2023 Legislative Session, Week 8 #2

Week 8: May 1-5

OVERVIEW:

FEA 2023 Legislative Session Weekly Overview
FEA Bill Watchlist
UFF 2023 Legislative Updates

Legislative Summary:

HB 999/SB 266 “Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions”

SB 266 was passed in the Florida House. At the time of this posting, the bill has not yet been signed by the Governor. For more information about the detrimental effects of this bill, please review UFF’s Press Release.

HB 1445/SB 256 “Employee Organizations Representing Public Employees”

Both SB 256 and HB 1445 passed in the Senate and House. They are awaiting the Governor’s signature.

HB 311/SB 324 “Postsecondary Intellectual Freedom and Viewpoint Diversity”

Neither HB 311 nor SB 324 were moved, but the fight doesn’t end here. Contact your House and Senate representative to let them know you are watching how they are voting on these matters!

ACTIONS TO TAKE:

Switch over to eDues! In the next few weeks all UFF members will receive an email invitation to join eDues from centralmembershipsystems[at]floridaea.org. See how to do it HERE
Join the Higher Education Regional Outreach (HERO) team for Northeast Florida HERE
Support international colleagues by signing this petition against SB 264 and HB 1355 HERE

2023 legislative session legislation