Tuesday, 1/21 Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation (10 A.M.-N/A

Tuesday, 1/21  Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation (10 a.m.-N/A) Meeting on Economic Development, Local Affairs, and General Issues Florida International University Modesto Maidique Campus Management and Advanced Research Center (MARC Building) 11200 SW 8th Street, 2nd Floor Pavilion Miami, FL 33199

For more information, please contact Alex Dominguez at [email protected]

Wednesday, 1/22  Pasco County Legislative Delegation (1-5 p.m.) Charles S. Rushe Middle School 18654 Mentmore Blvd. Land O'Lakes, FL 34638

Decisions regarding local legislation for the 2014 Legislative Session will be made at this time. All proposals for local bills will be presented at the hearing and accompanied by a Resolution from the local government supporting the proposed legislation. This information must be submitted to Sen. Wilton Simpson's office, P.O. Box 938, Brooksville, FL 34605.

If you would like to be placed on the printed agenda, please contact Sen. Simpson's office. You may also complete a Speaker's Form on the day of the meeting and you will be afforded time to speak in the order in which it was received.

If you would like more information regarding this meeting, please contact Patty Harrison at [email protected] or at 352-540-6074 or Judy Parker at [email protected] or 727-816-1120.

Thursday, 1/23  Duval County Legislative Delegation (1-5 p.m.) State Rep. Daniel Davis, Chair of the Duval County Legislative Delegation, announces the Local Bill public hearing.

Jacksonville Council Chambers, City Hall - First Floor 117 W. Duval St. Jacksonville, FL

The local bills to be discussed are as follows: J-1 An act relating to the Police and Fire Pension Board Membership J-2 An act relating to the establishment of a special liquor license exemption for Biscotti’s Espresso Café J-3 An act relating to the establishment of a special liquor license exemption for Casbah Café

Contact: (904) 630-1680 or via email at [email protected]. Related Documents: Meeting Advisory (56 KB)

Monday, 1/27

 Pinellas County Legislative Delegation (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) Any individual or group wishing to make a presentation to the Delegation must complete a request form and provide it to the office of the Rep. Larry Ahern, Delegation Chair, seven (7) calendar days prior to the Delegation Meeting. The form is available on the Delegation's website at: www.pinellascounty.org/delegation

Gus A. Stavros Institute Achieva Conference Room 12100 Starkey Road Largo, FL 33773

Related Document: Announcement (50 KB) Rules (2 MB) Speaker Request Form (88 KB)

 Okaloosa County Legislative Delegation (5-6:30 p.m.) Members of Okaloosa County state legislative delegation will hold a public hearing at Niceville City Hall, 208 N. Partin Drive.

Public comments will be heard on proposals for the 2014 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature. If you would like to be placed on the agenda or submit handouts, contact Amanda Neeld, legislative aide to Rep. Matt Gaetz, at 850-833-9328 or by email at [email protected], no later than 5 p.m. Jan. 22.

The Okaloosa County Legislative Delegation consists of Sen. Greg Evers, Sen. Don Gaetz, Rep. Doug Broxson and Rep. Matt Gaetz.

Tuesday, 1/28  Broward County Legislative Delegation (2-3:30 p.m.) Workshop with the Broward League of Cities Broward County Governmental Center 115 South Andrews Ave., Room 430, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Wednesday, 1/29  Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation (3-4 p.m.) Joint Meeting with the Palm Beach County School Board Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center 3300 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach

Anyone interested in addressing the Legislative Delegation at a Public Hearing should call the Delegation Office at (561) 355-2406.

Thursday, 1/30  Broward County Legislative Delegation (10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.) Workshop with the Broward County School Board K.C. Wright Building 600 Southeast 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

 Orange County Legislative Delegation (3-6 p.m.) Sen. Geraldine Thompson, Chair of the Orange County Legislative Delegation, has announced the following date and information concerning the delegation’s Local Bill Hearing and Public Meeting:

Orange County Administration Center Commission Chambers, Fifth Floor 201 South Rosalind Avenue Orlando, FL 32801

The agenda for the meeting will include local bill presentations and remarks from members of the public. Persons wishing to address the delegation (limit of 3 minutes) or present local legislation must request a place on the agenda by contacting Emmanuel Tormes in the legislative delegation office and submitting the attached appearance record form via email to [email protected], by fax to 407-836-7360, or by mail to the address listed below. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, January 23, at 5 p.m.

Note that due to the high number of responses, spaces in the agenda normally fill up before the stated deadline. Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Those interested in presenting to the delegation are encouraged to submit an appearance record form at their earliest convenience.

