Florida Action Alert--We're Almost There!

--- On Mon, 4/8/13, Act for America <actforamerica@donationnet.net> wrote: From: Act for America <actforamerica@donationnet.net> Subject: Florida Action Alert--We're Almost There! Date: Monday, April 8, 2013, 12:21 PM Visit our News page *** TIME SENSITIVE FLORIDA UPDATE AND ACTION ALERT! *** REMINDER: ALAC SB 58 NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT BEFORE TODAY’S COMMITTEE HEARING AND VOTE by Kelly Cook, National Field Director and Lisa Piraneo, Director of Government Relations  , Thanks to your continued help and outreach, American Laws for American Courts legislation continues to make its way through the Florida legislature. Each day we get closer to seeing ALAC finally become law in Florida. As a reminder, Florida ALAC is a common-sense legislative proposal that protects Floridians’ individual constitutional rights from foreign laws or legal doctrines where the application of those laws/doctrines would violate those constitutional rights. No particular foreign law is singled out. Brigitte Gabriel and our national staff have made the passage of these bills a top priority for the 2013 legislative session. This is a vital step in the overall protection of the nation. This erosion of Constitutional authority must be stopped. We are making good progress on this legislation in large part because of your support. Recently, the House Judiciary Committee voted to favorably report HB 351—with only two dissenting votes! Will you help us with the two very important action items below? *** TWO IMPORTANT ACTION ITEMS *** 1. Today, we need your help letting members of the Florida Senate Children, Families and Elder Affairs Committee know of the immense support SB 58 enjoys in Florida. This committee will be hearing the bill TODAY, Monday, April 8, at 4 PM (more about that below)! We’re almost there. We can see the finish line for our Florida effort! Help make sure the bill doesn’t fall short like last year—so agonizingly close to the bill’s passage! Please call the following senators today and Monday morning and RESPECTFULLY voice your support for SB 58: Application of Foreign Law in Certain Cases. LIGHT UP THEIR PHONES! Important Note: If you only have time to make one call, make it to: Senator Miguel Diaz de la Portilla (R)   (850) 487-5040 (He is possibly “on the fence”) But please do your best to call the entire committee: Chair: Senator Eleanor Sobel (D)   (850) 487-5033 Vice Chair: Senator Alan Hays (R)   (Bill Sponsor) Senator Thad Altman (R)   (850) 487-5016 Senator Oscar Braynon, II (D)   (850) 487-5036 Senator Jeff Clemens (D)   (850) 487-5027 Senator Charles S. "Charlie" Dean, Sr. (R)   (850) 487-5005 Senator Nancy C. Detert (R)   (850) 487-5028 Senator Miguel Diaz de la Portilla (R)   (850) 487-5040 Senator Denise Grimsley (R)   (850) 487-5021 Senator Geraldine F. “Geri” Thompson (D)   (850) 487-5012 2. If at all possible, please attend this afternoon’s hearing in the Senate Children, Families & Elder Affairs Committee. Further, bring as many people as you can with you. We need to fill the room and be respectful and professional at all times! If you can’t attend, please forward this request to as many people as you know who might be able to do so. Specifics are as follows: Date:        Monday, April 8, 2013 Time:        4:00 p.m. EDT Place:      Senate Office Building, Room 37 (Mallory Horne Room)                   Tallahassee, Florida As always, thank you for all of your efforts. You ARE making a difference! REMEMBER, YOUR VOICE COUNTS! IF EACH OF US DOES JUST A LITTLE, TOGETHER WE CAN ACCOMPLISH A LOT! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Make sure you receive all of your messages from ACT for America. Add actforamerica@donationnet.net to your address book as an approved email sender. 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