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CRC Chairman Carlos Beruff Cancels Committee Week of September 18-19

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Public proposal filing deadline to be reevaluated

Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) Chairman Carlos Beruff today announced that the CRC has canceled its first committee week previously scheduled for September 18-19.
CRC Chairman Carlos Beruff, said, “As Floridians recover and rebuild following Hurricane Irma, the CRC has canceled its first committee week scheduled for September 18-19, which included a meeting of the full Commission. The CRC will also reevaluate its public proposal filing deadline to help ensure that Floridians interested in the CRC process can remain focused on their families during this time. Until a new deadline is recommended by the CRC Rules and Administration Committee, and approved by the full Commission, we will continue to accept all proposed constitutional amendments filed by Floridians. CRC business scheduled for the canceled committee week will be taken up during future meetings.”
The CRC Rules and Administration Committee previously recommended Friday, September 22 as the filing deadline for public proposals to be considered by the CRC. Given the impact of Hurricane Irma on Florida, the committee plans to reevaluate and recommend a new deadline at a future date that will be subject to approval by a vote of the full Commission. CRC committee meetings are open to the public and publicly noticed in advance on flcrc.gov.

Chairman Beruff Announces Updates to CRC Public Hearing Schedule in South Florida

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Public hearings will be held in larger spaces on FIU
and FAU campuses to accommodate high participation

Chairman Carlos Beruff today announced updates to the confirmed public hearing schedule in South Florida to maximize public participation. The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) will be at the Florida International University (FIU) Student Academic Success Center in Miami on Thursday, April 6 beginning at 5:00 p.m. and the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Acura Club (located in the FAU Stadium) in Boca Raton on Friday, April 7 beginning at 9:00 a.m. 

Chairman Carlos Beruff, said, “We were pleased to see 400 Floridians attend our first public hearing in Orlando. Given the public interest in speaking before the CRC, we have found new spaces on the FIU and FAU campuses that can hold even more participants. I encourage all interested Floridians in the greater Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County areas to come make their voices heard on April 6 at FIU in Miami and on April 7 at FAU in Boca Raton.” 

Updates to the South Florida public hearing schedule are outlined below. Additional public hearings will be announced as soon as possible. All upcoming public hearings will be live-streamed by The Florida Channel. To watch previous public hearings and meetings held by the CRC, visit the Florida Channel’s website which has a page dedicated to the CRC. 

Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) Updated Public Hearing Schedule
NOTE: End times are tentative depending upon attendance
and public interest in speaking before the CRC.

Miami-Dade County
Thursday, April 6 beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Florida International University (FIU)
Student Academic Success Center, Room 160
11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, Fla. 33199
*Complimentary parking will be available. Doors open to the public beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Palm Beach County
Friday, April 7 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
FAU Stadium, Acura Club (third floor)
777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Fla. 33431
*Complimentary parking will be available. Doors open to the public beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Individuals requiring an accommodation to participate in public hearings (such as a sign language interpreter) are requested to notify the Constitution Revision Commission five days prior to the scheduled meeting date at [email protected] or 850.717.9550.

ABOUT THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMISSION (CRC)
Once every twenty years, Florida’s Constitution provides for the creation of a thirty-seven member revision commission for the purpose of reviewing Florida’s Constitution and proposing changes for voter consideration. The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) meets for approximately one year, traveling the State of Florida, identifying issues, performing research, and possibly recommending changes to the Constitution. Any amendments proposed by the CRC would be placed on the 2018 General Election ballot. For additional information, visit FLCRC.GOV. Follow the CRC on Twitter @FloridaCRC and like the CRC on Facebook @FloridaCRC.

Chairman Beruff Announces Statewide “Floridians Speak, We Listen” Tour

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The 2017-2018 Constitution Revision Commission is hitting the
road to learn about the issues important to Florida families

Chairman Carlos Beruff today announced the first four scheduled stops on the statewide “Floridians Speak, We Listen” tour being hosted by the 2017-2018 Florida Constitution Revision Commission (CRC).  The Commission will be at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orange County on Wednesday, March 29 from 5-8 p.m.; Florida International University (FIU) in Miami-Dade County on Thursday, April 6 from 5-8 p.m.; Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Palm Beach County on Friday, April 7 from 9 a.m.-noon; and the University of West Florida (UWF) in Escambia County on Wednesday, April 12 from 4-7 p.m. (central time).
Chairman Carlos Beruff, said, “When Governor Rick Scott appointed me as Chair of this Commission, my first order of business was to ensure Floridians are actively involved in this historic and important process. I am proud to announce our ‘Floridians Speak, We Listen’ tour, where we will get input from Florida families on the issues that matter to them. This historic process gives Florida voters an opportunity to change the framework of our government and I encourage all interested Floridians to attend a public hearing and make their voices heard.”
Confirmed public hearing dates, times and locations are provided below. Additional tour stops will be announced soon.

Constitution Revision Commission *Confirmed* Public Hearing Dates
NOTE: End times are tentative depending upon attendance
and public interest in speaking before the Commission.

Orange County
Wednesday, March 29 from 5-8 p.m.
University of Central Florida (UCF)
FAIRWINDS Alumni Center
12676 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando, Fla. 32816
(Free parking will be available)
Miami-Dade County
Thursday, April 6 from 5-8 p.m.
Florida International University (FIU)
Frost Art Museum
10975 SW 17th St, Miami, FL 33199
(Free parking will be available)
Palm Beach County
Friday, April 7 from 9 a.m. – noon
Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
FAU Stadium Recruiting Room (located indoors)
777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Fla. 33431
(Free parking will be available)
Escambia County
Wednesday, April 12, from 4-7 p.m. (Central Time)
University of West Florida (UWF)
Center for Fine and Performing Arts
82 Service Rd, Pensacola, Fla. 32514
(Free parking will be available)
Individuals requiring an accommodation to participate in these hearings (such as a sign language interpreter) are requested to notify the Constitution Revision Commission five days prior to the scheduled meeting date at [email protected] or (850) 717-9600.
ABOUT THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMISSION
Once every twenty years, Florida’s Constitution provides for the creation of a thirty-seven member revision commission for the purpose of reviewing Florida’s Constitution and proposing changes for voter consideration. The Commission meets for approximately one year, traveling the State of Florida, identifying issues, performing research, and possibly recommending changes to the Constitution. Any amendments proposed by the Commission would be placed on the 2018 General Election ballot. For additional information, visit FLCRC.GOV. Follow the Commission on Twitter @FloridaCRC.