LEGISLATIVE Committee Meeting Agenda – August 23, 2022 – 8:30 – 9:00 AM Virtual Meeting Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87605363761?pwd=WVR5MndHM0J3aWg1TVZrdk9MdkhpQT09
Meeting Call-In Number: 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 876 0536 3761 Passcode: 348329 Directors are reminded that all Able Trust Board and Committee meeting are open and publicly noticed. Under Florida Sunshine Law, any meeting of 2 or more Able Trust Directors must be publicly noticed. Directors are prohibited from discussing Able Trust business outside of official meetings of the organization. Directors are reminded of conflict of interest provisions. In declaring a conflict, please refrain from voting or discussion and declare the following information: 1) Your name and position on the Board, 2) The nature of the conflict, and 3) Who will gain or lose as a result of the conflict.
Document I.
Call to Order and Roll Call
II.
Legislative Committee Consent Agenda a. Meeting Agenda b. April Committee Minutes
III.
Legislative Committee Regular Business a. Update Legislative Staff Meetings b. Planning for Committee Weeks & Session
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Unfinished Business New Business Matters from the Board Matter from the President/CEO Matters from our Partners Public Comment Next Legislative Committee Meeting: October 25, 2022, 8:00 – 9:00 AM Adjourn
Todd Jennings, Committee Chair Todd Jennings, Committee Chair Todd Jennings, Committee Chair and Alan Suskey, Lobbyist
Please Note: Agenda subject to revisions and additions per the discretion of the Chair of the Board of Directors. Notification will be sent of any such revisions or changes. Members of the Public: Please notify Arnaldo Ramos at Arnaldo@abletrust.org if you wish to make public comment on particular agenda items no later than 1-hour prior to beginning of the meeting.
Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation, dba The Able Trust DRAFT Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes Legislative Committee Meeting – April 19, 2022 – 8:30 – 9:00 AM Virtual Meeting Members in Attendance
James “Chip” Byers; Todd Jennings; Brent McNeal
Members Absent Staff in Attendance
None Allison Chase, President & CEO
Others in attendance
None
Item Call to Order and Roll Call
Action/Discussion Director Jennings called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM. A quorum was confirmed.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE CONSENT AGENDA a. Meeting Agenda b. January Committee Minutes LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REGULAR BUSINESS a. Update of 2022 Session b. Next Steps
Director Byers motioned to accept the agenda and January Committee Minutes, seconded by Director McNeal. The motion passed.
Director Jennings gave an update on the 2022 session. There was interest on the part of some members to pursue reauthorization this session. However, leadership of both houses deferred as there is no precedent for taking up reauthorization of a direct support organization early. The Able Trust legislative budget request for $250,000 to implement Inclusive Florida was included in the budget for both sides of the house. Final approval by the Governor is pending. Several board members and other partners have submitted letters of support to the EOG. A request will be made during the May meeting for each board member to make at least one visit with a legislative member from their district over the summer. Staff and our lobbyist are available to help prepare for and/or attend those meetings. Alan Suskey is arranging for monthly meetings with legislative staff leading up to committee weeks. These meetings will allow us to address any lingering concerns and provide information for reauthorization. Board members are welcome and encouraged to attend. A schedule of meetings will be provided and travel costs can be covered.
FYI UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS
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MATTERS FROM THE BOARD MATTERS FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO MATTERS FROM OUR PARTNERS PUBLIC COMMENT NEXT MEETING DATE ADJOURN
There was no discussion. There was no discussion. There was no discussion. There was no comment. July 26, 2022, 8:30 – 9:30 AM There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:25am.
Respectfully submitted,
Todd Jennings, Committee Chair
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