During Thursday's bill signing, DeSantis did mention his squabble with Florida's legislative leaders, comparing it to turbulence on a plane. "The minute you land safely you just kind of forget about it and you move on with your day, and this plane landed safely and securely and soundly," he said.

The Republican-led legislature and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed on a final product after a rare intra-party political battle brought out death threats.

Measures include the creation of an immigration enforcement board and stiffer penalties for undocumented people who commit crimes.