns with anti-woke rhetoric.
For instance, legislation aiming to restrict the influence of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in state investments and banking has been prominently backed by legislative leaders, including Senate President Kathleen Passidomo.
This legislation, known as HB 3, seeks to ensure state investments and financial decisions are based solely on financial factors rather than ESG criteria, and to protect Floridians from financial discrimination based on political or social beliefs 【source】.
Additionally, there have been discussions around the financial and societal impacts of such ‘anti-woke’ legislation on Florida’s economy and community. For example, there have been reports of significant economic implications, such as lost business and potential impacts on tourism and large-scale investments in convention centers in Broward and Orange Counties.
Some events have been canceled or moved from Florida due to the political climate and the passage of legislation viewed as restrictive or discriminatory, underscoring concerns from various sectors about the state’s direction under current leadership.
These developments indicate that, rather than a cessation of ‘anti-woke’ legislative efforts, Florida’s government continues to prioritize these initiatives, reflecting Governor DeSantis’ broader political and social agenda. The support from the Senate President and other legislative leaders suggests that such bills are an integral part of the legislative focus, at least for the current session.