Presenters that would like to provide materials to the delegation members should provide 16 copies of the handout on 8.5”x11” letter-sized, 3-hole punched paper. These materials must be delivered to the legislative delegation office no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 23.

Information on this meeting can be found at www.ocfl.net/legislativedelegation by clicking on the “Meetings” link. Related documents: Apearance Record Form (276 KB) Written Comments Form (271 KB)

Past Meetings

Monday, 9/16  Orange County Legislative Delegation (3-6 p.m.) Orange County Administration Center Commission Chambers 201 South Rosalind Avenue Orlando, FL 32801

Contact Emmanuel Tormes in the legislative delegation office via email to [email protected], by fax to 407-836-7360, or by mail to the address listed above. Thursday, 9/19  Martin County Legislative Delegation (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) IRSC – Chastain Campus Wolf High-Technology Ctr. 2400 E. Salerno Road Stuart, FL 34997

Contact: Ann Bolduc, [email protected], (772) 545-3481

 St. Lucie County Legislative Delegation (1:30- 5 p.m.) IRSC – Main Campus Kight Center for Emerging Tech. 3209 Virgina Avenue Ft Pierce, FL 34981

Contact: Ann Bolduc, [email protected], (772) 545-3481 Monday, 9/30  Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation Meeting on the Florida Department of Children and Families Stephen P. Clark Center County Commission Chamber 2nd Floor 111 NW 1st Street Miami. FL 33128

The Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation is holding a public meeting to review and discuss issues involving the Florida Department of Children and Families and the status of child welfare in Florida. Contact Alex Dominguez at [email protected].

Monday, 10/14  Hernando County Legislative Delegation Brooksville City Hall City Commission Chamber Room 201 Howell Avenue Brooksville, FL 34601

If you would like more information regarding this meeting, please contact Patty Harrison at the above information or contact Judy Parker at: [email protected] or 727-816-1120. Wednesday, 10/16  Volusia County Legislative Delegation (10 a.m.- 2 p.m.) Public Meeting DeLand City Hall Commission Chambers 120 S. Florida Avenue DeLand, FL 32720

For more information on the meeting, contact: Lindsey Swindle, Legislative Assistant, Office of State Sen. Dorothy L. Hukill, Chair, Volusia County Delegation, 209 Dunlawton Ave., Unit 17, Port Orange, FL 32127; email [email protected] or by phone, (386) 304-7630.

 Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation (2-5 p.m.) Public Hearing for Election of Chair and Vice Chair Florida Atlantic University - Football Stadium 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton

Anyone interested in addressing the Delegation at the hearing should call the Delegation Office at (561) 355-2406.

 Flagler County Legislative Delegation (4-6 p.m.) Flagler County Government Services Building 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Building 2 Board Chambers First Floor Bunnell, FL 32110

The Flagler County Legislative Delegation, made up of State Rep. Travis Hutson and Sen. John Thrasher, will hear public testimony on general issues, legislation, local bills and appropriations. Following this public hearing, the delegation will elect a Chair and Vice Chair.

For more information on this meeting, call Danielle Curbow with Rep. Hutson’s office at (386)446-7644. Related Documents: Announcement (60 KB)

Monday, 10/21  Lake County Legislative Delegation (1-5 p.m.) Paul P. Williams Auditorium Lake-Sumter State College, Groveland

Agenda requests and material should be directed to Rep. Larry Metz's district aide, Jennifer Wylie, at [email protected] or mailed to Metz's office at 193 Cherry Vail Road, Groveland FL 34736-2645. Deadline for consideration was 5 p.m. Oct. 4.

For more information, call 352-989-9134. Tuesday, 10/22  Nassau County Legislative Delegation (4-6 p.m.) James S. Page Governmental Complex - County Commission Chambers 96135 Nassau Place Yulee, FL 32097 Contact: Rebecca Stagg (904) 346-1578 Related Documents: Announcement (55 KB) Thursday, 10/24  Charlotte County Legislative Delegation (1-4 p.m.) Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association 2001 Shreve St. Punta Gorda, FL 33950

The primary purpose of the meeting is to consider proposed legislation of local application. As time permits, we will allow members of the public to speak on state issues of concern to them. Contact Rep. Kenneth Roberson's office with any questions at 941-613-0914. Related Documents: Meeting Notice (25 KB) Monday, 10/28  Broward County Legislative Delegation (4:30-7 p.m.) Election of Chair and Vice Chair No Public Testimony. Reception following meeting. Coconut Creek City Hall, City Commission Chambers 4800 West Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33063 Tuesday, 10/29  Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation (9:30-11:30 a.m.) Public Hearing Lakeside Medical Center 39200 Hooker Highway, Belle Glade

Anyone interested in addressing the Legislative Delegation at the hearing should call the Delegation Office at (561) 355-2406.

