Florida Democrats Scream as GOP Votes to Strip Disney Self-Governing Status
Disney's privileged tax and self-governing status.The House passed the measure with a 68-38 vote after the State Senate, also controlled by Republicans, approved companion legislation in a 23-16 vote on Wednesday.The bill will become law if signed by DeSantis and take effect on June 1, 2023, although Disney could still launch legal challenges.A video of the protest has also begun to go viral on social media and has been viewed over over 850,000 times.NOW - Florida House votes in favor to strip Disney's self-government. pic.twitter.com/gq9S0po83KDemocrats sat at the front of the Florida House and can be heard shouting as the House Speaker, Chris Sprowls, attempted to continue with proceedings."It seems as [though] Mickey and Minnie have joined us in the chamber today,' State Rep.