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Certification of State House District 44 Special Election and State House District 58 Special Primary Election

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The Florida Department of State’s Division of Elections announces the following meeting of the Elections Canvassing Commission.
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, October 24, 2017, 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Cabinet Meeting Room, LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
SUBJECT: Certification of State House District 44 Special Election and State House District 58 Special Primary Election
PARTICIPANTS: Members of the State Elections Canvassing Commission will include Governor Rick Scott, Attorney General Pam Bondi and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis. All will be participating via phone.

Press conference with Sen. Stewart, Democratic Leader Cruz and Rep. Berman

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On Tuesday, October 24, Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando), Democratic Leader Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) and Representative Lori Berman (D-Lantana) will be holding a press conference and rally in support of their Equal Pay for Equal Work bill, SB 594/HB 393.
Nicknamed the “Helen Gordon Davis Fair Pay Protection Act” in honor of Helen Gordon Davis for her hard work in the field of equal pay, the bill hopes to strengthen state laws in this arena. In short, the bills seek to specify which factors employers can use to decide to pay employees differently, such as education, experience, or seniority, or merit. It would also prohibit employers from screening job applicants based on prior wages, bar employers from taking retaliatory action against an employee who discloses their wages to a coworker, prohibit employers from discrimination towards employees based on their sex, prohibit employers from using the wage or salary history of a prospective employee in determining a wage or as a condition to be interviewed, and create civil penalties for violations of these laws.

Who: Senator Linda Stewart, Democratic Leader Janet Cruz & Representative Lori Berman

What: Press Conference

When: Tuesday, October 24th, at 1:00pm

Where: Outside the House Chamber
4th Floor Rotunda
The Capitol

 

CRC Full Commission Meeting October 17 in Tallahassee

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The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) will hold a meeting of the full Commission tomorrow, Tuesday, October 17 beginning at 2:00 PM in Tallahassee. The meeting will be livestreamed by The Florida Channel on www.TheFloridaChannel.org.
During the meeting, CRC Commissioners will have the opportunity to directly sponsor public proposals. According to the Rules of the Commission, a public proposal must receive at least 10 Commissioner votes in order for it to become a Commissioner-filed proposal. Votes on public proposals are procedural votes and do not represent a vote on the substance or merit of any individual proposal. If a public proposal receives the required 10 votes, it will be filed by the sponsoring Commissioner and referred to the appropriate CRC committee for further consideration.
Direct sponsorship of a public proposal is one of several ways public input is incorporated in the CRC process. Commissioners may also create their own proposals inspired by comments heard during CRC public hearings or multiple public proposals regarding the same subject area. To learn more about how public input moves through the CRC process, download the CRC’s “How a CRC Proposal Becomes Law” infographic.
WHAT:           Meeting of the full Constitution Revision Commission
WHEN:           Tuesday, October 17 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE:         Florida Senate Chamber, Tallahassee, Florida
AGENDA:       Meeting Notice (page 4): http://bit.ly/2gzvDQ8

Florida Department of Education to Host Disability History and Awareness Weeks Kick-Off Ceremony

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The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) tomorrow will kick off Disability History and Awareness Weeks with an opening ceremony at the Turlington Building. This observance serves as an opportunity to reflect on the valuable contributions individuals with disabilities make to our state. Speakers include K-12 Public Schools Chancellor Hershel Lyons, Division of Blind Services Director Robert L. Doyle III, and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Director Allison Flanagan. There will also be a special performance by the Electric People. 
The first two weeks of October are Disability History and Awareness Weeks. This is a time for all Floridians to increase their understanding and awareness of individuals with disabilities, disability history and disability rights.
WHAT: Disability History and Awareness Weeks Opening Ceremony
WHEN: 3 p.m.
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
WHERE: Florida Department of Education
Turlington Building
325 W. Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida
For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit www.fldoe.org.