 Sumter County Legislative Delegation (2-4 p.m.) Sumter County Governmental Complex 7375 Powell Road Wildwood, FL 34785

If you would like more information regarding this meeting, contact Patty Harrison at [email protected] or at 352-540-6074, or Judy Parker at [email protected] or 727-816-1120. Wednesday, 10/30  Highlands County Legislative Delegation (2-4 p.m.) Highlands County Government Center 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring, Florida

Contact: Larry Ford at [email protected] or call at 386-6016

Meeting Notice: http://www.newssun.com/news/091813-delegation-meeting Thursday, 10/31  Pinellas County Legislative Delegation (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) The Digitorium, UPC160 St. Petersburg College, Seminole Campus 9200 113th Street North Seminole, FL 33772

Any individual or group wishing to make a presentation to the Delegation must complete a request form and provide it to the office of the Rep. Larry Ahern, Delegation Chair, seven (7) calendar days prior to the Delegation Meeting. The form is available on the Delegation's website at: www.pinellascounty.org/delegation Related Documents: Announcement (113 KB) Speaker Request Form (112 KB)

Friday, 11/1  Osceola County Legislative Delegation (11 a.m.- conclusion) Osceola County Commissioner's Chamber Room Osceola County Administration Building - 4th Floor 1 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Chamber Trustee/Osceola County Delegation Lunch Osceola County Courthouse Jury Room 2 Courthouse Square, Suite 1100 1 p.m.-conclusion – Constitutional Officers Judicial Municipalities Public Testimony

Contact: Rebekah Hurd, (407) 891-2555 Related Documents: Meeting Notice (57 KB) Tuesday, 11/12  Brevard County Legislative Delegation (2-5 p.m.) Brevard County Commission Chambers Viera, Florida

Contact: Amy Gregory or Kerensa Slocum at 321- 383-5151 Related Documents: Announcement (148 KB)

 St. Johns County Legislative Delegation (4 p.m. – N/A) The purpose of the meeting is to take public input on legislative issues, appropriations and local bills. And to elect a chairman and vice-chairman of the delegation.

The current delegation consists of Rep. Travis Hutson, R-Palm Coast, chairman, Sen. John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine, vice chair, and Rep. Ronald “Doc” Renuart, R-St. Johns.

County Commission Chambers 500 San Sebastian View St. Augustine Wednesday, 11/13  Seminole County Legislative Delegation (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) Seminole County Services Building, County Commission Chambers 1101 E. First St., Sanford

Those who wish to speak before the Delegation must submit all information and the speaking request form to State Sen. David Simmons district office - ATTN: Valerie Clarke no later than Monday, Nov. 4, at 5 p.m.

Related Documents: 2014 Speaking Request Form (153 KB)

 Putnam County Legislative Delegation (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.) Meeting is in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 2509 Crill Avenue, Suite 100, Palatka. Speaker cards need to be in the hands of Darla Kubacki with Sen. John Thrasher's office no later than Friday. Contact her at 904-287-4222 or email kubacki.darla@flsenategov.

 Broward County Legislative Delegation (4-7 p.m.) Health and Human Services Public Hearing Sunrise Civic Center, Theatre 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351 Monday, 11/18  Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation (2-5 p.m.) Public Hearing Henry Morrison Flagler Museum 1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach

Anyone interested in addressing the Delegation at the Hearing should call the Delegation Office at (561) 355-2406.

 Clay County Legislative Delegation (5-7 p.m.) Clay County Administration Building 477 Houston St. Green Cove Springs

For a spot on the agenda, call Sen. Rob Bradley's office at (904) 278-2085 and submit all printed materials to his office. Tuesday, 11/19  Central Florida Legislative Delegation (1:30-3:30 p.m.) Terminal 10 Canaveral Port, Cape Canaveral

The Central Florida Legislative Delegation includes Delegations from the seven (7) Central Florida counties (Brevard, Orange, Osceola, Lake, Polk, Seminole and Volusia); and is proudly supported by the Central Florida Partnership. The Central Florida Legislative Delegation is made up of ten (10) Florida senators and twenty-six (26) members of the Florida House of Representatives. The Chair of the Central Florida Legislative Delegation is Rep. Steve Crisafulli and the Vice-Chair is Sen. Andy Gardiner.

