Episode Description

What exactly is a special session, and how is it different from a regular legislative session?

In this episode of In Session with Rep. Rita, I take you behind the scenes of Florida's special sessions to explain why they're called, how they work, and what the public doesn't always get to see.

From the fast-paced schedule to the differences in committee meetings, bill filing, and debate, I'll walk you through what makes a special session unique and give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like to serve in the Florida Legislature when lawmakers are called back to Tallahassee.

Whether you're new to following state government or simply curious about how the legislative process works, this episode offers an inside look at a part of the process that most people never see. ...