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  • Please attend a rally on Saturday April 29th at 11:00am, at the following address: 400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801. This rally will be held in six cities in Florida, including Orlando, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Gainesville, and Tallahassee, to amplify our message. We are inviting members from your esteemed organization to attend the rally and make a speech advocating for justice and equality for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs).

  • Call or email Florida House Representatives and Senators. FL legislator contact information is listed by a Google Sheet. Click Here. 

 

Upholding Equity and Inclusion: Historical Testimony of Chinese Americans in Opposition to HB 1355/SB264 in the Florida House

April 19, 2023

The coalition of Chinese Americans in Florida rallied in front of the Florida State Capitol on April 19, protesting HB 1355 and SB 264 which restrict Chinese especially Chinese Americans living in Florida from buying properties. 106 people testified to oppose the bill during the public hearing, stating its unconstitutional nature, asking for equal rights and fair housing for all immigrants, raising concerns for the safety of the Asian community. Despite their effort, the bill was passed 16-4 on the floor. The Chinese American community still hopes that the bill can be amended.

Four House Representatives vote against discriminatory bill HB 1355,

  • Michele K. Rayner-Goolsby

(850) 717-5062

Michele.Rayner@myfloridahouse.gov

  • Robin Bartleman

(850) 717-5103

Robin.Bartleman@myfloridahouse.gov

  • Anna V. Eskamani

(850) 717-5042

(Anna.Eskamani@myfloridahouse.gov

  • Felicia Simone Robinson

(850) 717-5104

 (Felicia.Robinson@myfloridahouse.gov)

Urgent!!!
Call and email State Affair Committee. Say No to HB 1355

HB 1355 Last Action: 4/12/2023 House – Now in State Affairs Committee

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How can you help?

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  1. Make a call to the State Affairs Committee with phone number list below. (*)

  2. Sign the petition to STOP Senate Bill 264 & House Bill 1355! Say no to discrimination! Sign the petition -https://chng.it/WcTZBqQvZd

  3. Attend State Affairs Committee hearing and get your voice heard! 

  4. Step by Step online registration instructions. Click here.​

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Notes: * If you're directed to a voicemail, leave a message, such as, My name is XXX. I live in XXX county of Florid. I am calling to oppose the HB 1355.

Phone call script:

 

  • Version A:

 

Hi my name is XXX, I live in XXX county of Florida. I have been living in Florida for X years. I want to raise my concern regarding HB 1355. This bill intends to violate rights of properties and business ownerships for targeted group of Florida residents of specific personal or family origins while they are legally allowed to live, work, and raise a family in Florida. This bill will hurt Florida financially because of reduced property taxes, business operation, employment, and population. I urge you to Vote NO to HB 1355.

 

 

 

  • Version B:

 

Hi my name is XXX, I live in XXX county of Florida. I have been living in Florida for X years. I want to share my fear regarding HB 1355. I am an immigrant myself and I have elders and children who just look like me. This bill will incentivize hate and crime against my daily routine, my community and my children in school. Racism and hate crime have already been a problem in the society and this bill will worsen the situation.

 

 

 

  • Version C:

 

Hi my name is XXX, I live in XXX county of Florida. I have been living in Florida for X years. I want to raise my frustration regarding HB 1355. I work here, live here, pay my fair share of taxes as resident of Florida and have done nothing wrong! Why is my fair given rights of property and business ownership is depended on where I came from. We are not the scapegoats of Chinese government. Please help me fight against HB 1355.

 

 

 

  • Version D:

 

Hi my name is XXX, I live in XXX county of Florida. I have been living in Florida for X years. I want to escalate my frustration regarding HB 1355. They are not protecting Florida but using specific ethnic group as scapegoats for their failure of protecting Florida. Targeting regular Florida residents will only achieve their personal political goals built on sacrificing Florida values and safety.

 

 

 

  • Version E:

 

Hi my name is XXX, I live in XXX county of Florida. I have been living in Florida for X years. I want to raise my concern regarding HB 1355. Nothing wrong with fighting hostilities against Florida and United States. But this bill will push people away from moving to Florida. There are many students, scholars, educators, and practitioners of many professions who are holding their visas/permit on their way to resident and citizenship. We should attract these professionals just like everyone else to live in Florida and contribute to our society and communities. Pushing them away is limiting Florida ability to thrive and prosperity.

