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CRC Committee Recommends Sept. 22 as Public Proposal Filing Deadline

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The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) Rules and Administration Committee today recommended Friday, September 22 as the filing deadline for public proposals to be considered by the CRC. The recommended deadline is subject to approval by a vote of the full commission. The next full commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 19.
CRC Chairman Carlos Beruff, said, “The CRC encourages all interested Floridians to submit their proposed constitutional amendments as soon as possible. While the recommended September 22 deadline is more than a month away, Commissioners are already reviewing public proposals that have been shared and will be considering them during upcoming committee meetings. We want to ensure that all proposals submitted by Floridians are given the consideration and review they deserve.”
The official CRC website (flcrc.gov) allows Floridians to create and submit proposed changes to the Florida Constitution by following these simple steps:
How to Submit a Proposed Constitutional Amendment

  1. Visit flcrc.gov
  2. New users must register for a free CRC Website Account by filling in the required fields and following the activation prompts
  3. Once logged into your account, click on the “Submit a Proposal” button on the upper right-hand side of the homepage
  4. Click on “Get Started” and then click on “Create a New Proposal” to submit a proposed change to the Florida Constitution using legal language
  5. Fill in the required fields and then submit the proposed constitutional amendment
  6. Proposals may take up to three (3) business days to be posted on the CRC website in accordance with the moderation policy

NOTE: Proposals must be typed within the application. Users cannot “copy & paste” text or upload attachments. Public proposals may also be submitted to the CRC by other means, including mail and email. Visit flcrc.gov for contact information.
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 Instagram (@FloridaCRC). Like the CRC on Facebook (@FloridaCRC).

CRC Chairman Carlos Beruff Announces Committee Assignments

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Chairman Carlos Beruff today announced committee assignments for the 2017-2018 Constitution Revision Commission (CRC). According to the Rules of the Commission, the CRC consists of 10 standing substantive committees and two standing procedural committees.
Chairman Carlos Beruff, said, “I am excited to announce committee assignments for the CRC, including the appointment of chairs and vice chairs for each committee. Establishing committees for the CRC means we can move forward on developing proposals that will benefit Florida families, businesses and students. Each Commissioner brings a unique set of talents and experience to this process. Committee assignments are based on preferences expressed by individual Commissioners while also ensuring each committee consists of a group of Commissioners with diverse backgrounds and complementary strengths.”
Committee assignments, including the chairs and vice chairs of each committee, are outlined below. The CRC committee meeting schedule will be developed by the Rules and Administration Committee at a future date. All committee meetings will be publicly noticed in advance and posted on flcrc.gov.

2017-2018 CRC COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Standing Substantive Committees
Bonding and Investments (Article VII)

  • Chair, Commissioner Chris Smith
  • Vice Chair, Jose “Pepe” Armas
  • Commissioner Don Gaetz
  • Commissioner Frank Kruppenbacher
  • Commissioner Rich Newsome
  • Commissioner Darryl Rouson
  • Commissioner Bob Solari

Declaration of Rights (Article I)

  • Chair, Commissioner Lisa Carlton
  • Vice Chair, Commissioner John Stemberger
  • Commissioner Erika Donalds
  • Commissioner Emery Gainey
  • Commissioner Marva Johnson
  • Commissioner Arthenia Joyner
  • Commissioner Gary Lester

Education (Article IX)

  • Chair, Commissioner Marva Johnson
  • Vice Chair, Commissioner Nicole Washington
  • Commissioner Erika Donalds
  • Commissioner Tom Grady
  • Commissioner Darlene Jordan
  • Commissioner Belinda Keiser
  • Commissioner Patricia Levesque
  • Commissioner Chris Sprowls
  • Commissioner Pam Stewart

Ethics and Elections (Article VI, part of Article II)

  • Chair, Commissioner Hank Coxe
  • Vice Chair, Frank Kruppenbacher
  • Commissioner Don Gaetz
  • Commissioner Brecht Heuchan
  • Commissioner Arthenia Joyner
  • Commissioner Rich Newsome
  • Commissioner Sherry Plymale
  • Commissioner Bill Schifino
  • Commissioner Chris Smith

Executive (Article IV)

