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Several Florida Democrats oppose Iran sanction bill in committee vote – Florida’s Voice

Several Florida Democrats oppose Iran sanction bill in committee vote – Florida’s Voice

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Several Florida Democrats voted against a bill in committees that would increase sanctions on the Iranian government.Reps. Anna Eskamani, D-Miami, Ashley Gantt, D-Orlando, Michelle Rayner, D-St. Petersburg, Felicia Robinson, D-Miami Gardens, voted against the passage of HB 5-C.The Senate Rules Committee and House State Affairs Committee passed SB 10-C and the identical HB 5-C, a bill expanding the definition of “scrutinized companies” that do business with Iran.Florida lawmakers convened in a special session to tackle a variety… 

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