Florida Lawmakers Give DeSantis Control Over Disney Special Tax District

Florida senators approved on Friday a bill that gives Republican Governor Ron DeSantis control over the board of a special government district that’s home to Walt Disney World Resort.

• Senators passed the legislation with 26 votes to 9
• The bill passed the Florida House of Representative on Thursday
• The legislation will now be brought to DeSantis for his signature
• New rules will give the governor power to appoint the five-member board of supervisors that runs the district, which will be renamed “Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.”
  • Lawmakers will also have to approve the appointees
• NOTE, from Feb. 06: DeSantis to ...