The Week Ahead in Florida Politics – June 8, 2015

THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, JUNE 5, 2015…..Florida lawmakers will move into the second week of a special legislative session, as the House and Senate try to reach agreement on a budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1. The coming week also will include Democrats gathering in Broward County for a major fund-raising event.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2015

GOOD DAY TO GO FISHING: As part of a "license-free fishing" weekend, the state will waive its saltwater recreational fishing license requirement Sunday.

MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015

Legislature:

SENATE TO HOLD FLOOR SESSION: The Senate is scheduled to hold a floor session. (Monday, 1 p.m., Senate chamber, the Capitol.)

HOUSE TO HOLD FLOOR SESSION: The House is scheduled to hold a floor session. (Monday, 1 p.m., House chamber, the Capitol.)

Also:

CHILD ABUSE DEATH PANEL HOLDS CALL: The State Child Abuse Death Review Committee will meet as it seeks ways to reduce child-abuse deaths. (Monday, 9 a.m., Embassy Suites USF, 3705 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa.)

VETERANS ISSUES DISCUSSED: Veterans Florida, which formerly was known as Florida is for Veterans, will hold a conference call to discuss issues such as market research. Lawmakers last year created the program to help encourage veterans and military families to move to the state and to promote veterans' hiring and education. (Monday, 9 a.m. Call-in number: 1-877-619-2945 or 1-850-610-2158.)

TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2015

Legislature:

HEALTH PANEL TO MEET: The House Health Innovation Subcommittee will meet. (Tuesday, noon, Morris Hall, House Office Building, the Capitol.)

Also:

SPECIAL SESSION ISSUES TALLIED: The state Revenue Estimating Conference will hold what is known as an "impact" conference to consider the financial impacts of bills proposed in the special legislative session. (Tuesday, 9 a.m., 117 Knott Building, the Capitol.)

TOP NURSING HOMES CONSIDERED: The Governor's Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care will meet to consider applications for Gold Seal Award designations for nursing homes. (Tuesday, 9 a.m., Marriott Tampa Airport, Tampa International Airport, 4200 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa.)

STEWART SPEAKS AT CHAMBER EDUCATION SUMMIT: State Education Commissioner Pam Stewart is expected to speak during the Florida Chamber Foundation's "Education Solutions Summit." Among numerous other speakers will be Chris Hart, president and chief executive officer of CareerSource Florida. (Tuesday, 9 a.m., Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Dr., Tampa.)

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

RUBIO STAFF HOLDS OFFICE HOURS: U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio's staff will hold "mobile office hours" in Osceola County. (Tuesday, 10 a.m., Robert Guevara Community Center, 501 Florida Parkway, Kissimmee.)

ST. JOHNS WATER BOARD TO MEET: The St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board will meet. (Tuesday, 11:15 or upon completion of earlier committee meetings, district headquarters, 4049 Reid St., Palatka.)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015

Legislature:

HEALTH ISSUES DISCUSSED: The House Health & Human Services Committee is scheduled to meet. (Wednesday, 9 a.m., Morris Hall, House Office Building, the Capitol.)

SENATE TO HOLD FLOOR SESSION: The Senate is expected to hold a floor session. (Wednesday, 11 a.m., Senate chamber, the Capitol.)

PANEL TO CONSIDER HEALTH ISSUES: The Senate Health Policy Committee is scheduled to meet. (Wednesday, 1 p.m., 412 Knott Building, the Capitol.)

Also:

FAMU TRUSTEES TO MEET: The Florida A&M University Board of Trustees will meet and discuss issues such as President Elmira Mangum's performance goals and objectives for the 2015-16 year. The board's committees also will hold a series of meetings Tuesday. (Wednesday, 9 a.m., Florida A&M University, Grand Ballroom, Tallahassee.)

PAROLE CASES HEARD: The Florida Commission on Offender Review will consider numerous parole cases involving crimes committed in the 1970s and 1980s. (Wednesday, 9 a.m., 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee.)

RAIL PROJECT AT ISSUE: The Florida Development Finance Corporation will meet to discuss proposed bond financing for the All Aboard Florida rail project, which is planned to provide passenger-rail service from Miami to Orlando. (Wednesday, 3 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton, 60 South Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando.)

THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2015

Legislature:

HOUSE TO HOLD FLOOR SESSION: The House is scheduled to hold a floor session. (Thursday, 1 p.m., House chamber, the Capitol.)

Also:

SOUTH FLORIDA WATER BOARD TO MEET: The South Florida Water Management District Governing Board will meet in St. Lucie County. (Thursday, 9 a.m., St. Lucie County Commission chamber, 2300 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce.)

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAM DISCUSSED: The Florida Healthy Kids Corp. Board of Directors is scheduled to meet. (Thursday, 10 a.m., Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd., Orlando.)

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

NORTHWEST FLORIDA WATER BOARD TO MEET: The Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board will meet. (Thursday, 1 p.m., district headquarters, 81 Water Management Dr., Havana.)

HISTORICAL COMMISSION TO MEET: The Florida Historical Commission will meet. (Thursday, 1 p.m., R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough St., Tallahassee.)

FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015

Legislature:

HOUSE TO HOLD FLOOR SESSION: The House is scheduled to hold a floor session. (Friday, 9 a.m., House chamber, the Capitol.)

SENATE TO HOLD FLOOR SESSION: The Senate is expected to hold a floor session. (Friday, 1 p.m., Senate chamber, the Capitol.)

Also:

RUBIO STAFF HOLDS OFFICE HOURS: U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio's staff will hold "mobile office hours" in Manatee and Sarasota counties. (Friday, 10 a.m., Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Ave. East, Bradenton. Also, 2 p.m., Venice Library, 300 South Nokomis Ave., Venice.)

DEMOCRATS GATHER IN SOUTH FLORIDA: The Florida Democratic Party will start holding committee meetings as it begins the party's annual "Leadership Blue Weekend." (Friday, 3 p.m., Diplomat Resort & Spa Hollywood, 3555 South Ocean Dr., Hollywood.)

SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015

CARSON SPEAKS TO BROWARD GOP: Presidential candidate Ben Carson will speak to members of the Broward County Republican Party. (Saturday, 6 p.m., 750 South Federal Highway, Pompano Beach.)

DEMOCRATS HOST ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER: The Florida Democratic Party will host its "Leadership Blue Gala" dinner, with keynote speakers U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va.; U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii; and U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md. The dinner will follow a series of committee and caucus meetings earlier in the day. (Saturday, 7 p.m., Diplomat Resort & Spa Hollywood, 3555 South Ocean Dr., Hollywood.)

GONE FISHING: As part of a "license-free fishing" weekend, the state will waive its freshwater recreational fishing license requirement Saturday.