TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — If one state senator can shore up sufficient assist in Tallahassee, political flags will now not be allowed to be flown in public buildings.
The invoice has confronted backlash prior to now with considerations about First Modification rights.
Deja vu?
Some might bear in mind this invoice from the final session when State leaders David Borrero and Randy Positive launched the laws. Though it did not make the lower, Senator Positive shared with WFLA that he isn’t giving up earlier than he plans to move to Congress.
See additionally: Senate bill 100: an act relating to the display of flags by governmental entities.
Senator Fine posted on “X” Monday sharing that the invoice appears to be like to ban the usage of “Palestine” flags
“Black Lives Matter” flags, and “political candidate” flags, amongst others.
“Whether or not you are speaking about political actions or ideological actions, or advocating for international locations that do not exist, that is simply not an applicable factor to be flying a flag for in a authorities constructing,” stated Sen. Positive.
When the general public shared their ideas final session, considerations over freedom arose.
“We have to do every thing we are able to to turn out to be a United State, a free state in Florida. Free to specific, free to have a good time, free to assist the variety and the fairness and inclusive nature of our state, not what our present legal guidelines are attempting to do,” stated Thomas Nurse with Equality Florida.
Political analysts spotlight that the legislature is the voice of the folks, and this invoice didn’t move in 2024.
“The Supreme Court docket has voiced its concern about this in a really well-known case referred to as Shurtleff V. Boston and stated the federal government can limit any voice that they’ve, however they cannot essentially limit the voice of the folks, and that is actually true for the home of the folks,” stated Newsom.
Thus far, the invoice has solely been filed within the Senate. We have reached out to earlier sponsors of the invoice in the home to see if a companion invoice may also be filed.