The Week Ahead in Florida Politics – June 13, 2016

BY THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, JUNE 10, 2016…. With the steamy summer months just starting, Florida policymakers are trying to find ways to prevent the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus. The state's congressional delegation will get briefed on the issue during the coming week, as will the Broward County legislative delegation.

MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016

BEAN DISCUSSES SESSION: Sen. Aaron Bean, R-Fernandina Beach, is expected to discuss the 2016 legislative session during a Beaches Business Association luncheon. (Monday, noon, Jacksonville Beach Golf Club, 605 Penman Road South, Jacksonville Beach.)

ST. JOHNS WATER BOARD DISCUSSES BUDGET: The St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board is scheduled to hold a workshop and discuss issues such as development of a tentative 2016-2017 budget. (Monday, 2 p.m., district headquarters, 4049 Reid St., Palatka.)

GALVANO GETS TOGETHER WITH YOUNG REPUBLICANS: Senate Majority Leader Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, is expected to take part in a meet-and-greet event with the Tampa Bay Young Republicans. (Monday, 5 p.m., Coppertail Brewing Co., 2601 East Second Ave., Tampa.)

WILCOX CAMPAIGNS IN LEE COUNTY: U.S. Senate candidate Todd Wilcox is slated to speak to Lee Republican Women Federated. (Monday, 5:15 p.m., Pinchers, The Marina at Edison Ford, 2360 West First St., Fort Myers.)

REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES DEBATE IN CD 18: The Palm Beach Republican Club will host a debate for GOP candidates in Congressional District 18. Expected to participate are candidates Carl Domino, Rick Kozell, Mark Freeman, Brian Mast and Rebecca Negron. (Monday, 6:15 p.m., Abacoa Country Club, 105 Barbados Dr., Jupiter.)

SENATE HOPEFUL SPEAKS TO POLK DEMOCRATS: Democrat Debra Wright, who is running this year against state Sen. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, is expected to speak during a meeting of the Polk County Democratic Executive Committee. (Monday, 6:30 p.m., Polk County Commission building, 330 West Church St., Bartow.)

TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2016

WATER CLAIMS GET AIRING: State Insurance Consumer Advocate Sha'Ron James will host a public forum about increases in water-loss claims, particularly in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Insurers blame the claims for higher insurance premiums. (Tuesday, 9 a.m., Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Campus, Stadium Recruiting Room, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton.)

CITRUS COMMISSION MEETS: The Florida Citrus Commission will meet and discuss issues such as a reduced budget for the Department of Citrus. (Tuesday, 9 a.m., Florida Department of Citrus, 605 East Main St., Bartow.)

SUWANNEE WATER DISTRICT DISCUSSED: The Suwannee River Water Management District Governing Board will meet. (Tuesday, 9 a.m., district headquarters, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak.)

ST. JOHNS WATER BOARD MEETS: The St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board will meet after holding committee meetings. (Tuesday, committee meetings start at 9 a.m., district headquarters, 4049 Reid St., Palatka.)

BEAN SPEAKS TO BUSINESS GROUP: Sen. Aaron Bean, R-Fernandina Beach, will review the 2016 legislative session during a Northside Business Leaders luncheon. (Tuesday, 11:45 a.m., Jacksonville Zoo, 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville.)

MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISCUSSED: The Florida Department of Health will hold a webinar to discuss implementation of a 2014 law that allows patients with certain conditions to receive non-euphoric medical marijuana. Legal disputes have delayed patients from being able to obtain the cannabis. (Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. To register for the webinar, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2409863781306419460

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016

FLORIDA BAR STARTS ANNUAL CONVENTION: The Florida Bar will start its annual convention, which will continue until Saturday. The convention will include swearing in Tampa attorney William J. Schifino, Jr. as president of The Bar. (Wednesday, registration starts at 7:30 a.m., events at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, and at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando.)

FLORIDA DELEGATION GETS ZIKA BRIEFING: Florida's congressional delegation will meet and receive presentations about the Zika virus, with panelists expected to include Tom Frieden, director of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Wednesday, 8:30 a.m., Rayburn House Office Building, B-318, Washington.)