  • Chair, Commissioner Darlene Jordan
  • Vice Chair, Commissioner Chris Sprowls
  • Commissioner Pam Bondi
  • Commissioner Jose Felix Diaz
  • Commissioner Don Gaetz
  • Commissioner Belinda Keiser
  • Commissioner Chris Nocco
  • Commissioner Pam Stewart
  • Commissioner Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch 

Finance and Taxation (Article VII)

  • Chair, Commissioner Fred Karlinsky
  • Vice Chair, Commissioner Tom Grady
  • Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Armas
  • Commissioner Jeanette Nuñez
  • Commissioner Darryl Rouson
  • Commissioner Chris Smith
  • Commissioner Nicole Washington

General Provisions (Articles II, X, XI, and XII)

  • Chair, Commissioner Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch
  • Vice Chair, Commissioner Emery Gainey
  • Commissioner Brecht Heuchan
  • Commissioner Fred Karlinsky
  • Commissioner Gary Lester
  • Commissioner Jeanette Nuñez
  • Commissioner Sherry Plymale 

Judicial (Article V)

  • Chair, Commissioner Bill Schifino
  • Vice Chair, Commissioner Anna Marie Hernandez Gamez
  • Commissioner Pam Bondi
  • Commissioner Tim Cerio
  • Commissioner Hank Coxe
  • Commissioner Arthenia Joyner
  • Commissioner Tom Lee
  • Commissioner Roberto Martinez
  • Commissioner Carolyn Timmann 

Legislative (Article III)

  • Chair, Commissioner Jose Felix Diaz
  • Vice Chair, Commissioner Belinda Keiser
  • Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Armas
  • Commissioner Lisa Carlton
  • Commissioner Tom Lee
  • Commissioner Patricia Levesque
  • Commissioner Darryl Rouson 

Local Government (Article VIII)

  • Chair, Commissioner Erika Donalds
  • Vice Chair, Commissioner Chris Nocco
  • Commissioner Emery Gainey
  • Commissioner Bob Solari
  • Commissioner John Stemberger
  • Commissioner Carolyn Timmann
  • Commissioner Nicole Washington

Standing Procedural Committees
Rules and Administration

  • Chair, Commissioner Tim Cerio
  • Vice Chair, Commissioner Sherry Plymale
  • Commissioner Lisa Carlton
  • Commissioner Hank Coxe
  • Commissioner Jose Felix Diaz
  • Commissioner Erika Donalds
  • Commissioner Marva Johnson
  • Commissioner Fred Karlinsky
  • Commissioner Carolyn Timmann

Style and Drafting

  • Chair, Commissioner Brecht Heuchan
  • Vice Chair, Commissioner Carolyn Timmann
  • Commissioner Tim Cerio
  • Commissioner Anna Marie Hernandez Gamez
  • Commissioner Tom Grady
  • Commissioner Darlene Jordan
  • Commissioner Frank Kruppenbacher
  • Commissioner Gary Lester
  • Commissioner Roberto Martinez
  • Commissioner Jeanette Nuñez
  • Commissioner Chris Sprowls

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 and Instagram. Like the CRC on Facebook.

Constitution Revision Commission Postpones June 22 Public Hearing in Central Florida

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The Constitution Revision Commission today announced that a public hearing tentatively scheduled for June 22nd in Central Florida has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts. The public hearing will be rescheduled for a future date.
Chairman Carlos Beruff, said, “We are actively working to reschedule this public hearing for a future date. I believe it is important that we schedule public hearings on dates which allow a majority of Commissioners to attend, especially considering that hundreds of Floridians take time out of their personal schedules to have the opportunity to speak before a full Commission.”
The Constitution Revision Commission will announce future public hearing dates and locations as soon as possible. All public hearings and meetings are noticed on the official CRC website, flcrc.gov. To watch previous public hearings and meetings held by the CRC, visit the Florida Channel’s website which has a page dedicated to all CRC public hearings and meetings.

