A Florida Senate bill filed on Thursday at 6:08 p.m.—minutes after news of former President Donald Trump’s indictment in Manhattan broke—is the “resign-to-run” bill that would permit Gov. Ron DeSantis to keep his post if he runs for president.
DeSantis has so far not declared his candidacy for president. One condition was seen as the legislature—with Republicans controlling both chambers with supermajorities—needing to act first to change the law. The legislature is in session until May 5.
Under current state law, DeSantis would have to resign his post—effective later but irrevocably—if he qualifies to run for president. The state law applies to all local, state, and federal candidates. However, it is unclear how exactly it would work for a presidential candidate—running first in multiple state presidential primaries.
A Florida legislator confirmed to The Epoch Times that Senate Bill 7050, filed on March 30, is, in fact, the resign-to-run bill. The legislator added there is no House companion bill, and the text will be added on April 3.
