Drag queens and transgender activists packed a Florida Senate committee hearing on Tuesday to voice their opposition to a proposal that would prohibit state agencies from spending funds on diversity, equity, and inclusion offices or officers, as well as restrict them from applying for federal healthcare-related DEI grants.

The Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing, chaired by Republican Florida state Sen. Randy Fine, included public commentary on various legislative items, but the turnout was especially large for SB 1710, which aims to strip DEI funding in Florida.