1st 7 Florida Bills:

1. #WE10 Recall & Ballot Initiative Bill

Why It Matters:
Citizens should always have the power to recall officials and propose new laws. This bill puts the #WE10 quorum thresholds for these actions front and center on the U.S. Census, making it easier for citizens to understand what’s needed to take action.

What It Does:
This bill simplifies the process for recalls and ballot initiatives, ensuring easy access to local quorum thresholds. It makes citizen action more accessible and clear, empowering communities to take control of their governance.

Key Benefits:

• Direct citizen control over government
• Easy recalls and ballot initiatives
• Learn local quorum thresholds directly from the U.S. Census

2. Everglades Protection Bill

Why It Matters:
The Everglades are essential to Florida’s environment, supporting unique wildlife and helping to manage water flow throughout the state. But these vital lands are under constant threat.

What It Does:
This bill calls for 9 county petitions and a statewide petition to ensure that stronger protections are enacted to preserve the Everglades for future generations, preventing harmful development and pollution.

Key Benefits:

• Protects Florida’s most vital ecosystem
• Prevents harmful development and pollution
• Empowers local communities to protect the Everglades

3. Forcing the Miami Dolphins to Sell Bill

Why It Matters:
Stephen Ross, owner of the Miami Dolphins, may be misusing public resources for personal gain. This bill seeks to investigate his dealings, particularly around real estate projects and local governance manipulation.

What It Does:
This bill initiates investigations into misuse of taxpayer funds and potential financial misconduct by Stephen Ross. If found guilty, it may lead to the NFL forcing him to sell the Dolphins.

Key Benefits:

• Holds Ross accountable for financial misconduct
• Ensures taxpayer resources aren’t being exploited
• Protects communities from undue influence by powerful figures

4. 45-Year Building Moratorium Bill

Why It Matters:
Unregulated development can cause long-term damage to communities, overcrowding, and environmental degradation. Florida’s growth needs to be sustainable.

What It Does:
This bill puts a 45-year moratorium on new developments, allowing for better planning, sustainable growth, and preserving natural landscapes. It ensures that future development occurs only after thorough assessments of long-term impact.

Key Benefits:

• Prevents overdevelopment and environmental harm
• Provides time for proper urban planning
• Supports sustainable growth and development

5. Per Diem Politician Bill

Why It Matters:
Politicians should serve the public, not enrich themselves at taxpayers’ expense. This bill removes all perks and benefits that allow politicians to profit from their positions.

What It Does:
The bill eliminates perks such as book deals, speaking fees, and healthcare plans for politicians, leaving them with only per diem compensation. It also requires clawbacks for any past benefits obtained improperly.

Key Benefits:

• Restores integrity to public office
• Removes conflicts of interest and self-serving behavior
• Clawbacks for past officials who abused power

6. Transparent Protocol Budgets Bill

Why It Matters:
Taxpayers have the right to know how their money is being spent. Without transparency, it’s too easy for governments to misuse funds.

What It Does:
This bill mandates that all city and county budgets be published in real-time for public viewing. It introduces a template budget for every U.S. city and county to follow, standardizing financial reporting across the country.

Key Benefits:

• Promotes full transparency in local government spending
• Allows citizens to hold local governments accountable
• Creates a standardized template for budgeting across U.S. cities and counties

7. Privacy Protection and Data Accountability Bill

Why It Matters:
Our personal data is constantly being collected and sold by companies without our consent, leading to exploitation and security risks.

What It Does:
This bill strengthens privacy protections by holding companies accountable for any misuse of personal data. It sets clear rules for how data is collected, used, and stored, ensuring citizens have control over their information.

Key Benefits:

• Protects citizens’ data from exploitation
• Holds companies accountable for data breaches
• Empowers individuals with control over their personal information