11 Apr Florida is Trying to ‘Kill Hemp’: What Can YOU Do?
The Florida House of Representatives just announced that the “Kill Hemp Bills” have been assigned to their next committee. They announced the schedule for the committee on 4/10 and the committee is on 4/12….. so we have to act fast cause they aren’t giving us much time!
Click here to see committee info and agenda!
Here is what you can do….
1) Reach out to the Committee Members and Tell Them to Vote NO!
Calling and emailing your lawmakers is very important and makes a huge difference. Scroll down and underneath the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee heading you will find all the committee members and bill sponsors, and you will also find their contact info. It is very important that as many of you contact these phone numbers and emails TODAY as many times as possible to let them know that regulating hemp (especially a THC cap) is going to “harm the hemp industry and make many sick Floridians criminals over night”!
Also be sure to read the section on “Things to Remember”…. people are very passionate about this and that passion can be focused in the wrong direction. If you are rude or upsetting to the legislature then you will in fact be working against us.
Please be sure to read the “things to remember section”!
Please take the time to reach out. You will be surprised how fast you can make it through that call list!
2) Visit Tallahassee!
We realize that dropping everything and driving up to Tallahassee can be difficult, but if there is ever a time that we need you to do this it is now. The bill will be heard at 8:30am on Wed 4/12 at the Sumner Hall (404 HOB) located in the House Building of the Florida capitol. Please consider coming up for this meeting… if not then please stay tunned because 2 committees will be scheduled for next week!
If you can make it… click here to find out when and where you need to be!
3) Sign the Petition!
Let people know that you stand with the Florida Hemp industry! Go to Save Florida Hemp’s website and sign the petition to end these useless regulations.
Click here to sign the petition
Some Things to Remember Before Your Reach Out
CALL!!
If you get a voicemail, make sure you leave a polite message saying they “oppose House Bill 1475” along with your name and phone number. You should call back the next day. If you get a voicemail again, then you should leave another polite message saying they “oppose Bill 1475” along with your name and phone number.
EMAIL!!
You should send a polite email as well. Make sure you state that you are “opposed to House Bill 1475” and explain why the hemp industry or hemp products are important to you. Make sure your email is heartfelt.
VISIT!!
It is even more impactful for you to visit the district office of YOUR legislators in person. It is extremely important for you to dress professionally (suit/tie, “Sunday best”, closed-toe shoes, NO jeans, NO hats, NO T-shirts) and be extremely polite. Explain that you oppose HB 1475 and tell them why the hemp industry or hemp products are important to YOU. Tell your story from the heart. You can find your Senator at https://www.flsenate.gov/senators/find and you can find your Representative at https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/findyourrepresentative
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee
HB 1475 Sponsor
Rep. Will Robinson
Will.robinson@myfloridahouse.gov
850-717-5071
417 HOB
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman
Please contact the Chairman of the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee that will hear HB 1475 and tell them that you oppose the bill and share how it passing and the end of much of the Hemp industry would affect your life.
Chairman Rep. Thad Altman
Thad.Altman@myfloridahouse.gov
850-717-5032
222 Capitol
Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee Members
Please contact Every Representative of the Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee and tell them that you oppose the bill in its current form and share how it passing and the end of much of the Hemp industry would affect your life.
Vice Chair Rep. Melony Bell
Melony.Bell@myfloridahouse.gov
850-717-5049
212 Capitol
Democratic Ranking Member Kevin Chambliss
Kevin.Chambliss@myfloridahouse.gov
850-717-5117
1401 Capitol
Rep. Shane Abbott
Shane.Abbott@myfloridahouse.gov
850-717-5005
1402 Capitol
Rep. Dean Black
850-717-5015
1301 Capitol
Rep. Adam Botana
Adam.Botana@myfloridahouse.gov
850-717-5080
319 Capitol
Rep. James Buchanan
James.Buchanan@myfloridahouse.gov
850-717-5074
400 HOB
Rep. Hillary Cassel
Hillary.Cassel@myfloridahouse.gov
850-717-5101
1003 Capitol
Rep. Lindsay Cross
Lindsay.Cross@myfloridahouse.gov
850-717-5060
1003 The Capitol
Peggy.gossettseidman@myfloridahouse.gov
850-717-5091
1102 Capitol
Rep. Dianne “Ms Dee” Hart
Dianne.Hart@myfloridahouse.gov
850-717-5063
1003 Capitol
Rep. Sam Killebrew
Sam.Killebrew@myfloridahouse.gov
850-717-5048
300 HOB
Rep. Johanna Lopez
Johanna.lopez@myfloridahouse.gov
850-717-5043
1302 Capitol
Rep. Toby Overdorf
Toby.overdorf@myfloridahouse.gov
850-717-5085
319 Capitol
Rep. Keith Truenow
Keith.truenow@myfloridahouse.gov
850-717-5026
417 HOB
Scan all these codes!
The graphic below is a great resource and can help you take action even after the committee on 4/12… please scan the following codes and follow the prompts.
Carlos Hermida Sr
Posted at 22:57h, 11 AprilI came to this country 60 Years ago
From Cuba after being incarcerated for no other crime than not agreeing with the Communist regime
And being educated in a Catholic School.
I was extremely happy to be in a country where you could be free, express yourself, and pursue happiness
I am grateful to this country for the opportunities I got, and was able to get an education at Louisiana State University (MS in Mechanical Engineering)
Because of the opportunities afforded to me I was able to create a small business
And be a leader of the Engineering Community in South Florida
Where I was president of the Society of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineers (HVAC)
And Regional (SE ) chairman
It is with sadness that I observe the path the Florida House and Senate are taking to destroy the hemp industry in Florida
The people of Florida have spoken in several elections, and the majority is for the availability of Hemp and Cannabis in Florida
My wife was diagnosed with Lymphoma about a year ago.
The Chemo treatments almost killed her as well.
No medication from the doctors (Including Moffitt ) would help with the nausea , inability to eat, sleep etc
It wasn’t until she started taking pills available that were a combination of CBD and THC that she would recover from the nausea and other effects and could start eating and sleeping again
I respectfully urge you to please vote against the Bills , that would take that medication away from many suffering from Cancer, PTSD , and other terminal or debilitating diseases
I have voted republican (and campaigned ) for 50 something years
Our party promotes freedom, initiative, small business and the protection of the at risk.
Please vote against HB 1475
God Bless
Carlos Hermida PE