Wish you could tell your state representatives what is important to your family without having to go to Tallahassee? Have you heard of delegation meetings yet? 

Well I hadn’t and I went to my first delegation meeting last year and it was AMAZING. 

Here is the download. Legislative delegation meetings are public meetings (as in anyone can sign up to speak and can attend!) happening in each region of Florida before the start of a new state legislative session. Who goes to these? Everyone who needs to hear directly from YOU! 

Florida Senators and Representatives from each local district attend these meetings to hear from their constituents what their top concerns are this legislative session. People attend these public meetings to identify solutions and share concerns on what we are seeing in our communities. If you want to see your elected officials make positive changes and fight for the issues you most care about, your local delegation is an important tool in that ever growing momma advocate toolbox. 

***LOOK BELOW AT THE LIST OF UPCOMING MEETINGS AND DEADLINES TO SIGN UP TO SPEAK. Please note that for the majority you will first need to email the main contact to ask for the sign up form. Where available online, I have included the direct form link.***

Want to speak at a delegation meeting about child care, education, and other issues impacting our families, but want to talk it through with someone first or get support on the process? Sign up here and I will reach out to you ahead of your local delegation meeting: https://action.momsrising.org/survey/DelMeetings2024/

Feel ready to go and just want some quick tips? Check out this Effective Communication with your Legislators tool. 

Monday, December 16
9:00AM – N/A
Legislative Delegation: Sarasota County
Sarasota County Administrative Center Commission Chambers. All meetings have been held at the south county offices in Venice. Call McFarland’s office at 941-361-2465 or email Andrew.Parker@myfloridahouse.gov with the following form completed: https://1000fof.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Sarasota-Presentation-Request-Form.pdf

Monday, December 16
10:30AM – N/A
Legislative Delegation: St. Lucie County
William and Helen Thomas STEM Center, Indian River State College, Pruitt Campus, 500 NW California Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986. To present, submit a Request Form by noon December 2. Please email Myishea.white@myfloridahouse.gov or call (772) 595-1391.

Tuesday, December 17
5:45 PM – 7:30 PM 
Legislative Delegation: Okaloosa County
Warrior’s Hall at 201 Stillwell Blvd., Crestview, FL 32539. If planning to speak, the allotted time will most likely be in the two-to-three-minute range. To request an appearance form and be placed on the meeting agenda, individuals should contact Representative Patt Maney’s office at (850)-226-5029 or email: Ian.Thomson@myfloridahouse.gov no later than 5 p.m., Tuesday, December 10.

Wednesday, December 18
9:30AM-11:30AM
Legislative Delegation: Palm Beach County
Palm Beach State College, Loxahatchee Groves Campus,15845 Southern Boulevard,, Loxahatchee, FL 33470

To speak please email the completed form to Victoria Nowlan at Vnowlan@pbcgov.org by noon December 11th: https://discover.pbc.gov/legislativeaffairs/Legislative_Delegation/PDF/2024-2025-Presenter-and-Hearing-Information-Sheet.pdf

Wednesday, December 18
10:00AM-4:00PM
Legislative Delegation: Miami-Dade County
Florida International University – Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC), Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts, 10910 SW 17th ST, Miami, Florida 33199
Should you wish to present email it to MDDHEARINGS@Miamidade.gov by 12pm on Monday, December 16 with the following form completed: https://1000fof.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Miami-Dade-County-Speaker-Form.pdf

Thursday, December 19

10:00AM – N/A

Legislative Delegation: Broward County
*Registrants are NOT allowed on this campus but can speak through video.
Junior Achievement
1130 Coconut Creek Blvd
Coconut Creek, Florida 33066

Speaker forms are due 48 business hours before the scheduled hearing using the form below. Speakers have 2 minutes to present.

Sign up to speak at the following link:
https://www.broward.org/Legislative/pages/publichearingschedule.aspx

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
10:00 AM – N/A
Legislative Delegation: Volusia County
DeLand City Commission Chambers, 120 S Florida Avenue DeLand, FL 32720
For additional questions contact Julie Watts at 386-944-1010 or julie.watts@myfloridahouse.gov. Sign up to present at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfcefSvaI595MVEDgY0bCbWYYI-_0CL_7_Y_sF8OKIVJyU1Q/viewform

The Public Appearance Form must be submitted by 5:00 pm on December 20. Any submissions after close of business on December 20 will not be included on the formal agenda and will be featured first come first serve as time permits.

