TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Nine lawmakers were excused from attending the legislative organization session in Tallahassee on Tuesday because they tested positive for COVID-19 or were exposed to the coronavirus in recent days.The legislators who tested positive for COVID-19 include Republican state Sen.
Tom Wright of New Smyrna Beach and Ray Rodrigues of Estero.Senate spokeswoman Katie Betta said Wright took three separate tests --- and tested positive twice --- at a state-supported testing site that was set up outside the Capitol for lawmakers, guests, legislative staff and reporters.