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

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House and Senate openly rebuked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call for a special session on immigration Monday by defiantly rejecting his slate of bills, then adjourning and immediately regrouping to consider alternative legislation approved by their leaders.

Florida's legislative leaders led an unprecedented revolt against Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, junking an immigration-focused special session he called in favor of their own and overturning a pair of his vetoes.