Even as DeSantis called the new bill "weaker," legislative Republicans pushed their legislation through the committee process Monday.

Emotions are clearly raw. And with the two-month legislative session set to begin March 4, hard feelings are likely to endure.

The Florida Legislature responded Monday to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call for a special session by gaveling out of his and convening its own. Lawmakers will only take up an immigration-related bill and will not tackle the other issues called for in DeSantis’ proclamation,

During day two of Florida’s special session, the House returned with a bill that did not meet Governor DeSantis’s expectations.

In a stunning move, the GOP-led Florida Legislature on Monday rebuffed a push by Gov. Ron DeSantis to pass a slew of bills on immigration.

Ahead of the start of the special session, there is uncertainty over how much will be accomplished after the tepid response by legislative leaders.

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants quick action to crackdown on illegal immigration, but legislative leaders — all fellow members of the GOP — have called the special session

NUÑEZ SPEAKS OUT — Over the weekend, Lt. Gov. JEANETTE NUÑEZ came out against Florida’s provision allowing students whose undocumented parents brought them to the U.S. as children to receive in-state tuition. The position is a stunning turnaround for Nuñez, who was the original sponsor of the bill about a decade ago when she was in the Legislature.

Republican state House Speaker Daniel Perez and Republican Senate President Ben Albritton were among the opponents to this special session.