'Don't Say Gay' Bill Now A Vote Away From Florida Governor

It's unclear when the final vote will come, but if the session is going to end on time, it will have to come either this week or next.

What critics call the "Don't Say Gay" bill is now a floor vote away from Florida's governor. A panel in the Florida Senate advanced it to the full chamber Monday afternoon. 

The Appropriations Committee discussed the bill for more than three hours Monday before finally taking a vote. It's a highly controversial policy and will now remain so as it advances to the floor, despite one defection.

Republicans had the votes needed to clear HB 1557 under threat of lawsuit from parents. It prohibits instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in grades kindergarten to third, or when "not age appropriate."