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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

How can you help?

  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.​

 

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.

佛罗里达州众议院州务委员会代表(2023)

Name
Capital Office
Legislative Aide
Email
Rick Roth
(850) 717-5094
Sheila Jackson
Rick.Roth@myfloridahouse.gov
Robin Bartleman
(850) 717-5103
Thomas Wilmouth
Robin.Bartleman@myfloridahouse.gov
Felicia Simone Robinson
(850) 717-5104
Ponda Gee
Felicia.Robinson@myfloridahouse.gov
Alex Rizo
(850) 717-5112
Bethany Keime
Alex.Rizo@myfloridahouse.gov
Demi Busatta Cabrera
(850) 717-5114
Austin Sparber
Demi.BusattaCabrera@myfloridahouse.gov
Juan Alfonso Fernandez-Barquin
(850) 717-5118
Armando Munero
JuanF.Barquin@myfloridahouse.gov
Juan Carlos Porras
(850) 717-5119
TBA
JuanCarlos.Porras@myfloridahouse.gov
James Vernon "Jim" Mooney Jr
(850) 717-5120
Lee Young
Jim.Mooney@myfloridahouse.gov

Full List of Florida House Representative (2023)

District
Name
Party
Capital Office
Legislative Aide
Email
83
Kaylee Tuck
R
(850) 717-5083
Brilyn Sell
Kaylee.Tuck@myfloridahouse.gov
84
Dana Trabulsy
R
(850) 717-5084
Sasha M. O'Kane
Dana.Trabulsy@myfloridahouse.gov
85
Tobin Rogers "Toby" Overdorf
R
(850) 717-5085
Joseph Katz
Toby.Overdorf@myfloridahouse.gov
86
John Snyder
R
(850) 717-5086
Sarah Craven
John.Snyder@myfloridahouse.gov
88
Jervonte "Tae" Edmonds
D
(850) 717-5088
London Camel
Jervonte.Edmonds@myfloridahouse.gov
89
David Silvers
R
(850) 717-5089
Christi Fearnley
David.Silvers@myfloridahouse.gov
91
Peggy Gossett-Seidman
R
(850) 717-5091
Andres Montero
Peggy.GossettSeidman@myfloridahouse.gov
92
Kelly Skidmore
D
(850) 717-5092
Gwynne Gonzalez
Kelly.Skidmore@myfloridahouse.gov
93
Katherine Waldron
R
(850) 717-5093
Clint J. Streicher
Katherine.Waldron@myfloridahouse.gov
6
Philip Wayne "Griff" Griffitts Jr
R
(850) 717-5006
Patti Butchikas
Griff.Griffitts@myfloridahouse.gov
15
Dean Black
R
(850) 717-5015
Donovan Bradley
Dean.Black@myfloridahouse.gov
42
Anna V. Eskamani
D
(850) 717-5042
Lauren Cooper
Anna.Eskamani@myfloridahouse.gov

Directory List of Florida Senate 2023

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Senator
Party
Email
District Office
Legislative Aide
Tallahassee Office
Tallahassee Legislative Aide
TORRES, Victor M., Jr.
D
torres.victor.web@flsenate.gov
(407) 846-5187
Debra Booth, Julian Cintron, Cecilia Figueroa and Alfred Yorston
(850) 487-5025
TRUMBULL, Jay
R
trumbull.jay.web@flsenate.gov
(850) 747-5454
Andrea Gainey, Kimberly Rodgers and Tina Sain
(850) 487-5002
WRIGHT, Tom A.
R
wright.tom.web@flsenate.gov
(386) 304-7630
Charlene Gagnier, Christopher Morris and Diane Suddes
(850) 487-5008
YARBOROUGH, Clay
R
yarborough.clay.web@flsenate.gov
(904) 723-2035
David Podvia and Alejandro Quintero
(850) 487-5004

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