The Florida legislature will be back in Tallahassee in just a few weeks to begin the 2018 legislative session. In election years, the Florida legislature begins their 60-day session in January, instead of beginning in March in off-election years. Legislative committees will begin hearing bills starting in September and will hold six weeks of committee meetings (interim committee weeks) from September to December. Also, legislators are preparing and filing bills right now. [Read more…]
Time to take on unfinished business in the 2018 Florida legislative session
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Loading...Action Alert! Florida’s Second Amendment Being Threatened by SB 130
March 20, 2014 by
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Liberty Lobbyist, John Hallman of Liberty First has issued the following Action Alert regarding Senate Bill 130. SB 130 would weaken Florida’s “Stand Your Ground Law” and threaten the Second Amendment rights of Florida citizens. We should not compromise on our Constitutional rights and allow the Florida Senate to legislate them away. Please use the action tools below to take action now and express your opposition to SB 130.
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Lunch and Liberty Day with David McKalip!
August 15, 2013 by
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All politics are local, and if we wish to take back our nation, we must first start in our cities. The Republican Liberty Caucus of Tampa Bay (RLCTB) is taking on that task. In lieu of their regular meeting, they will host their monthly Regional Meeting at the campaign headquarters of Dr. David McKalip, who is running for St. Petersburg City Council, District 4 (bio and positions outlined below).
Read more -Florida Prepares Defense to Second Amendment
July 18, 2013 by
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...The Florida Tenth Amendment Center has released two legislative acts that would nullify federal controls and restrictions on the Second Amendment rights of Florida citizens. Floridians are being encouraged to contact their elected officials to sponsor and support both the Florida Second Amendment Preservation Act & Florida Firearms Freedom Act. Learn more about the acts and how you can take action today after the jump…
Read more -Action Alert! Support HB 1233/SB 1728 to Label Genetically Engineered Foods (GMOs) in Florida
March 16, 2013 by
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Two bills, HB 1233 & SB 1728 – Genetically Engineered Foods, that would require the labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods in the State of Florida have been filed in both the House and Senate. The Senate bill has been referred to Agriculture, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, & Appropriations. The House Bill is now headed for vote in the Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee.
Read more -Action Alert! Support HB 1061/SB 1342 Traffic Control Bills
March 5, 2013 by
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Two new bills, HB 1061 & SB 1342 – Traffic Control, have been filed in the Florida House and Senate that would reform Red Light Cameras, making it easier to contest tickets and prohibiting right-turn on red fines. The House Bill is now in the Economic Affairs Committee and the Senate Bill is in the Transportation Committee. Please contact the members listed in the article and ask them to support HB 1061.
Update – 3/21/13: Florida Senator Jeff Clemens, an American Traffic Solutions donor recipient, has successfully gutted the Red Light Camera reform bill (SB 1342).
Read more -Action Alert! Support SB 846/HB 797: Search and Seizure of a Portable Electronic Device
March 1, 2013 by
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Senate Bill 846 and House Bill 797, titled Search and Seizure of a Portable Electronic Device have been introduced into committee. These bills would require a search warrant to be issued in order for a law enforcement officer to seize and search through someone’s cell phone (or other portable electronic device.) Please contact the representatives listed and ask them to support SB 846/HB 797.
Update #4 – 3/20/13: HB 797 passed the Criminal Justice Subcommittee on 3/19/13. Votes listed. The next stop is the Civil Justice Subcommittee, contact information for Representatives in this committee has been added to the article.
Read more -Action Alert! Florida Red Light Camera Ban Bill Moves to Appropriations Committee
February 15, 2013 by
(4 votes, average: 4.75 out of 5)Loading...HB 4011 – Traffic Infraction Detectors, a bill that would ban red light cameras in the State of Florida recently passed the Economic Affairs Committee and is now moving to the Appropriations Committee. The bill is not yet on their schedule, but don’t let that stop you from encouraging the Representatives below to support HB 4011. Local Representative Ed Hooper, whom voted Nay on the Bill in the Economic Affairs Committee will vote again on the bill. Hooper received donations from ATS.
Action Alert! Rand Paul Reintroduces Audit the Fed in the Senate
February 5, 2013 by
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Update: Senator Rand Paul has reintroduced Ron Paul’s Audit the Federal Reserve bill under S. 209. Please contact your representatives using the information below.
Now it’s time to demand action in the Senate.
Read more -Action Alert! #StandWithRand Against Warrantless Drones in Florida HB 119/SB 92
February 4, 2013 by
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Two “Anti-Drone” bills have been introduced in Florida House (HB 119) and Senate Committees (CS/SB 92). The bills would prohibit law enforcement from using drones to gather evidence unless it relates to a high risk terrorist attack or a search warrant is issued. These bills need your support and voice behind them! Please contact the members of the House and Senate Committees below. Share with your friends and family and encourage them to do the same.
Update #4: 4/11/13- SB 92 has passed the Senate, read the latest here.
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