Tonight beginning at 4:00 PM Central Time, the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) invites all interested Floridians to participate in a public hearing at Gulf Coast State College (GCSC).
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 3, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Central Time (Doors open at 3:00 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: Gulf Coast State College (GCSC)
Amelia Center Auditorium
5230 West Highway 98
Panama City, FL 32401
GOOGLE MAP LINK
PARKING: Parking will be available on the GCSC campus. Signs directing visitors will be posted on campus.
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.
Florida Constitution Revision Commission
CRC Announces Public Hearing at Hillsborough Community College
MEDIA ADVISORY
The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) invites all interested Floridians to participate in a public hearing at Hillsborough Community College (HCC) on Wednesday, May 17 beginning at 5:00 PM.
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 (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.
WHERE: Hillsborough Community College
Dale Mabry Campus
DSTU Auditorium, Room 111 (Student Services Building)
4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33614-7820
GOOGLE MAP LINK
Individuals requiring an accommodation to participate in this 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.
ICYMI: 500 Floridians attend CRC public hearings in Gainesville and Jacksonville
Approximately 500 Floridians attended public hearings held by the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) on April 26 in Gainesville at the University of Florida (UF) and on April 27 in Jacksonville at Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) as part of its, “Floridians Speak, We Listen” statewide tour. At UF, more than 100 individual Floridians requested to speak before the CRC and approximately 200 attended the hearing. At FSCJ, more than 110 individual Floridians spoke before the CRC and approximately 300 attended the hearing. Both hearings lasted longer than three hours and extended past the noticed end times. All Floridians who attended the public hearings and wanted to speak were given an opportunity to be heard by the CRC.
To watch the public hearings held in Gainesville and Jacksonville, visit the Florida Channel’s website which has a page dedicated to all CRC public hearings and meetings. Complete transcripts of the public hearings 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 3, at Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) in Panama City beginning at 4:00 PM Central Time. Visit flcrc.gov/Meetings/PublicHearings for the schedule of confirmed public hearings and full event details.
Floridians make their voices heard at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville.
(Photo by CRC)
Floridians make their voices heard at Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ).
(Photo by CRC)
CRC Holds Public Hearing at Florida State College at Jacksonville
Tomorrow beginning at 11:00 AM, the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) invites all interested Floridians to participate in a public hearing at Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ).
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: Thursday, April 27, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Doors open at 10:00 AM)
*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: Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ)
Kent Campus Auditorium
Building F, Room 128
3939 Roosevelt Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32205
Google Map Link to Kent Campus
PARKING: Parking is available in the lots adjacent to Building F on the Kent Campus. ADA accessible parking is also available.
Link to Parking Map
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.
Chairman Carlos Beruff Announces Updates to the CRC Website
Floridians can now submit proposed constitutional
amendments and comments through flcrc.gov
Chairman Carlos Beruff today announced key updates to the official Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) website: flcrc.gov.
Chairman Beruff, said, “When Governor Rick Scott appointed me as Chairman of the CRC, one of my top priorities was to develop a website that allows all Floridians to participate and have a voice in this historic process. The official CRC website, flcrc.gov, now allows users to submit comments and proposed constitutional amendments online. Visitors can also view information on all scheduled public hearings and meetings and add them to their personal calendars.”
CRC IMAGE: Flcrc.gov now offers interactive features allowing Floridians
to submit comments and proposed constitutional amendments.
Floridians who would like to submit a comment, idea or proposed constitutional amendment to the CRC can now follow these simple steps:
How to Submit a Comment or Idea
- Visit flcrc.gov.
- Click on the “Submit a Comment or Idea” button on the upper right-hand side of the homepage to open the comment form application.
- Fill in the required fields.
- Click “Send Email” at the bottom left-hand side of the window.
NOTE: Users cannot upload attachments using the comment tool.
How to Create an Account & Submit a Proposed Constitutional Amendment
- Visit flcrc.gov.
- New users must register for a free CRC Website Account by filling in the required fields and following the activation prompts.