Public Meeting of the Constitution Revision Commission in Orlando

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The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) will hold a public meeting tomorrow, June 6 beginning at 9:00 AM at the University of Central Florida (UCF). At the meeting, the CRC will consider the Rules of the Commission.
The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed by The Florida Channel on www.TheFloridaChannel.org. Media wishing to attend are requested to bring their press credentials.
WHAT: Public meeting of the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) to consider the Rules of the Commission
WHEN: Tuesday, June 6, 9:00 AM − until completion
WHERE: University of Central Florida (UCF)
FAIRWINDS Alumni Center (Ballrooms A, B & C)
12676 Gemini Blvd. N.
Orlando, FL 32816
Google Map Link
*Complimentary parking available in Garage H.
LINK TO MEETING PACKET: http://bit.ly/2sanU1K
Individuals requiring an accommodation to attend this public meeting (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.

ICYMI: 400 Floridians Attend CRC Public Hearing in Tampa

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Approximately 400 Floridians attended a public hearing held by the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) on May 17 in Tampa at Hillsborough Community College’s (HCC) Dale Mabry Campus as part of its, “Floridians Speak, We Listen” statewide tour. At HCC, more than 150 individual Floridians requested to speak before the CRC. The hearing went nearly two hours past the noticed end time of 8:00 PM. All Floridians who attended the public hearing and wanted to speak were given an opportunity to be heard.
To watch the public hearing held in Tampa, visit the Florida Channel’s website which has a page dedicated to all CRC public hearings and meetings. A complete transcript of the public hearing and appearance forms will be available online at flcrc.gov as soon as possible. Additional public hearings will be scheduled and announced at a future date.

Floridians make their voices heard at Hillsborough
Community College’s (HCC) Dale Mabry Campus in Tampa.

CRC Holds Public Hearing at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa

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TONIGHT

Tonight beginning at 5:00 PM, the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) invites all interested Floridians to participate in a public hearing at Hillsborough Community College’s Dale Mabry Campus.
Members of the media wishing to attend are asked to bring their press credentials. The event will also be live-streamed by The Florida Channel on www.TheFloridaChannel.org.
WHAT: Public hearing of the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC)
WHEN: Wednesday, May 17, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
*End time is tentative depending upon attendance and public interest in speaking before the CRC. All Floridians wishing to speak before the CRC will be given an opportunity to be heard.
WHERE: HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
Hillsborough Community College (HCC)
Dale Mabry Campus
DSTU Auditorium, Room 111 (Student Services Building)
4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33614-7820
GOOGLE MAP LINK
PARKING: Parking and accessible parking is available on the HCC Dale Mabry Campus. Signs directing visitors will be posted.
Individuals requiring an accommodation to participate in a public hearing (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.

CRC Encourages Attendance at Public Meeting

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The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) encourages interested members of the public to attend a meeting of the Rules Working Group to convene on Wednesday, May 17 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Hillsborough Community College’s (HCC) Dale Mabry Campus.
Members of the public wishing to provide comment regarding the Rules of the Commission will have an opportunity to speak between 11:00 AM – noon. Due to the time that may be necessary to deliberate the Rules of the Commission, the public comment portion of the meeting will end at noon. Only comment related to the Rules of the Commission will be considered during the Rules Working Group Meeting. Speakers will be asked to fill out an appearance form.  Time for each speaker will be determined at the direction of the Rules Working Group based on the number of requests to speak.
Those wishing to provide comment regarding proposed constitutional amendments may do so before the full commission at its public hearing scheduled at the same location that evening from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Meetings will be live-streamed by The Florida Channel on www.TheFloridaChannel.org. Media wishing to attend are requested to bring their press credentials.

CRC AGENDA – WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2017

MEETING OF THE CRC RULES WORKING GROUP (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
LOCATION: Hillsborough Community College
Dale Mabry Campus
DSTU Auditorium, Room 111
4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd.
Tampa, Fla. 33614-7820
GOOGLE MAP LINK
TIME: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Public comment from 11:00 AM – noon)
LINK TO MEETING NOTICE & PACKET
MEMBERS: Members of the CRC Rules Working Group are:

  • Commissioner Timothy Cerio
  • Commissioner Don Gaetz
  • Commissioner Brecht Heuchan
  • Commissioner Arthenia Joyner
  • Commissioner Tom Lee
  • Commissioner Roberto Martinez
  • Commissioner Rich Newsome
  • Commissioner Carolyn Timmann

CRC PUBLIC HEARING (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
LOCATION: Hillsborough Community College
Dale Mabry Campus
DSTU Auditorium, Room 111
4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd.
Tampa, Fla. 33614-7820
GOOGLE MAP LINK
TIME: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Doors open at 4:00 PM)
*End time is tentative depending upon attendance and public interest in speaking before the CRC. All Floridians wishing to speak before the CRC will be given an opportunity to be heard.
Individuals requiring an accommodation to participate public hearings and public meetings (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.

