On the first day of session, the Florida statehouse smells like a flower shop. Bouquets of lilies and roses and orchids crowd the desks of the representatives and senators.
It’s just one tradition on a day full of first-day-back traditions.
You can hear a dispatch from the Capitol on this day full of pomp:
And here are some highlights from opening ceremonies:
Florida House smells like a florist. The bouquets are an opening day tradition for session @WLRN pic.twitter.com/4pnkuDLV3W
— sammymack (@sammymack) January 12, 2016
Sen. Hukill has a Star Wars flower arrangement! @WLRN pic.twitter.com/JYjyg507mB
— sammymack (@sammymack) January 12, 2016
Sen. Galvano's daughter sings the anthem. Fun fact: she was a finalist to play Annie @WLRN pic.twitter.com/qPR3EeFHS5
— sammymack (@sammymack) January 12, 2016
There's a formal committee to tell Gov that House and Senate are ready for him. They've been excused to fetch him @WLRN
— sammymack (@sammymack) January 12, 2016
Gov is here. Looks like the committee found him. @WLRN pic.twitter.com/2DzbH7GYtj
— sammymack (@sammymack) January 12, 2016
Gov ends on jobs: let's make FL #1. Escort committee now escorting him out. That's a wrap @WLRN
— sammymack (@sammymack) January 12, 2016
After state of state, lawmakers walk out to protest @WLRN pic.twitter.com/bFClq38SCS
— sammymack (@sammymack) January 12, 2016