Florida Election Sets up Conditions for Immigration Enforcement Law
A new super-majority in both chambers of the Florida state legislature sets up the possibility of passage of an immigration enforcement law similar to the one passed in Arizona earlier this year. The Republican-controlled chambers now have enough votes to override a veto, and it's likely that a bill will be introduced when the state legislative session begins next year.
Governor-elect Rick Scott showed support for Arizona's immigration enforcement law during the elections, but did soften up his tone as the election drew nearer. There are at least four members of the Florida legislature that have expressed interest in drafting a bill similar to Arizona's but what have some changes to address Florida's situation.
Florida doesn't have a land border, so even though it has a high illegal alien population, the issue is with individuals who overstay their visas versus illegal crossings.
Republicans have a 80-40 majority in the State House and a 28-12 majority in the State Senate.