2010 Florida PTA Rally in Tallahassee

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Florida PTA 2009-10 Legislative Brochure

Legislative Information

One important part of making a difference is being well informed of what is going on at state and national levels. The issue(s)  decided daily in Tallahassee and Washington affect the nature and quality of your child's education. How can you make a difference?

How                           Be aware of the issues that impact

                                    children 

                                    Be an E-Advocate – sign up for

                                    CapWiz

                                    Respond to legislative alerts

                                    Participate in Florida PTA’s

                                                Legislative Activities

Talking Points

Legislative Alerts

Legislative Dispatch #1 2009

Sample Resolution

2008 Legislative Bills of Interest (To be updated)

Legislative Information

Florida State Legislators

Florida Federal Legislators

Legislative Notes

For Copies of Bills: Be sure to ask for the current version of the bill. There may be a committee substitute "CS." Bills will be mailed free of charge:

House Bills: House Documents, Room 325 — Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399. (850) 488-7475.

Senate Bills: Senate Bill Room 303 — Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 23299. (850) 487-5285.

For Bill Status: Call Legislative Information Services at (800) 342-1827 or (850) 488-4371.

For Computer Access: Computer access lets you find bill text, actions, history, member information, calendars, journals, etc. Call Sunshine On-Line at (850) 488-1945 and access the site with your personal computer Internet access at:

www.myfloridahouse.gov for House bills, calendar

www.flsenate.gov for Senate bills, calendar

www.myflorida.gov

For Live Television: Ask your local cable company for access to the Florida Channel.

Quick Tips: SB = Senate Bill; HB = House Bill; PCB = Proposed Committee Bill; CS = Committee Substitute.