Week 5 Legislative Update – Action Needed!
As we close out Week 5 of Session, several important developments have come to light.
The House introduced its first budget proposal, and I’m pleased to report that our request for $200,000 is halfway there. Now is the time for action — and the sooner the better. We need your help making phone calls immediately.
Please contact your House and Senate members and ask them to support full funding for Boys State and Girls State. In addition, we ask that you directly contact the Budget Chairs:
• Senator Hooper — (850) 487-5021
• Representative McClure — (850) 717-5068
Let them know you support Boys State and Girls State being funded at the full $200,000 level.
Your voice still matters. Emails and phone calls remain one of the most effective forms of advocacy, and your outreach truly influences the process. When contacting legislators about this funding, please reference the following appropriations:
• Senate Appropriation 2602 — Tom Leek
• House Appropriation 2799 — Michelle Salzman
Mentioning these appropriations helps legislative staff quickly identify the funding request and route your message appropriately.
Meanwhile, the Veterans Treatment Court measure has cleared the House and is awaiting final action in the Senate. The Dental Program continues moving in a positive direction. Charitable Fundraising and our Dispenser legislation appear to have stalled for now, but we are actively working with bill sponsors on related items and remain hopeful for a favorable posture.
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