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Final Legislative Report
2008 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature

Our post-session report includes updated descriptions and final status of bills that were closely followed by the Conference during this legislative session.


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Final Legislative Report

> Legislative Summaries: Weeks 1-9
> Action Alerts and Updates

Over 240 Catholics from across the state came together for two days of activities in the capital city.  Participants met with their elected officials to discuss four current public policy issues, attended a luncheon where two "Defensor" awards were presented to lawmakers, and participated in the Annual Red Mass celebrated by the Bishops of Florida.

Issue Summary Sheets:
> Ultrasounds at abortion clinics
> Corporate income tax credit scholarships
> Parole for adolescent offenders
>
Prevention First Act (emergency contraception)
 

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 Catholic Declaration
 on Life and Death
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The FCC Advocacy Network facilitates a grassroots effort by concerned Catholics in Florida
to educate and influence their lawmakers on issues of life, health, social justice and education.
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> Letter from bishops
urging membership in
FCC Advocacy Network
,
published in The Florida Catholic January 11, 2008

 


 

         > U.S. Conference
         of Catholic Bishops

    Press Release:
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Catholic Bishops of Florida honor Representatives Flores and Galvano with "Defensor" awards

 

> 2008 Red Mass homily by Bishop John G. Noonan

 

                      Pregnancy Help 

 Ministries to
 pregnant mothers
 and their
unborn
 > Click here
 
 

                                      FCAN 

 Florida Catholic
 Aids Network
 > Click here

 

 
 

Florida
Catholic Conference

2008 Public Policy Issues
REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION

March 4 - May 2, 2008


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©2008 Florida Catholic Conference                                                                                                 Last updated: May 8, 2008