In this episode: Sig Sauer, one of the country’s biggest gun manufacturers, is facing dozens of lawsuits from police officers and other firearm owners who suffered gunshot wounds when a company-made pistol allegedly fired without anyone ever pulling the trigger. The company is now lobbying Florida lawmakers for protection from so-called “ghost firing” suits — and it is handing out giant campaign contributions while it does so. On a more promising front: Top Florida senators want to put an end to predatory fees charged by homebuilding giant Lennar and some other housing developers. Those were among the bills on the move during day 22 of the Florida Legislature’s 2026 session.
Show notes
The bills discussed in today’s show:
Senate Bill 530 — State Lotteries
Passed the Senate Regulated Industries Committee by a 9-0 vote (vote sheet)
Senate Bill 1498 — Community Associations
Passed the Senate Regulated Industries Committee by a 7-0 vote (vote sheet)
House Bill 1551 — Products Liability for Firearms
Passed the House Civil Justice Subcommittee by a 13-4 vote (vote sheet)
Senate Bill 1632 — Ideologies Inconsistent with American Principles
Passed the Senate Judiciary Committee by an 8-3 vote (vote sheet)
House Bill 485 — Petitions for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence Containing Allegations of Marriage Fraud
Passed the House Civil Justice & Claims Committee by a 14-0 vote (see votes)
Senate Bill 1220 — Transportation
Passed the Senate Transportation Committee by a 9-0 vote (vote sheet)
Stories discussed in today’s show:
A homebuilding giant is lobbying for the power to collect endless profits from homeowners
A gun company gave lots of money to Florida lawmakers. Now it’s lobbying for legal immunity.
A Walmart-backed startup doesn’t like local government rules. It wants Tallahassee to overturn them.
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