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State · Florida Phoenix · Sep 2

Voting groups file federal challenge against Florida’s ‘SAVE’ Act

Black Voters Matter Fund and LULAC are suing over the state’s new proof-of-citizenship rule for voter registration, set to take effect Jan. 1.

Do this: Register or update your Florida registration before the new rule starts. To vote in the November 3 election you must be registered by October 5.

What it means and 3 ways to act →

State · Central Florida Public Media · Aug 17

One Florida county sees the ripple effects of its cooperation with ICE

In Walton County, a 287(g) deal has immigrant workers staying out of sight in an economy that depends on them.

Do this: Speak during public comment at the next Orange County Commission meeting (dates below) and ask what your county’s agreement with ICE costs and requires.

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Oct5

State · Oct 5
Voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 election
Online, by mail, or at your Supervisor of Elections office

Last day to register in Florida or switch parties for the general election.
Nov17

State · Nov 17
Florida Legislature organization session
The Capitol, Tallahassee

Newly elected lawmakers are sworn in and chamber leaders take over. A good week to introduce yourself to your new legislators.
Nov30

State · Nov 30 – Dec 3
Florida legislative committee week
The Capitol, Tallahassee

Committees start shaping bills for the 2027 session. Committee meetings take public testimony.
Mar2

State · Mar 2 – Apr 30
Florida’s 2027 legislative session
The Capitol, Tallahassee

Sixty days when state law gets made. Watch the bills, call your legislators, and show up to testify.

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