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

10:00AM – N/A

Legislative Delegation: Broward County

Broward MPO – Trade Center South
100 West Cypress Creek Road
6th Floor, Suite 650
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309

Sign up to speak at the following link:
https://www.broward.org/Legislative/pages/publichearingschedule.aspx

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
9:00 AM-12:45 PM
Legislative Delegation: Palm Beach County
9:00 am – 10:30 am – Joint Meeting with the Palm Beach County League of Cities (Workshop),
10:45 am- 12:45pm – Local Bill and Public HearingKeiser University Flagship Campus, Student Life Center, 2600 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Tuesday, January 8, 2025
9:00 AM – 12 noon
Legislative Delegation: Seminole County
Seminole County Government, Board of County Commissioners Chambers, 1101 East 1st Street, Sanford, FL 32771
For Speaker Forms, Please Email: madison.wagner@myfloridahouse.gov

Tuesday, January 8, 2025
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Legislative Delegation: Collier County
Commission Chambers – 3rd Floor of Building F, Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL
Deadline to Request to Appear on the meeting agenda for a general presentation before the Legislative Delegation (not related to local bills) is NOON on Monday, December 9, 2024.

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
9:30 AM-11:00 AM
Legislative Delegation: Highlands County
Highlands County Government Center, 600 South Commerce Ave. Sebring Florida 33870.
Deadline to register to make a general presentation is 4:00 PM on Monday, December 30.
Contact Representative Tuck’s office at dana.orr@myfloridahouse.gov to obtain a participation request form. All requests must be submitted via this form to 205 South Commerce Avenue Suite B, Sebring Florida 33870, or by e-mail to dana.orr@myfloridahouse.gov before the deadline.

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Legislative Delegation: Okeechobee County
Judge William L. Hendry Courtroom, Room 270, 304 NW 2nd St. Okeechobee, Florida.
Deadline to register to make a general presentation is 4:00 PM on Monday, December 30.
Contact Representative Tuck’s office at dana.orr@myfloridahouse.gov to obtain a participation request form. All requests must be submitted via this form to 205 South Commerce Avenue Suite B, Sebring Florida 33870, or by e-mail to dana.orr@myfloridahouse.gov before the deadline.

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Legislative Delegation: Glades County
Glades County Courthouse, 500 Avenue J SW, Moore Haven, Florida 33471.
Deadline to register to make a general presentation is 4:00 PM on Monday, December 30.
Contact Representative Tuck’s office at dana.orr@myfloridahouse.gov to obtain a participation request form. All requests must be submitted via this form to 205 South Commerce Avenue Suite B, Sebring Florida 33870, or by e-mail to dana.orr@myfloridahouse.gov before the deadline.

Tuesday, January 9, 2025
9:00 AM – N/A
Legislative Delegation: Orange County

The meeting will be held at 201 South Rosalind Avenue, BCC Chambers, First Floor, Orlando, FL 32801. Those who wish to speak at the meeting can fill out the form here now through December 13, 2024.

Thursday, January 9, 2025
9:00 AM – 1 pm
Legislative Delegation: Lee County
Florida Southwestern State College, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, 33919, in Nursing Building, Room AA-177.
Deadline to submit a request is 5:00 PM on Friday, December 13 via email. All requests must be submitted to kareli.plata@myfloridahouse.gov or in writing to the mailing address listed above. For more information, contact Rep Esposito’s Legislative Aide, Kareli Plata, at 239-445-2357.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Legislative Delegation: Palm Beach County
9:30 am 11:30 am – Joint Meeting with the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (Workshop)
1:00 pm 3:30 pm – Joint Meeting with the Palm Beach County School Board (Workshop)
Palm Beach County Canyon Branch Library, 8915 Senator Joe Abruzzo Ave, Boynton Beach, Florida 33472. Anyone interested in addressing the Legislative Delegation at a Public Hearing should call the Delegation Office at 561-355-2406 or email VNowlan@pbcgov.org or KIngram1@pbcgov.org.