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YOUR RESISTANCE NEWSLETTER
WEEK OF MARCH 24, 2019

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The Mueller report has been delivered to Attorney General Barr
No proof of collusion but obstruction....
Our plans haven't changed. Be ready to mobilize on short notice if the report is not released! Sign up here: Rapid Response to Firing Mueller

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CALLS TO ACTION:



House Justice Appropriations Subcommittee meeting Tuesday, 03/26/19
Email or call your Representative and urge that he or she vote YES on HB 589 - Theft Offenses at the House Justice Appropriations Subcommittee meeting this Tuesday, 03/26/19 3:30 PM.
HB 589 - Theft Offenses       The prison population has exploded and millions of dollars are spent to incarcerate people for nonviolent offenses. Since 2000, at least 37 states have raised their felony theft thresholds above which prosecutors may charge theft offenses as felonies, rather than misdemeanors. Lawmakers have made these changes to prioritize costly prison space for more serious offenders and ensure that value-based penalties take inflation into account. States that increased their thresholds reported roughly the same average decrease in crime as the 22 states that did not change their theft laws.
Include your name and address or Zip Code so your legislator knows you are a constituent.
DistrictLast NameEmailPhone
57Beltranmike.beltran@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5057
11Byrdcord.byrd@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5011
66DiCeglienick.diceglie@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5066
119Fernandez-Barquinjuan.fernandez-barquin@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5119
98Gottliebmichael.gottlieb@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5098
19Paynebobby.payne@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5019
29Plakonscott.plakon@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5029
102Pritchettsharon.pritchett@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5102
24Rennerpaul.renner@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5024
91Slosbergemily.slosberg@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5091
104Starkrichard.stark@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5104
12Yarboroughyarborough.clay@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5012
Senate Innovation, Industry and Technology Committee meeting Tuesday, 03/26/19
Email or call your Senator and urge that he or she vote NO on SB824 – Private Property Rights of homeowners and vote NO on SB7064 - Fracking at the Senate Innovation, Industry and Technology Committee meeting next Tuesday, 03/26/19, 1:30 pm. 
Include your name and address or Zip Code so your legislator knows you are a constituent.
SB824 – Private Property Rights of Homeowners      Preempts the regulation of vacation rentals to the state. Prevents residents from addressing important issues of concern in their communities.
SB7064 – Fracking       Prohibits fracking but fails to include a ban on matrix acidizing that threatens Florida’s sources of potable water.

DistrictLast NameEmailPhone
5Bradleybradley.rob.web@flsenate.gov(850) 487-5005
6Gibsongibson.audrey.web@flsenate.gov(850) 487-5006
7Hutsonhutson.travis.web@flsenate.gov(850) 487-5007
10Simpsonsimpson.wilton.web@flsenate.gov(850) 487-5010
11Bracybracy.randolph.web@flsenate.gov(850) 487-5011
24Brandesbrandes.jeff.web@flsenate.gov(850) 487-5024
27Benacquistobenacquisto.lizbeth.web@flsenate.gov(850) 487-5027
28Passidomopassidomo.kathleen.web@flsenate.gov(850) 487-5028
34Farmerfarmer.gary.web@flsenate.gov(850) 487-5034
35Braynonbraynon.oscar.web@flsenate.gov(850) 487-5035
If you are a constituent of Senate Innovation, Industry and Technology Committee Chair, Wilton Simpson, ask him to place the following bills on the agenda for the next Committee meeting. Otherwise, ask your Senator to urge the Chair to place these bills on the next committee agenda.
SB314        Advanced Well Stimulation Treatment    Prohibits fracking and matrix acidizing. Fracking damages the environment and threatens water supplies with adverse consequences for public health, quality of life and the tourism industry.
SB222        Private Property Rights         Exempting from the definition of “public utility” property owners who own and operate a renewable energy source device, produce renewable energy from that device, and provide or sell the renewable energy to users on that property. Encourages conversion to solar power.
SB1156      Community Solar Program       Community solar allows individuals, businesses, schools, colleges, local governments, churches and other non-profits to share the benefits of a single solar array and receive proportional credits on electric utility bills for power produced. Renewable sources of energy will reduce pollution and dependence on fossil fuels.

        Commerce Committee meeting Thursday, 03/21/19, 12:00 pm.