 Broward County Legislative Delegation (4-7 p.m.) Education and Cultural Affairs Public Hearing and First Reading of Local Bills Weston City Hall, Commission Chambers 17200 Royal Palm Blvd., Weston, FL 33326 Wednesday, 11/20  Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Joint Meeting with the Palm Beach County League of Cities Atlantis Country Club 190 Atlantis Boulevard, Lake Worth

Anyone interested in addressing the Delegation at the Hearing should call the Delegation Office at (561) 355-2406.

 Duval County Legislative Delegation (2-6 p.m.) State Rep. Charles McBurney, Chair of the Duval County Legislative Delegation, announces the Organizational Meeting to elect the incoming 2013-2014 Delegation Chair and Vice Chair and the General Legislative public hearing.

Jacksonville Council Chambers City Hall - 1st Floor 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville

Anyone wishing to speak must submit the request form to the delegation office prior to Nov. 6. Questions may be directed to Duval Legislative Delegation office staff at (904) 630-1680. Related Documents: Announcement & Speaker Request Form (86 KB) Friday, 11/22  Broward County Legislative Delegation (2:30-5:30 p.m.) Juvenile Justice/Criminal Justice & Constitutional Officers Public Hearing African American Research Library & Cultural Center Auditorium 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Thursday, 11/25  Orange County Legislative Delegation (6-8 p.m.) Sen. Geraldine Thompson, Chair of the Orange County Legislative Delegation, has announced the following information concerning the delegation's public meeting regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act:

Orange County Administration Center Commission Chambers 201 South Rosalind Avenue Orlando, FL 32801

The agenda for the meeting will include remarks from community stakeholders and members of the public. Persons wishing to address the delegation (limit of 3 minutes) must request a place on the agenda by contacting Emmanuel Tormes in the legislative delegation office and submitting an appearance record form via email to [email protected], by fax to 407-836-7360, or by mail to the address listed below. The deadline for submissions is Wed., Nov. 20, 2013, at 5 p.m.

Information on this meeting can be found at www.ocfl.net/legislativedelegation by clicking on the "Meetings" link. Related documents: Press Release (129 KB) Appearance Record Form (276 KB) Written Comments Form (271 KB) Tuesday, 11/26  Collier County Legislative Delegation (9-11 a.m.) The Collier County State Legislative Delegation will have a Public Hearing for local bills. The meeting will convene at 9 a.m. in the IFAS Auditorium in Immokalee, located at 2685 State Road 29 N, Immokalee, FL 34142 and will last until 11 a.m.

The delegation will reconvene at 2 p.m. in the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Boardroom, located at 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34112. This session will last until the completion of the agenda. Members of the public will have an opportunity to address the delegation about issues not related to local bills upon completion of the local bill agenda.

Tuesday, 12/3  Lee County Legislative Delegation (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Nursing Building (Room AA-177) at Edison College The meeting is scheduled from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., or upon completion of the agenda and public comment. The Delegation will conduct local business including a public hearing on local bills (if filed), funding requests and other issues for which people may have registered to speak.

The deadline for submitting local bills to the Delegation is 5 p.m. on Friday, November 22. All local bills must be accompanied by completed paperwork required by the Florida Legislature, including original signatures of the legislative sponsors, and should be forwarded to Rep. Caldwell at 15191 Homestead Road, Building A, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971.

Requests for placement on the meeting agenda must be submitted in writing to State Rep. Matt Caldwell, Chairman, Lee County Legislative Delegation, 15191 Homestead Road, Building A, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971, not later than Friday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. Requests made by electronic mail will be acknowledged within two (2) days of receiving the request.

Presenters who wish to provide supporting materials to the Delegation must submit six (6) copies of those materials to the address above by 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov.15. Each set of materials must be printed on letter-size paper and three-hole punched at the left margin. Please submit a copy of supporting materials by electronic mail as well.

The deadline to register to make a general presentation (not related to local bills) to the Delegation is also 5 p.m. on Nov. 15. All requests for time on the agenda must be submitted in writing, by letter to the address listed above or via email to: [email protected].

For more information or to request the required forms, please contact Charlotte Gammie, Legislative Assistant to Rep. Caldwell, at (239) 694-0161.

All meetings of the Lee County Legislative Delegation are open to the public. Wednesday, 12/4  Manatee County Legislative Delegation (9 a.m.- 12 p.m.) University South Florida Sarasota - Manatee Selby Auditorium 8350 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243

Please contact Rep. Jim Boyd's office at (941) 708-4968 or [email protected] for further information on scheduling any local legislation or general presentations you wish to be heard before the delegation.

Requests and materials MUST be received at 717 Manatee Avenue West, Suite 100 by 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in order to be placed on the agenda.

 Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation (10 a.m.- N/A) Meeting on Health and Human Services and Education

Miami Dade College-Wolfson Campus James R. Batten Conference Room Building 2, 1st Floor 300 NE 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33132

For more information, please contact Alex Dominguez at [email protected]

 Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Joint Meeting with the Palm Beach County Commission Therapeutic Recreation Center 2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth

Anyone interested in addressing the Legislative Delegation at a Public Hearing should call the Delegation Office at (561) 355-2406. Thursday, 12/5  Bay County Legislative Delegation (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Bay County Board of County Commissioners' Chamber 840 West 11th Street Panama City, FL 32401

If you would like to be placed on the agenda for the delegation meeting, please contact Patti Butchikas, legislative assistant to Rep. Jimmy Patronis, at 850-914-6300, or by email at [email protected], no later than 5 p.m. CT, Wednesday, November 27. Related documents: Announcement (11 KB)

 Indian River County Legislative Delegation (9 a.m.-N/A) Vero Beach City Hall, Council Chambers 1053 20th Place Vero Beach, FL 12:30 p.m. Luncheon IRC Chamber hosts a luncheon with Sen. Joe Negron, Sen. Thad Altman and Rep. Debbie Mayfield. 12:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Courthouse Executive Center, 14th Avenue, Vero Beach. Public invited. $14. Reservation: 772-567-3491 ext. 110. Friday, 12/6  Broward County Legislative Delegation (3-6 p.m.) Local Bill Public Hearing Broward County Governmental Center, Commission Chambers 115 South Andrews Ave., Room 422, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301. Monday, 12/16  Polk County Legislative Delegation (1 p.m.- N/A) Polk County Commission Chambers 330 W. Church St. Bartow, FL

If you would like to be placed on the agenda to speak or have a bill you wish to be considered, you must submit your request or bill to the Delegation's chairman, Rep. Seth McKeel (R- Lakeland), whose office is at 4250 S. Florida Ave., Suite 4, Lakeland, FL 33813-1670, no later than noon Dec. 13.

Those wishing to speak also can email their request to [email protected]/. Tuesday, 12/17  Broward County Legislative Delegation (4-7 p.m.) Transportation, Economic Development, Environment & Growth Management Public Hearing Tamarac City Hall, Commission Chambers 7525 NW 88th Ave., Tamarac, FL 33321

 Santa Rosa County Legislative Delegation (5:30-7 p.m.) Members of Santa Rosa County's state legislative delegation will hold a public hearing at the Santa Rosa County Administrative Complex, 6495 Caroline St., Milton.

Public comments will be heard on proposals for the 2014 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature. To request an appearance form to be placed on the agenda or submit handouts, individuals should contact Rep. Doug Broxson's office at (850) 916-5436 or send an e-mail to [email protected] no later than 5 p.m., Thursday, December, 12.

The Santa Rosa County Legislative Delegation consists of Sen. Greg Evers, Rep.Doug Broxson and Rep. Mike Hill.

 Wakulla County Legislative Delegation (6 p.m.-N/A) Wakulla County Commission Chambers 29 Arran Road Crawfordville, FL

Sen. Bill Montford, D-District 3, (representing Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Hamilton, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor and Wakulla) and Rep. Halsey Beshears, R-District 7 (representing Calhoun, Franklin, Gulf, Jefferson, Lafayette, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla and a portion of Leon) will listen to your views and be available for questions. Sen. Montford and Rep. Beshears will also give an overview of issues expected to be brought before the legislature next session. Wednesday, 12/18  Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation (10 a.m.-N/A) Miami-Dade Main Library 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130, Main Auditorium

Meeting to discuss transit tolling in Miami-Dade. Representatives from FDOT, MDX, Miami- Dade Public Works, and the Turnpike will make presentations on the different tolls in the county, how they are collected and how they are used.

For more information please contact Alex Dominguez at [email protected]

 Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation (2-5 p.m.) Local Bill and Public Hearing Solid Waste Authority Auditorium 7501 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach

Anyone interested in addressing the Legislative Delegation at a Public Hearing should call the Delegation Office at (561) 355-2406. Thursday, 1/9  Leon County Legislative Delegation (6:30 p.m.-N/A) Leon County Legislative Delegation public hearing Leon County Commission Chambers, Leon County Courthouse 301 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee

The event, open to Leon County residents and elected officials, allows citizens the opportunity to connect with their state legislators — Sen. Bill Montford, D-Tallahassee; Rep. Alan Williams, D-Tallahassee; Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel-Vasilinda, D-Tallahassee; and Halsey Beshears, R- Monticello — before the upcoming 2014 Legislative Session.