Legislative Resources & Engagement Guide

Track Legislation:

• Florida Senate & House Websites: flsenate.gov | flhouse.gov

• Watch Hearings & Votes: The Florida Channel (also a news source)

• Find Your Representatives: St Johns County Elections |Duval County Elections  (For all levels of government: federal, state, and local. Simply type in your First and Last names and DoB, hit enter and then scroll down and click on "View Office Holders")

• Find Out How Your Reps Voted: digitaldemocracyproject.org or billtrack50.com

Engagement:

• Contact Legislators: Use a simple, clear message (see sample letters below).

• Attend Legislative Sessions: Participate in person to show your support or opposition.

• Meet with Legislators: Schedule meetings in Tallahassee or locally.

• Join Advocacy Groups:

  • Equality Florida and Moms Demand Action organize trips to Tallahassee to advocate for key issues and do a great job if you are new to the process.

• Find webinars and ways to help out in person in your area: mobilize.us

• Collect signed petitions for the Medicaid ballot initiative: floridadecideshealthcare.org/

Spread the Word:

• Share information with your community and encourage others to take action.

• Use social media, community meetings, and word-of-mouth to raise awareness.

Legislation Tracking News Sources:

• Online News for Florida Politics:

  • Tallahassee Democrat

  • Florida Phoenix

  • Florida Politics

  • Jason Garcia’s Substack

  • The Florida Channel: https://thefloridachannel.org/programs/capitol-update/

  • Anna Eskamani on FB and email list: AnnaForFlorida

• Sign up for Advocacy Group Email Newsletters:

  • Moms Demand Action

  • Jacksonville NOW

  • Beaches Activist Movement

  • Equality Florida

  • Democratic Women’s Club of FL

  • Anna Eskamani

  • Many others!

Sample Letters to Your Legislators

Letter in Support of a Bill

Subject: Support for [Bill Name/Number]

Dear [Legislator’s Name],

I am writing to express my strong support for [Bill Name/Number], which addresses [briefly describe the bill’s purpose]. This legislation is important because [explain why it matters to you and your community].

As your constituent, I urge you to vote in favor of this bill and advocate for its passage. Please let me know your stance on this issue, as it will influence my engagement in the upcoming elections.

Thank you for your time and service to our community.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Email]

Letter in Opposition to a Bill

Subject: Opposition to [Bill Name/Number]

Dear [Legislator’s Name],

I am writing to voice my opposition to [Bill Name/Number], which proposes [briefly describe the bill’s purpose]. I am concerned that this legislation will negatively impact [explain the specific consequences].

As your constituent, I urge you to vote against this bill. I hope you will consider the concerns of your voters and prioritize policies that benefit our community.

Please let me know your position on this matter. I appreciate your time and attention to this critical issue.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[Your Email]