- Once logged into your account, click on the “Submit a Proposal” button on the upper right-hand side of the homepage.
- Click on “Get Started” and then click on “Create a New Proposal” to submit a proposed change to the Florida Constitution using legal language.
- Fill in the required fields and then submit the proposed constitutional amendment.
- 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.
Tracking Features
- Once you create a new CRC website account (see above), users can receive notifications about CRC Office Press Releases and Publications.
Add Upcoming Public Hearings to Your Personal Calendar
- Visit flcrc.gov.
- Use the date picker on the homepage to select an upcoming public hearing.
- Click on “Add to My Calendar.”
- Download and add to your calendar.
NOTE: A listing of all public hearings and full event details are available at flcrc.gov/Meetings/PublicHearings.
CRC Holds Public Hearing at the University of Florida in Gainesville
MEDIA ADVISORY
Tonight beginning at 5:00 PM, the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) invites all interested Floridians to participate in a public hearing at the University of Florida (UF).
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, April 26, 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.
WHERE: University of Florida (UF)
Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
3201 Hull Road
Gainesville, FL 32611
Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/NrWZd9EBVBp
PARKING: Parking is available in the parking garage and surface lots at the University of Florida Cultural Plaza. ADA accessible parking is also available.
Link to Parking Map: http://performingarts.ufl.edu/venues/
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.
CRC Announces Public Hearing at Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers
MEDIA ADVISORY
The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) invites all interested Floridians to participate in a public hearing at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) in Fort Myers on Wednesday, May 10 beginning at 5:00 PM.
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 10, 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: LEE COUNTY
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW)
Suncoast Credit Union Arena
13351 FSW Parkway
Fort Myers, Fla. 33919
GOOGLE MAP LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/Fpsu3tbhL8M2
Individuals requiring an accommodation to participate in this 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 Announces Public Hearing at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City
MEDIA ADVISORY
The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) invites all interested Floridians to participate in a public hearing at Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) in Panama City on Wednesday, May 3 beginning at 4:00 PM Central Time (CT).
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 3, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM CT (Doors open at 3:00 PM CT)
*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: BAY COUNTY
Gulf Coast State College (GCSC)
Amelia Center Auditorium
5230 West Highway 98
Panama City, FL 32401
GOOGLE MAP LINK: https://goo.gl/maps/X7n22FwPvN52
Individuals requiring an accommodation to participate in this 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.
ICYMI: CRC Chairman Beruff on The Florida Channel: “One Person Can Make a Difference”
This week, Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) Chairman Carlos Beruff held an interview with The Florida Channel to discuss the CRC’s ongoing efforts to travel the state and listen to Floridians as part of its “Floridians Speak, We Listen” tour. During the interview, Chairman Beruff spoke to the importance of engaging Floridians during this historic process, which only happens once every 20 years.
“Florida’s got this magical thing, that one person can make a difference … You don’t have to be connected, you don’t have to have finances, you can just come and talk to us and give us an idea … We’re trying to make it convenient for the average citizen to come and talk to us. To the extent possible, we want to hear everybody … The more people get involved in our democracy, the better.”
– Chairman Carlos Beruff
To watch the full interview, visit the visit The Florida Channel’s website which has a page dedicated to all CRC public hearings and meetings. Visit flcrc.gov for the CRC’s schedule of upcoming public hearings.
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.
CRC Announces Public Hearing at Florida State College Jacksonville (Kent Campus)
MEDIA ADVISORY
The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) invites all interested Floridians to participate in a public hearing at Florida State College Jacksonville on Thursday, April 27 beginning at 11:00 AM.
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: Thursday, April 27, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Doors open at 10:00 AM)
*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: Florida State College Jacksonville (FSCJ)
Kent Campus Auditorium
Building F, Room 128
3939 Roosevelt Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32205
Campus Map: Kent Campus Map – Auditorium Building F
Individuals requiring an accommodation to participate in this 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.
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.