ICYMI: 300 Floridians Attend CRC Public Hearing in Fort Myers

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Approximately 300 Floridians attended a public hearing held by the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) on May 10 in Fort Myers at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) as part of its, “Floridians Speak, We Listen” statewide tour. At FSW, more than 100 individual Floridians requested to speak before the CRC. All Floridians who attended the public hearing and wanted to speak were given an opportunity to be heard.
To watch the public hearing held in Fort Myers, visit the Florida Channel’s website which has a page dedicated to all CRC public hearings and meetings. A complete transcript of the public hearing and appearance forms will be available online at flcrc.gov as soon as possible. The next public hearing held by the CRC will be on Wednesday, May 17, at Hillsborough Community College’s Dale Mabry Campus in Tampa beginning at 5:00 PM. Visit flcrc.gov/Meetings/PublicHearings for the schedule of confirmed public hearings and full event details.

Floridians make their voices heard at Florida SouthWestern
State College’s (FSW) Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers.

CRC Announces Meeting of Rules Working Group

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MEDIA ADVISORY

The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) announces a meeting of the Rules Working Group to convene on Wednesday, May 17 from 11:00 AM–4:00 PM at Hillsborough Community College (HCC). The Rules Working Group meeting is scheduled prior to the CRC’s public hearing at the same location from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM.
Members of the public wishing to specifically provide comment regarding the Rules of the Commission will be given an opportunity to speak at the direction of the Rules Working Group. Only comment related to the Rules of the Commission will be considered during the Rules Working Group Meeting. Those wishing to provide comment regarding proposed constitutional amendments are requested to attend the public hearing of the full commission scheduled from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM.
Meetings will be live-streamed by The Florida Channel on www.TheFloridaChannel.org. Media wishing to attend are requested to bring their press credentials.

CRC AGENDA – WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2017

MEETING OF THE CRC RULES WORKING GROUP (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
LOCATION: Hillsborough Community College
Dale Mabry Campus
DSTU Auditorium, Room 111
4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd.
Tampa, Fla. 33614-7820
GOOGLE MAP LINK
TIME: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
LINK TO AGENDA
MEMBERS: Members of the CRC Rules Working Group are:

  • Commissioner Timothy Cerio
  • Commissioner Don Gaetz
  • Commissioner Brecht Heuchan
  • Commissioner Arthenia Joyner
  • Commissioner Tom Lee
  • Commissioner Roberto Martinez
  • Commissioner Rich Newsome
  • Commissioner Carolyn Timmann

CRC PUBLIC HEARING (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
LOCATION: Hillsborough Community College
Dale Mabry Campus
DSTU Auditorium, Room 111
4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd.
Tampa, Fla. 33614-7820
GOOGLE MAP LINK
TIME: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Doors open at 4:00 PM)
*End time is tentative depending upon attendance and public interest in speaking before the CRC. All Floridians wishing to speak before the CRC will be given an opportunity to be heard.
Individuals requiring an accommodation to participate public hearings and public meetings (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.

ICYMI: 100 Floridians Attend CRC Public Hearing in Panama City

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Floridians make their voices heard at Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) in Panama City.

Approximately 100 Floridians attended a public hearing held by the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) on May 3 in Panama City at Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) as part of its, “Floridians Speak, We Listen” statewide tour. At GCSC, more than 50 individual Floridians requested to speak before the CRC. All Floridians who attended the public hearing and wanted to speak were given an opportunity to be heard.
To watch the public hearing held in Panama City, visit the Florida Channel’s website which has a page dedicated to all CRC public hearings and meetings. A complete transcript of the public hearing and appearance forms will be available online at flcrc.gov as soon as possible. The next public hearing held by the CRC will be on Wednesday, May 10, at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) in Fort Myers beginning at 5:00 PM ET. Visit flcrc.gov/Meetings/PublicHearings for the schedule of confirmed public hearings and full event details.