Email or call your Representative and urge that he or she vote NO on HB 3 - Preemption of Local Regulations  and vote YES on HB 397 - Professional Regulationat the House Commerce Committee meeting next Thursday, 03/21/19, 12:00 pm.
Include your name and address or Zip Code so your legislator knows you are a constituent.
Vote NO         HB 3 - Preemption of Local Regulations Prohibits local governments from imposing or adopting new regulations on businesses and business entities. It threatens to roll back local progress toward equality that currently protects 13 million Floridians. It threatens local employment, housing, and public accommodations protections. It threatens bans on conversion therapy, fracking, plastic bags and straws.
Vote YES       HB 397 - Professional Regulation   Prohibits conviction of a crime 5 years before a license application date as grounds for denial. Provides a second chance for returning citizens and reduces barriers to gainful employment for those seeking to support themselves and their families.
DistrictLast NameEmailPhone
2Andradealex.andrade@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5002
111Avilabryan.avila@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5111
74Buchananjames.buchanan@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5074
90Casellojoseph.casello@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5090
114Fernandezjavier.fernandez@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5114
16Fischerjason.fischer@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5016
78Fitzenhagenheather.fitzenhagen@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5078
33Hagebrett.hage@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5033
88Jacquetal.jacquet@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5088
99Jenneevan.jenne@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5099
42La Rosamike.larosa@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5042
83Overdorftoby.overdorf@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5083
50Plasenciarene.plasencia@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5050
71Robinsonwill.robinson@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5071
76Rodriguesray.rodrigues@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5076
32Sabatinianthony.sabatini@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5032
27Santiagodavid.santiago@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5027
87Silversdavid.silvers@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5087
104Starkrichard.stark@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5104
17Stevensoncyndi.stevenson@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5017
22Stonecharlie.stone@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5022
69Webbjennifer.webb@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5068
86Willhitematt.willhite@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5086
3Williamsonjayer.williamson@myfloridahouse.gov(850) 717-5003


          UPDATES AND FURTHER ACTIONS

Trump’s budget calls for $777 billion in Medicaid and Affordable Care Act cuts, which would result in millions of Americans losing their health coverage. Why? To pay for his $2 trillion tax giveaway mostly to the wealthy and big corporations. 

Visit your local legislators.  Next visit is March 27 - come along and express your views

If you're a constituent of Cyndi Stevenson and interested in attending, please email   andrea.degeorge@gmail.com

Medicaid Expansion drive continues - Anyone who has ideas about venues and wants to help out can email andrea.degeorge@gmail.com. If you want to understand the benefits of expanding Medicaid, follow this link Medicaid expansion benefits.

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Restoring Voting Rights for Felons.  Call your legislators to say Florida voters voted by 64 percent to restore voting rights to most felons (exceptions for murderers and felony sex offenders).  Don't let legislators tie this up by using ambiguities to slow down the process of restoring voting rights to felons.  
Voter Registration Training for outreach to those eligible for restoration of Voting Rights, thanks to Amendment 4.

Contact Gary Farris to learn about reaching out to former felons at 904-599-6241 or glandlkfarris@comcast.net

Voter Registration Outreach Locations

Saturday, March 30th from 1:30 to 3:30 PM:
Ponte Vedra, SJC Ponte Vedra Library Branch, 101 Library Blvd. (Under renovation through February)
GENUNG'S FISH CAMP ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECOTOURS EVENT
On Sunday, April 14th, 3:00pm-8:00pm, join us at Genung's Fish Camp, 291 Cubbedge Road, St. Augustine. There will be live music by Uncle Eddie and Robin and friends, food offerings from the African Love Kitchen Food Truck, and a variety of beverages available for purchase. Best of all - FREE guided ecotour river boat rides aboard Captain Adam Morley's Litter Gitter (sign up early, spaces are limited).The purpose of the event is to bring together members of local environmental and environment-friendly groups, along with  the general public, for fun and environmental awareness. Children 3 years and older are welcome to come aboard. Stick around for the view of the sunset over the Matanzas River at 7:52 - it is a sight to behold!
Contact johnpilecki@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. 
Date: 04/14/2019 (Sun.)
Time: 3:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
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WE ALWAYS WELCOME NEW MEMBERS AND NEW IDEAS! 

KNOW YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS
Senator Travis Hutson District 7 Republican

                                   
District Office                                                             Tallahassee Office
4875 Palm Coast Parkway, NW                                314 Senate Building
Suite 5                                                                          404 South Monroe Street
Palm Coast, FL 32137                                                 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(386) 446-7610                                                           (850) 487-5007
Senate VOIP: 40700                                                   Senate VOIP: 5007
FAX (888) 263-3475
Legislative Assistants                                                Legislative Assistant
Danielle Curbow and Matthew Kauffmann          John Kotyk
Member of the Florida House of Representatives   Cyndi Stevenson 17th District  Republican

District Address
Suite 902
309 Kingsley Lake Drive
St Augustine, FL 32092-3048
Phone (904) 823-2300
District Secretary: Shorty Robbins















Capitol Address
402 South Monroe Street
303 House Office Building
Tallahassee, FL   32399-1300
Phone: (850) 717-5017
Legislative Assistant
Kaley Slattery
:
Kaley
Member of the Florida House of Representatives Paul Renner 24th District  Republican
                                     

District Office                                             Capitol Office

Suite 1                                                              418 The Capitol
4877 Palm Coast Parkway Northwest 
                402 South Monroe Street 
Palm Coast, FL 32137-3677
                                Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone (386) 446-7644
                                       Phone (850) 717-5024
                                                                                      Legislative Assistant
                                                                                      Samantha Story

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