Sunshine Poop Scoop: Florida Legislature’s Swamp Bash, March 31-April 4, 2025

Hold your flip-flops, Sunshine Poop Scoop fans—the Florida Legislature wrapped last week with a swamp bash wilder than a gator on a bender! It’s Tuesday, April 8, and I’ve been slackin’ on the blog, but the Capitol’s been churnin’ through week five of the 2025 session (March 4-May 2). From veto overrides to Mullet Man echoes, here’s the stinky scoop on what went down March 31 to April 4!

Friday’s Veto Override Fiesta

The week’s big bang landed Friday, April 4, when the Senate locked in a veto override, pumpin’ over $4 million back into play—veterans’ funds included—after the House kicked it off Monday with a 113-0 vote. This ain’t your average budget tweak—it’s lawmakers flexin’ some rare bipartisan muscle against Gov. DeSantis’ 2024 cuts. The House started the party, and the Senate crashed it, makin’ it official by week’s end. DeSantis stayed quiet—probably stewin’ with his veto pen—but social media lit up with “swamp rebellion” vibes. Cash is back, and the governor’s ego might’ve taken a hit!

Development Drags Its Feet

Development buffs, listen up—SB 110 (Rural Renaissance) with its $200 million rural cash passed the Senate last week and’s been loiterin’ in the House. Thursday’s Rules & Ethics might’ve poked it, but no vote yet—small towns are waitin’! SB 1118, that land-use power grab, stayed stuck in the House too—still a sprawl scare on hold. No big wins, just a slow swamp slog—keep your eyes peeled!

Funnies Keep It Light

Mullet Man didn’t strut last week, but his March 25 cloud-seedin’ rant lingered—social media crowned him “Sky King,” a Florida legend too juicy to fade! Wednesday’s tax talks had DeSantis pushin’ property relief, but lawmakers leaned sales tax holidays—one X quip hit gold: “Tax-free ammo, but my roof’s still drippin’!” Gotta love that Sunshine State logic.

Term Limits Simmer

No term limit fireworks, but SJR 536/HJR 1055—cappin’ lawmakers at 16 years—kept creepin’ in committees. It’s a quiet plot for the 2026 ballot—could flush out the old guard if it sticks!

The Stinky Wrap-Up

Friday’s veto override stole the swamp bash crown—lawmakers thumbed DeSantis while SB 56 (cloud-seeding ban) likely passed Thursday’s Senate vote (check flsenate.gov for the final call). Development’s draggin’, guns and the $115.6 billion HB 5001 budget are bubblin’, and Mullet Man’s spirit keeps us grinnin’. Time to catch up, folks—sniff out more at sunshinepoopscoop.com as this session steams on! #FloridaLegislature #SunshineScoop