Florida's legislative session became contentious as intra-party disputes emerged within the Republican-controlled legislature, challenging Governor Ron DeSantis' influence. Although Republicans hold a trifecta in Tallahassee, disagreements over tax policies prevented the passing of the mandatory state budget, necessitating an extended session to finalize the budget before the new fiscal year. Key legislative actions included passing bills on citizen ballot initiatives and condo safety reforms, while several of DeSantis' priorities, such as easing gun laws and labor protections, failed. Notably, some measures aimed at curbing the governor's power were passed, potentially prompting DeSantis' veto. Additionally, investigations into the Hope Florida initiative raised questions about financial management and political influence, though the probe was paused due to a lack of testimonies from involved officials.

Governor Ron DeSantis faced significant challenges from within his own party during the Florida legislative session, as GOP leaders openly defied him, resulting in a failure to pass the state's budget within the regular session timeframe.

Despite having a GOP supermajority, the Florida House and Senate could not reconcile their differences on tax policy, particularly over a proposed permanent sales tax reduction, leading to extended budget negotiations.

The legislative session saw the passage of 205 bills, including measures that create obstacles for citizen ballot initiatives and reforms for condo safety post-Surfside collapse, while some of DeSantis' legislative priorities like firearm purchase age reduction failed.

Several bills passed aimed at limiting gubernatorial power, including restrictions on development in state parks and the use of public funds for political ads, which may provoke a response from DeSantis, who has the option to veto them.

Investigations into Hope Florida, an initiative led by the First Lady, revealed financial transactions that raised concerns about political funding, but the probe ended without testimony from key officials, with future oversight promised by the legislature.