Governor Rick Scott to Hold Media Availability Following Visit to Puerto Rico

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Today, September 28th, Governor Rick Scott will hold a media availability following his visit to Puerto Rico taken at the request of Governor Ricardo Rosselló. Earlier today, Governor Scott joined Governor Rosselló to assist in relief and recovery efforts from Hurricane Maria in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
WHAT: Media Availability
WHEN: Approx. 7PM
WHERE: Orlando Sanford International Airport
100 StarPort Way
Sanford, FL 32773

CRC Meeting Schedule Week of October 2-6

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The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) noticed the following meeting schedule for the week of October 2-6, 2017. CRC meetings are open to the public and will be livestreamed by The Florida Channel on www.TheFloridaChannel.org. Members of the public wishing to address CRC committees will be provided an opportunity to speak at the direction of the respective committee chair. Visit flcrc.gov/Committees for additional information on CRC committees.
The Interim Calendar is available on the CRC Calendars Page at flcrc.gov/Meetings/Calendars/2017.

Monday, October 2

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Time: 8:30-9:30 AM
  • Location: 401 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Meeting Notice: http://bit.ly/2fRJPUn

Meeting of the Full Commission

  • Time: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
  • Location: Florida Senate Chamber, Tallahassee, Florida 

Style and Drafting Committee

  • Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
  • Location: 110 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Meeting Notice: http://bit.ly/2wWpx6L

Tuesday, October 3

Declaration of Rights Committee

  • Time: 9:00 AM – Noon
  • Location: 110 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Meeting Notice: http://bit.ly/2fzVSZg

Judicial Committee

  • Time: 1:00-5:00 PM
  • Location: 301 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Meeting Notice: http://bit.ly/2y9ELFv

Wednesday, October 4

Ethics and Elections Committee

  • Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
  • Location: 110 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Meeting Notice: http://bit.ly/2y9PEqN 

Legislative Committee

  • Time: 10:00 AM – Noon
  • Location: 301 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Meeting Notice: http://bit.ly/2xMHEee 

Executive Committee

  • Time: 2:00-5:00 PM
  • Location: 401 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Meeting Notice: http://bit.ly/2k5pPBZ

Thursday, October 5

Education Committee

  • Time: 9:00 AM – Noon
  • Location: 110 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Meeting Notice: http://bit.ly/2k5bqFR 

Friday, October 6

No meetings scheduled.

Gov. Scott to Thank Law Enforcement and First Responders in Tampa

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Tomorrow, September 19th, Governor Rick Scott will visit the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office to thank local law enforcement, emergency management officials and first responders for their commitment to Florida families before, during and after Hurricane Irma. The Governor will also give an update on Hurricane Maria.
WHAT: Hurricane Irma First Responder Appreciation Event, Update on Hurricane Maria
WHEN: 11:00 AM
WHERE: Hillsborough County Sherriff’s Office, District 2
2310 N Falkenburg Rd.
Tampa, FL 33619

Gov. Scott to Discuss Hurricane Irma Recovery Efforts in Collier County

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Today, September 18th, Governor Rick Scott will meet with state and local officials in Collier County to discuss Hurricane Irma response and recovery efforts.
WHAT: Meeting on Hurricane Irma Response and Recovery
WHEN: 3:00 PM
WHERE: Collier County Emergency Management
8075 Lely Cultural Parkway
Naples, FL 34113

DBPR Secretary to Host Virtual Town Hall

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Monday, September 18th, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s (DBPR) Secretary Jonathan Zachem will host a virtual town hall to discuss unlicensed activity awareness and the department’s efforts following Hurricane Irma.
WHAT: DBPR Virtual Town Hall
WHEN: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
NOTE: Please register for the Town Hall Meeting here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Certification of State House District 44 Special Primary Election

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The Florida Department of State’s Division of Elections announces the following meeting of the Elections Canvassing Commission.
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, August 29, 2017, 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Cabinet Meeting Room, LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
SUBJECT: Certification of State House District 44 Special Primary Election
PARTICIPANTS: Members of the State Elections Canvassing Commission will include Governor Rick Scott, Attorney General Pam Bondi and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis. All will be participating via phone.