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Florida’s 45 Governor to be sworn in for a second term on Tuesday.

Preparations are underway at the State Capitol for tomorrows inauguration. Rick Scott will take the oath of office  at noon. Scott’s second term is expected by many to be less rocky than his first four years.

For the last year, Rick Scott has been considered one of the most vulnerable GOP governor’s in the nation. That ended when he was re-elected with just 48 percent of the vote.

“I Rick Scott do solemnly swear”

FSU Political scientist Carol Weissert expect a more confident and experienced Rick Scott in his second second term. “In terms of content, I think you will see a little more narrowing of the issues he wants to do, where in the first year he had a whole long list of things he wanted to do.”

One example of the change: Four years ago, Scott proposed slashing school funding by 10 percent….This time, with a surging economy, he will be singing a different tune.

In December, Scott told reporters “I want to have the highest per pupil funding for K-122 education in the history of the state.”

The final touches on the inaugural platform, the seating charts, and PA system were being worked out on Monday. Scott will take the oath at noon Tuesday. In remarks released by the Governor’s office, it’s clear that Rick Scott will continue his push to keep tuition low.

“Floridians have entrusted us with their tax dollars” is what Scott said at his first inaugural. On Tuesday,  Scott will note that Florida just became the third largest state. His prepared remarks will pitch living and working here to those in high tax states. Weissert says jobs will continue to be a main pitch. “Jobs. Jobs Jobs. We’re still going to see that. His new theme is trying to bring…making Florida the kind of place that people want to move to.”

Along with several previous Governors, two presidential hopefuls…Chris Christie and Rick Perry will watch the swearing in ceremony.

The days festivities begin at 8 tomorrow at a pray breakfast on the campus of Florida A&M University. 134 media have been credentialed for the inaugural ceremonies.