quiet YIMBYism among Florida Republicans. https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2023/03/07/florida-state-of-the-state-quotables-session-will-be-all-about-gov-desantis/69977223007/
Renner said during his speech the legislation has the House's support, and DeSantis likewise gave his stamp of approval on Tuesday. While less likely to generate the amount of headlines the more controversial priorities invite, the bill is as expansive as it is timely, coming as Florida is plagued by a shortage of affordable apartments and houses. It would provide incentives for private investment in affordable housing, pre-empt local government rules on zoning, density and building height in certain circumstances, encourage mixed-use development in struggling commercial areas and bar local rent controls.