WOMEN VETERANS GATHER: The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs will start a two-day Women Veterans' Conference in St. Johns County. (Wednesday, 9 a.m., First Coast Technical College, Building C, 2980 Collins Ave., St. Augustine.)

UWF TRUSTEES MEET: The University of West Florida Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet. (Wednesday, 9 a.m., UWF Conference Center, 11000 University Parkway, Building 22, Pensacola.)

PAROLE ISSUES DISCUSSED: The Florida Commission on Offender Review is slated to discuss numerous parole cases related to crimes committed in the 1970s and 1980s. (Wednesday, 9 a.m., 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee.)

RUBIO LOOKS AT DRUG AND MIGRANT INTERDICTION: U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., will lead a hearing titled "Assessing the Coast Guard's Increasing Duties: A Focus on Drug and Migrant Interdiction." U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Paul Zukunft is expected to testify before the Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, which Rubio chairs. (Wednesday, 2 p.m., Senate Russell Building, Washington.)

DEVELOPMENT FINANCE BOARD MEETS: The Florida Development Finance Corp. Board of Directors is scheduled to meet. (Wednesday, 2 p.m., Enterprise Florida, 800 North Magnolia Ave., Orlando.)

CUSTOMER HEARING HELD ON FPL RATE PROPOSAL: The state Public Service Commission will continue a series of public hearings about a proposal by Florida Power & Light to raise base electric rates. The utility has proposed nearly $1.34 billion in increases over three years. (Wednesday, 6 p.m., Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, 7501 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach.)

MONTELIONE RAISES MONEY IN HD 63: Democrat Lisa Montelione, who is running in Hillsborough County's House District 63, is expected to raise money during a reception in Tampa. (Wednesday, 6 p.m., Columbia Restaurant, 2117 East Seventh Ave, Tampa.)

THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2016

ROONEY SPEAKS TO BUSINESS GROUP: Republican Francis Rooney, who is running in Congressional District 19, is scheduled to speak to the Businesspeople United for Political Action Committee, or BUPAC. (Thursday, 7:30 a.m., Florida SouthWestern State College, 8099 College Parkway, Building AA, Fort Myers.)

CUSTOMER HEARING HELD ON FPL RATE PROPOSAL: The state Public Service Commission will continue a series of public hearings about a proposal by Florida Power & Light to raise base electric rates. The utility has proposed nearly $1.34 billion in increases over three years. (Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Brevard County Governmental Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne. Also, 6 p.m., Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 South Nova Road, Daytona Beach.)

CITIZENS CLAIMS AT ISSUE: The Claims Committee of the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governors will hold a conference call. (Thursday, 10 a.m. Call-in number: 1-866-361-7525. Code: 521967193#)

SUPREME COURT RELEASES OPINIONS: The Florida Supreme Court is expected to release its weekly opinions. (Thursday, 11 a.m.)

PHILIP DISCUSSES ZIKA WITH BROWARD LAWMAKERS: State Surgeon General Celeste Philip will provide a presentation to the Broward County legislative delegation about the Zika virus. (Thursday, 3 p.m., Broward Governmental Center Commission Chambers, 115 South Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale.)

FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2016

ATWATER SPEAKS TO INSURANCE AGENTS: State Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater is slated to be among the speakers at a Florida Association of Insurance Agents convention. (Friday, 8 a.m., Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Dr., Orlando.)

JOBS NUMBERS RELEASED: The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is scheduled to release May unemployment figures. (Friday, 10 a.m.)

OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE BOARD HOLDS CALL: The Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine will hold a conference call. (Friday, 1 p.m. Call-in number: 1-888-670-3525. Code: 6607485549)

MEDICAID DRUGS AT ISSUE: The AHCA Pharmaceutical & Therapeutics Committee will discuss recommendations for the preferred drug list in the Medicaid program. (Friday, 1 p.m., Tampa Hilton Airport/Westshore, 2225 North Lois Ave., Tampa.)

SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2016

BOOKER SPEAKS AT DEMOCRATIC GATHERING: New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker will speak during the Florida Democratic Party's "2016 Leadership Blue Gala." (Saturday, 7 p.m., Diplomat Resort & Spa, 3555 South Ocean Dr., Hollywood.)