Results 1 to 2 of 2
Thread Information
Users Browsing this Thread
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
-
04-14-2008, 04:24 PM #1
Review 2016 Help Needed to Pass Illegal Bill in FL Rubio Blocking
Review for 2016 - Floridians for Immigration Enforcement
www.FLIMEN.org
State Affairs Hearing Report and Next Council Hearing - Calls Needed
The Florida legislature is considering six bills to address illegal immigration. The bills were dead but concerned citizens put pressure on Speaker Rubio to have a first hearing (workshop) on the bills which was held Tuesday, April 8, 2008.
A BIG THANKS to the about 30 activists from across Florida who attended. Their willingness to spend the time and money to attend shows their grave concern about this issue. Although inadequate time was allocated to speakers, the presentations were accurate, well done and on issue. State Affair committee members and others were given Florida's Illegal Immigration Crisis document which is a two inch thick compilation of the costs and detrimental impacts of illegal immigration upon Floridians.
You can view the nearly three hour video of the State Affairs Committee Hearing if you have broadband. The first 1 hour 17 minutes can be skipped as it is primarily Florida agencies describing their role in the issue. The later portion includes speakers from both sides as well as the "anti-Hispanic" allegation from Rep. Zapata and a defense of illegal immigration by Rep. Rivera. An analysis by a concerned Floridian is available.
In addition to bill sponsors Brown, Adams, Kravitz, Williams, Gilbert and Harrell, other supportive comments can be viewed from the video at:
Rep Hooper, 2 hr, 34 min
Rep Dorworth, 2 hr, 35 min
Rep Schenk, 2 hr, 39 min
The most telling testimony was that of Rep. Rivera who is a personal friend of Speaker Rubio and Chairman of the powerful Rules Committee. Although not a member of the State Affairs committee, Rep. Rivera was allowed to speak as is often allowed. One can safely assume that Rep. Rivera testified at the behest of Speaker Rubio. Rep. Rivera made a number of ridiculous statements in defense of illegal immigration including an inaccurate contention about the taxes paid by illegal aliens. Illegal aliens may pay consumptive taxes but it is income taxes that are substantially not paid. Of course, he failed to mention costs. The point is that Rep. Rivera's defense of illegal immigration is a strong signal that Speaker Rubio holds the same position.
The illegal immigration debate has many dimensions. FLIMEN agrees with many that costs should not be the sole factor and that other aspects including the rule of law are of higher priority. Nonetheless, costs are a relevant factor.
The Florida Legislature is planning budget cuts that will reduce services to citizens and immigrants (legal by definition) but so far has failed to address the costs of illegal aliens. There should be no budget cuts without immigration enforcement!
Two relevant articles on a recent cost study are:
Report says immigration costly
The Real Cost Of Immigration
Despite the odds concerned Floridians were able to resurrect the dead bills. We still face huge obstacles but we MUST keep up the pressure. Let us all vow to make a 100% effort until May 3rd, the end of the session, as our country, our families, our jobs, and our state deserve nothing less.
At this time there has been no notification of any hearing by the House Govt Efficiency & Accountability Council, the next step after the State Affairs Hearing. We must now demand the hearing where the elements of six bills will be combined into a Proposed Council Bill (PCB). The PCB will have to be passed by the Government Efficiency & Accountability Council. The PCB will then be either heard by the Policy and Budget Council which must favorably pass the bill or moved to the floor for a vote.
CALLS ARE NEEDED. PLEASE CALL THE FOLLOWING AND ASK THAT THE HOUSE GOVT EFFICIENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY COUNCIL SCHEDULE A HEARING ON THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION BILLS. KEEP CALLING DAILY.
Rep. Marco Rubio, Speaker of the House, (850) 488-1450, (305) 442-6939
Rep. Frank Attkisson, Chair Government Efficiency & Accountability Council, (850) 488-8992, (407) 943-3077
Other calls:
Rep. David Rivera, Chair Rules & Calendar: (850) 488-7897, (305) 227-7630, (239) 434-5094
Rep. Adam Hasner, Majority Leader, (850) 488-2234, (561) 279-1616
Rep. Ellyn Setnor Bogdanoff, Majority Whip, (850) 488-0635, (954) 762-3757
Rep. Dean Cannon, (850) 488-2742, (407) 623-5740
Rep. Ray Sansom, Policy & Budget Council Chair, (850) 488-1170, (850) 833-9328
House Govt Efficiency & Accountability Council:
Rep. Michael J. Grant, (850) 488-0060, (941) 613-0914
Rep. Matthew J. "Matt" Meadows, (850) 488-8234, (954) 497-3367
Rep. Carl J. Domino, (850) 488-0322, (561) 625-5176
Rep. Greg Evers, (850) 488-8188, (850) 983-5550
Rep. Andy Gardiner, (850) 488-9770 (407) 428-5800
Rep. Joseph A. "Joe" Gibbons, (850) 488-0145, (954) 893-5006
Rep. Eduardo "Eddy" Gonzalez, (850) 488-1683, (305) 364-3066
Rep. Ed Homan, (850) 488-3087, (813) 983-3330
Rep. Stan Jordan, (850) 488-4388, (904) 359-2644
Rep. Julio Robaina, (850) 488-6506, (305) 442-6868
Rep. Franklin Sands, (850) 488-0590, (954) 424-6800
Rep. Robert C. "Rob" Schenck, (850) 488-6641, (352) 688-5005
Rep. Michael Scionti, (850) 488-9460, (813) 673-4674
Rep. Darren Soto, (850) 488-9240, (407) 249-4743, (407) 846-5187
Rep. Geraldine F. "Geri" Thompson, (850) 488-0760, (407) 245-1511
If the 2008 Florida Legislature fails to enact anti-illegal immigration measures this year, it is possible that the next wave of illegal aliens could come from states that have enacted such measures. Illegal immigrants leaving AZ, Oklahoma; going to Texas.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
It is outrageous that the 2008 Legislature, so far, plans budget cuts to penalize citizens leaving illegal aliens unscathed but the Legislature may even reduce the penalties to illegal aliens who drive unlicensed!!
Bill eases up on drivers with suspended licenses:
Hundreds of thousands of Floridians who drive every day on suspended and revoked licenses, or without any license at all, could soon get a break from the state Legislature.
The Senate bill reduces the penalty on offenders convicted more than twice from a felony to a misdemeanor. The maximum jail sentence would be 60 days, down from the current maximum of five years in state prison. Drivers previously convicted of a violent felony would still face the tougher guidelines now in place.
More than 1.8 million Floridians currently have their driving privileges suspended or revoked, according to the state Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. A 2003 study by the American Automobile Association found that motorists without a valid driver's license are five times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than those properly licensed.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Links to newspaper coverage of the State Affairs Hearing:
Lawmakers consider immigration-related bills
Fla. House urged to pass immigration bills
Immigration bills get first hearing, but time running short
Illegal immigrants in prisons could be deported
Harrell still hopeful on immigration bill
Zapata and Rivera: immigration bills take "anti-Hispanic undertone"
Immigration bills face long odds in state House
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you do not want future messages from FLIMEN visit:http://www.flimen.org/alerts.htm
FLIMEN
P.O. Box 4219
Hialeah, FL 33014
April 14, 2008Last edited by Newmexican; 02-04-2016 at 09:21 PM.
-
02-04-2016, 09:03 PM #2
Michigan Republicans want to ban sanctuary cities after homicide
03-29-2024, 07:19 AM in illegal immigration News Stories & Reports