Disney's lobbyists are trying to influence DeSantis and Florida's state legislature on issues including land-use bills that could hurt the company.
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"I have a couple words for Disney. You are not going to win this fight. This governor will," Ingoglia said. "One word of advice for Disney going forward: let it go. Just let it go." Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answers questions during a press conference at Seminole State College in Sanford, Florida, Monday, May 16, 2022.Monday, Disney executives called on lobbyists to keep an eye on any Florida bills that could hurt the company and to start aggressively working against them, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter. There is a particular interest in combatting legislation related to land use following DeSantis' remarks, this person said.
Both chambers have introduced amendments that could affect Disney. The measures would allow a "newly elected or appointed governing body of the independent special district," such as the DeSantis-appointed governing body of the Disney district, to review any development agreements and have the option to vote on whether that district will readopt that original development deal.
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