Joe Gruters, who backs Trump for 2024, was the only Florida Republican senator voting against a bill to reduce further Disney's control over its resort.
The new bill—SB 1604—was passed on Wednesday night. It effectively nullifies development agreements between the entertainment company and the state of Florida.
Only hours before, Disney filed a federal lawsuit against Florida after a board appointed by DeSantis nullified two other agreements that gave the company significant control over the expansion of its world-famous resort in the state. A composite photo showing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Sen. Joe Gruters. The latter, who recently endorsed Trump for 2024, was the only Republican senator voting against a bill on Wednesday that would further erode Disney's control over its Florida resort.Disney's lawsuit accuses DeSantis and other Florida officials of improperly retaliating against the company because of its opposition to theThis was championed by the Republican governor and passed in 2022.
The agreements were made void because, as Daniel Langley, the board's general counsel, said, they presented evidence of"self-dealing" and"procedural unconscionability" on Disney's part. The board also accused the company of violating Florida state law in multiple ways through this year.as the debate around the"Don't Say Gay" bill unfolded in the state.
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