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Legislative Insider’s Report Week 7 of 9
The question on everyone’s mind this week is “Will they or won’t they?” Speculation is running rampant in the Capitol as to whether or not the Legislature will finish its business before the end of the normal 60-day session, which is May 5th. There are a number of issues which have yet to be resolved, most importantly the budget.
Legislative Insider’s Report: Weeks 5 and 6 of 9
We hope this message finds you and your family well and that you had a blessed celebration of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ this past weekend. We’re now entering the final three weeks of Legislative Session. Both chambers are considering major legislation regarding the budget, school choice, gambling, and more!
Legislative Insider’s Report Week 4 of 9
We are almost halfway through Legislative Session this year, and it ended up being a fairly busy week for education bills, which is great news as legislators are looking to give Florida’s students as many educational options as possible. Both the House and the Senate released their proposed budgets this week and will begin to shift some of their focus to ironing out those details. Some of the subcommittees had their final meetings for the year, and so this is the point where bills begin to die if they are not moving through the process. We are continuing to work hard to see that good legislation is passed this year.
Protect your children, grandchildren, business and religious liberty from harmful legislation today!
These days we tend to view the law as something far removed from us, something that happens somewhere else… but as you can see from the bills below, all laws affect you and me, our children and our families, businesses, etc., either directly or indirectly.
Legislative Insider’s Report Week 3 of 9
Perhaps the biggest news this week for many of our supporters was that Florida Family Policy Council President John Stemberger was appointed to the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) by Speaker Richard Corcoran. On Monday, he was sworn in by the Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court to serve for the next 18 months as a commissioner on the CRC, which is a constitutional position.
Legislative Insider’s Report Week 2 of 9 | Pro-Family Days
The Florida Family Policy Council (FFPC) hosted its 4th annual Pro-Family Days in Tallahassee this past Monday and Tuesday. On Monday, FFPC trained attendees how to lobby and briefed them on current life, gambling, and LGBT bills being considered by the Legislature. We were joined by policy experts Bill Bunkley of Florida Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, Sara Johnson of No Casinos, Amber Kelly of Florida Family Action, and FFPC President John Stemberger. Over 250 supporters and legislators from around the state joined us this year in Tallahassee for Pro-Family Days.
Legislative Insider’s Report: Week 1 of 9
The Legislature opened the 2017 session this week with a bang! On Tuesday, we saw addresses from the Governor, the Speaker of the House, and the Senate President. A battle has been brewing between Governor Rick Scott and House Speaker Richard Corcoran…
Jax Women to Rally at City Hall Wednesday to Urge Mayor Curry to Veto HRO
Because Mayor Curry still has the legal option of vetoing the HRO, hundreds of Jacksonville women are gathering this Wednesday, February 22, 2017, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm for a rally and press conference outside on the sidewalks surrounding City Hall and in Hemming Plaza.
Call Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry Immediately and Tell Him to Keep His Promise & Veto the HRO
Last night, the Jacksonville City Council passed a Human Rights Ordinance (HRO) creating a weapon to punish Christians seeking to live and work according to their faith without government interference and allowing men to use women’s showers, locker rooms, bathrooms...
FFPC President John Stemberger Responds to the Boy Scouts of America’s Decision to Allow Transgendered Boys (Girls) to Enroll in Scouting Programs
(Orlando, FL) John Stemberger, founder of On My Honor, Chairman of the Board of Trail Life USA, and President of the Florida Family Policy Council released the following statement in light of the Boy Scouts of America’s announcement that they would be allowing...
Jacksonville Needs Your Help!
The citizens of Jacksonville are fighting their own city council to stop them from trying to adopt a dangerous sexual orientation and gender identity ordinance. Despite claims of “new compromise language,” the Jacksonville Human Rights Ordinance (HRO) 2017-15, puts...
2017 Pro-Family Lobbying Days
Our most exciting and dynamic event of the year, the Pro-Life, Pro-Family Lobby Days at the Capitol is coming quickly March 13-14, 2017 in Tallahassee, Florida. This two-day event includes fellowship, training, lobbying, praise and worship, meeting and learning...
Sanctity of Life Events – January 2017
UPCOMING FLORIDA PRO-LIFE EVENTS CELEBRATING LIFE & MOURNING ROE VS. WADE Baker County Macclenny Wednesday, January 18th at 7:30 am – Sanctity of Human Life Prayer Breakfast at Christian Fellowship Temple (251 W. Ohio Avenue). Sponsored by First Coast...
Tell the Jacksonville City Council to Say “NO” to the HRO!
Members of the Jacksonville City Council have just filed the bad Human Rights Ordinance (HRO) bill again, still puts women’s privacy, safety and dignity at risk while using showers, locker rooms, spas and bathrooms by allowing men to use these intimate...
Gov. Scott Appoints Conservative Judge Alan Lawson to Florida Supreme Court
In a victory for conservatives, Gov. Rick Scott appointed Judge C. Alan Lawson from the 5th District Court of Appeals this morning. Judge Lawson said that he will exercise judicial restraint at this morning's announcement. In his interview with the Judicial Nominating...
Special Notes
ACTION ALERT! New Dates/Locations – VOICE FOR LIFE TOUR…
WE’RE ON THE ROAD AGAIN! Please note our updated tour schedule. Some dates/locations have been updated due to Hurricane Milton.
Praying for Floridians…
Prayers for the people of Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches, prayer for the protection of life and the defeat of Amendment 4, and photos from the Voice for Life Tour.
🎥 NEW VIDEOS: The Florida Amendments
Join Aaron DiPietro, FFV Legislative Affairs Director, and Noah Fay, FFV Media Director, as they walk through and explain the six constitutional amendments on the 2024 ballot.