Governor-elect Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., joins President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, in the Cabinet Room of the White House Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, during a discussion with Governors-Elect from around the nation. Credit: Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a measure that could help clear the way for bringing President Donald Trump’s presidential library to Florida.

The bill (SB 118), which passed during this spring’s legislative session, would prevent local governments from placing restrictions on presidential libraries and would give the state authority to regulate establishing and operating such facilities.

Trump is a Palm Beach County resident. DeSantis’ office announced Monday night that he had signed the bill and 13 others from the legislative session.

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