Amendment Proposals

Amendment Proposals

Consider whether a proposal addresses matters of abiding importance, makes our political system more democratic, protects individual rights, could be achieved by a constitutional amendment or legislative proposal, and is consistent with other League positions.

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Event Date: 
Feb 04 2023 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
Event location: 

First Magnitude Brewing Company

LWV of Alachua County is joining LWVFL in supporting the Florida Right to Clean Water campaign (RTCW), which is a constitutional amendment to clarify our priorities and a civil action to enforce our right to clean and healthy waters.

People signing petitions at display table with blue table cloth
Event Date: 
Feb 12 2023 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
Event location: 

Depot Park

LWV of Alachua County is joining LWVFL in supporting the Florida Right to Clean Water campaign (RTCW), which is a constitutional amendment to clarify our priorities and a civil action to enforce our right to clean and healthy waters.

Maya K van Rossum Presentation
Event Date: 
Jan 06 2023 06:00 pm
Event location: 

Civic Media Center

LWV of Alachua County will have a table at the Maya van Rossum presentation on Friday, Jan 6th, at 6 pm at the Civic Media Center, 433 South Main St. Contact Janice if you are interested in volunteering.

Maya K van Rossum Presentation
Event Date: 
Jan 06 2023 06:00 pm
Event location: 

Civic Media Center

On Friday, Jan 6th, at 6 pm at the Civic Media Center, 433 South Main St, you have an opportunity to hear Maya van Rossum's message about the pivotal power of a state constitutional Green Amendment and how it could effectively help solve Florida's environmental and economic water crisis.

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Event Date: 
Oct 03 2022 07:00 pm

Oak Hammock Committee Meeting with Joe Little discussing the amendments that will appear on November's ballot. The in-person portion of this meeting is only open to Oak Hammock residents.

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Event Date: 
Nov 10 2020 07:00 pm to Nov 11 2020 06:45 pm
Event location: 

Online - ZOOM

Why was the ERA proposed? Why was it controversial? Would you have voted for or against ratification of the ERA if you were a state legislator at the time? Take part in an engaging community conversation that will have you step into the shoes of women’s rights advocates as they worked to secure the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).

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Action Alerts

 

Contact your US Representatives and Senators to urge them to support H.J.Res. 53 (115th): Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. DO IT NOW. 

 

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