Florida House to Supreme Court: Here, Take Our Map

Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli issued the following statement to members Monday afternoon, saying the House has asked the state Supreme Court to consider its congressional district map: 

"As I shared with you on Friday, I have consulted with our counsel regarding our best course of action in light of the events of Special Session B.  Going into the Session, our primary goal has been to protect the integrity and constitutional positon of this institution. With that in mind, and after much deliberation, I have asked our counsel to submit the House version of the congressional map to the Court for consideration.
 
"I want to reiterate that this decision is not made because of personality or politics. I believe the base map (produced with House and Senate input) with the final House amendment (drafted as a constitutionally sound compromise with the Senate) best meets the requirements of Art. III, Sec. 20 of the Florida Constitution.
 
"While it gives me great pause to ask the Court to decide this matter, I can assure you that the difference of opinion between the two Chambers is both significant and legitimate. Attached is the motion that was just filed with the Supreme Court requesting the opportunity to present our map to Judge Lewis (see below). 
 
"We are in an unprecedented and unique time, and every action we take is charting new territory. I appreciate your patience as we navigate through this process."