State Affairs Committee Florida House Representative (2023)

Name
Capital Office
Legislative Aide
Email
Philip Wayne "Griff" Griffitts Jr
(850) 717-5006
Patti Butchikas
Griff.Griffitts@myfloridahouse.gov
Dean Black
(850) 717-5015
Donovan Bradley
Dean.Black@myfloridahouse.gov
Anna V. Eskamani
(850) 717-5042
Lauren Cooper
Anna.Eskamani@myfloridahouse.gov
John Paul Temple
(850) 717-5052
Marlon Diaz
John.Temple@myfloridahouse.gov
Jeff Holcomb
(850) 717-5053
Alyssa Nienhuis
Jeff.Holcomb@myfloridahouse.gov
Michele K. Rayner-Goolsby
(850) 717-5062
Alia Leroy
Michele.Rayner@myfloridahouse.gov
Lawrence McClure
(850) 717-5068
Colin Kirkland
Lawrence.McClure@myfloridahouse.gov
James Buchanan
(850) 717-5074
Lindsay Cosby
James.Buchanan@myfloridahouse.gov
Spencer Roach
(850) 717-5076
Elaina Cosentino
Spencer.Roach@myfloridahouse.gov
Jenna Persons-Mulicka
(850) 717-5078
Brandon Edmonston
Jenna.Persons@myfloridahouse.gov
Michael A. "Mike" Caruso
(850) 717-5087
Walter Buikas
Mike.Caruso@myfloridahouse.gov
Joe Casello
(850) 717-5090
Troy Gras
Joe.Casello@myfloridahouse.gov

Full List of Florida House Representative (2023)

District
Name
Party
Capital Office
Legislative Aide
Email
95
Christine Hunschofsky
D
(850) 717-5095
Zion Gates-Norris
C.Hunschofsky@myfloridahouse.gov
96
Dan Daley
D
(850) 717-5096
Valerie McDonald
Dan.Daley@myfloridahouse.gov
97
Lisa Dunkley
D
(850) 717-5097
Varrol Bailey
Lisa.Dunkley@myfloridahouse.gov
98
Patricia H. Williams
R
(850) 717-5098
Nadlie Charles
Pat.Williams@myfloridahouse.gov
99
Daryl Campbell
D
(850) 717-5099
Kyle Trotman
Daryl.Campbell@myfloridahouse.gov
100
Chip LaMarca
R
(850) 717-5100
Samantha Verner
Chip.LaMarca@myfloridahouse.gov
101
Hillary Cassel
D
(850) 717-5101
Noah Bennett
Hillary.Cassel@myfloridahouse.gov
102
Michael "Mike" Gottlieb
D
(850) 717-5102
Linda Segall
Michael.Gottlieb@myfloridahouse.gov
105
Marie Paule Woodson
D
(850) 717-5105
Sophia Kabbej
Marie.Woodson@myfloridahouse.gov
106
Fabián Basabe
R
(850) 717-5106
Nicolas Frevola
Fabian.Basabe@myfloridahouse.gov
107
Christopher Benjamin
D
(850) 717-5107
William Green
Christopher.Benjamin@myfloridahouse.gov
108
Dotie Joseph
D
(850) 717-5108
Daniella Dominique
Dotie.Joseph@myfloridahouse.gov

Directory List of Florida Senate 2023

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Senator
Party
Email
District Office
Legislative Aide
Tallahassee Office
Tallahassee Legislative Aide
ALBRITTON, Ben
R
albritton.ben.web@flsenate.gov
(863) 534-0073 (941) 575-5717
Patty Harrison, Andrew Liebert, Kara Lucas and Karen Whaley
(850) 487-5027
AVILA, Bryan
R
avila.bryan.web@flsenate.gov
(305) 364-3073
Alicia Araya, Anders Gutierrez and Judith Ruiz
(850) 487-5039
BAXLEY, Dennis
R
baxley.dennis.web@flsenate.gov
(352) 750-3133
Penny Alexander, Debbie Dennis and Matthew McClain
(850) 487-5013
BERMAN, Lori
D
berman.lori.web@flsenate.gov
(561) 292-6014
Daniel Delagrange, Evelyn DuPlecy, Abby Ross and Khadeidra Willis
(850) 487-5026
BOOK, Lauren
D
book.lauren.web@flsenate.gov
(954) 424-6674
Zoraida Druckman and Sean LeHockey
(850) 487-5035
BOYD, Jim
R
boyd.jim.web@flsenate.gov
(941) 742-6445
Kathy Galea and Amanda Romant
(850) 487-5020
BRADLEY, Jennifer
R
bradley.jennifer.web@flsenate.gov
(904) 278-2085
Katelyn Heffley, Mary “M.D.” Lee and Tonya Shays
(850) 487-5006 (386) 719-2708
BRODEUR, Jason
R
brodeur.jason.web@flsenate.gov
(407) 333-1802
Zack Brodersen and Victoria Mohebpour
(850) 487-5010
BROXSON, Doug
R
broxson.doug.web@flsenate.gov
(850) 595-1036
Victoria Bell, Hal George and Janice Gilley
(850) 487-5001
BURGESS, Danny
R
burgess.danny.web@flsenate.gov
(813) 779-7059
Natalie Brown, Kimberly Simon, Jonathan Till and Alexandra Young
(850) 487-5023
BURTON, Colleen
R
burton.colleen.web@flsenate.gov
(863) 413-1529
Denise DeBow, Lara Medley and Brittany Rembert
(850) 487-5012
CALATAYUD, Alexis
R
calatayud.alexis.web@flsenate.gov
(305) 596-3002
Alian Collazo, Arian Monzon and John Perez
(850) 487-5038

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