January 2017 LWVCC

Luncheon & General Meeting 

Ready for a New State Constitution?

The 2017-2018 Constitution Revision Commission and You

  

Presented by

 Carol S.Weissert, Director

 LeRoy Collins Institute

at Florida State University

Every 20 years since 1977, a Commission is appointed to examine and propose changes to Florida’s Constitution, as required by the Constitution itself. The 2017-2018 Constitution Revision Commission will be the third of its kind in history. Next month, the 37 people who will serve on the Commission will be named. Beginning in the spring, they will hold public hearings throughout the state for citizens to share ideas and provide input on potential changes. Taking the suggestions into consideration, the Commission will deliberate and recommend constitutional amendments to appear on the 2018 ballot. A 60 percent vote will be required for each proposed amendment to pass.

The Partnership for Revising Florida’s Constitution, led by the LeRoy Collins Institute at Florida State University, was formed to educate the public about the Constitution Revision Commission, engage them in the process, and empower them to vote on the proposals in 2018. At our January General Meeting, Institute Director Carol Weissert will help us prepare to participate and inform others.

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Luncheon sign-in begins at 11:45

Registration for the luncheon is required!

Lunch will be served at noon

Committee reports will be given from 12:00 to 12:30

The presentation will begin at 12:30

Register Now! Luncheon registration closes at noon on January 5.