The League of Women Voters of Florida
Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
The League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL) is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government, working to increase understanding of major policy issues, and advocating for legislative changes and policies for the public good.
Current focus points
Legislative Priorities
LWVFL works to advocate for better Florida for all by drafting, supporting and opposing state legislation. Our grassroots membership determines specific legislative goals within various policy issues each year.
REGISTERING
RETURNING CITIZENS
Ending disenfranchisement and discrimination against people with convictions is a priority for the Florida League following the passage of 2018’s Amendment 4.
VOTER SERVICES
Much of LWVFL’s history stems from our work to register, empower and educate voters. We work endlessly to register new voters, host candidate forums and educate the public on various issues.
REDISTRICTING
The League believes congressional districts and government legislative bodies should be apportioned substantially on population. We promote transparent and accountable redistricting processes to end hyper-partisan practices that don’t benefit constituents. We oppose partisan and racial gerrymandering that strips rights away from voters
local Leagues
pieces of legislation passed in 2020 relating to key issues
years of service empowering voters and defending democracy
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Major political and policy issues LWVFL focuses on:
Clean Energy
Gun Safety
National Popular Vote
Election Reform
Health Care
Natural Resources
education
Immigration
Poverty
Ethics & Campaign Finance
Juvenile Justice
Reproductive Health & Justice
LWVFL in Action
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An abortion ban won't do anything to address the critical challenges facing Floridians right now. Instead, it will harm our families and threaten our health. ... See MoreSee Less
Florida lawmakers introduce bill to ban abortion after 15 weeks
www.nbcnews.com
Republican lawmakers in Florida filed a bill on Tuesday seeking to ban abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy, with limited exceptions.Comment on Facebook
Ugh..disgusting.
"The League of Women Voters Florida suggested the Senate Reapportionment Committee take a closer look at 2020 Census numbers to see if there should be more majority-minority or effective minority districts." ... See MoreSee Less
Senate Reapportionment Committee advances congressional map
floridapolitics.com
Now comes a floor vote while the House finalizes its map.Comment on Facebook
Many topics that largely affect the women of Florida, such as access to abortion, could be major issues in the 2022 legislative session.
Policies that might impact half of the population will be decided based on a legislative body comprised of about two-thirds men. ... See MoreSee Less
Female-oriented issues may be huge topics in the male-dominated 2022 legislative session - Florida Phoenix
floridaphoenix.com
Tuesday marks the official start of the 2022 legislative session, where members of the Florida House and Senate will congregate in their chambers. But for the most part, those members are guys. In Flo...Comment on Facebook
Not in a good way
Legislation that would make it easier for Florida businesses and individuals to challenge local ordinances cleared its first state Senate test Wednesday.
“Why do we even have local government if we’re going to allow individuals and businesses to tie their hands?” said Trish Neely of the League of Women Voters of Florida. ... See MoreSee Less
Florida bill would ease challenges to local government laws | AP News
apnews.com
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Legislation that would make it easier for Florida businesses and individuals to challenge local ordinances cleared its first state Senate test Wednesday, with supporters cal...Comment on Facebook
Republicans loving home rule again, as long as home means the state level.
Florida...a tin horn state
It may be because we don't live in a Communist Tyrannical oligarchy. When they make illegal decisions, they should be held accountable immediately.
Cecile Scoon, the president of the League of Women Voters of Florida which 10 years ago led the coalition of groups that successfully challenged the redistricting maps, told the Senate Subcommittee on Legislative Reapportionment that the Senate maps appear to diminish what the courts have said is a top priority. ... See MoreSee Less
Florida Senate advances its redistricting maps with lightning speed — and a warning
www.miamiherald.com
With almost no public testimony, two bipartisan Senate subcommittees advanced a total of four redistricting maps Monday, two for the state Senate and two for Congress, teeing up the proposals for a vo...Comment on Facebook
It wasn't a complete success, the state still gave Republicans 2/3rds of those legislative sests. what will be different this time around? thespacecoastrocket.com/floridas-elections-are-being-rigged/
Florida lawmakers have began their annual session, the 124th since statehood, they are required to do just two things: redraw the state’s legislative and congressional districts and pass a balanced budget. ... See MoreSee Less
2022 legislative session begins Tuesday
www.news4jax.com
When Florida lawmakers begin their annual session tomorrow, the 124th since statehood, they are required to do just two things: redraw the state’s legislative and congressional districts and pass a ...Comment on Facebook