The Week Ahead in Florida Politics – November 28, 2016

BY THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, NOVEMBER 23, 2016....... After getting hit for the first time in more than a decade, Florida will end its annual hurricane season during the coming week. Also, regulators are expected to decide whether to approve a plan that would increase rates for customers of Florida Power & Light.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2016

BOXOLD SPEAKS IN BRADENTON: Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jim Boxold is expected to speak during a Manatee Chamber of Commerce event. (Monday, 11:30 a.m., Renaissance on 9th, 1816 Ninth St. West, Bradenton.)

SUPREME COURT CANDIDATES INTERVIEWED: The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission will interview 11 applicants to replace Justice James E.C. Perry, who will retire at the end of the year. The commission will submit recommendations to Gov. Rick Scott, who will appoint Perry's replacement. (Monday, noon, GrayRobinson, P.A., 301 East Pine St., Suite 1400, Orlando.)

HIGHER EDUCATION ISSUES ON THE TABLE: The Florida Higher Education Coordinating Council will meet and hear a presentation by the chancellors of the State University System and the Florida College System about a proposed degree-completion and attainment goal. (Monday, 1 p.m., 404 House Office Building, the Capitol.)

MEDICAID MATCHING FUNDS AT ISSUE: The Social Services Estimating Conference will discuss a formula, known as FMAP, that is used in determining the amount of federal matching funds for Florida's Medicaid program. (Monday, 1:30 p.m., 117 Knott Building, the Capitol.)

FPL INJECTION WELL PLAN DISCUSSED: The state Department of Environmental Protection will hold a public meeting to discuss a proposal by Florida Power & Light to use an injection-well system related to a planned power plant in Okeechobee County. (Monday, 2 p.m., Indian River State College, 2229 N.W. Ninth Ave., Okeechobee.)

PALM BEACH LAWMAKERS TALK ABOUT PRIORITIES: Palm Beach County lawmakers are expected to discuss their priorities for the 2017 legislative session during an event sponsored by several organizations. (Monday, 6 p.m., Palm Beach State College, Duncan Theater, 4200 South Congress Ave., Lake Worth.)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2016

ENTERPRISE FLORIDA COMMITTEES MEET: The Enterprise Florida Board of Directors will hold a series of committee meetings in advance of a full board meeting Wednesday. (Tuesday, meetings start at 9 a.m. Central time, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa, 4000 Sandestin Blvd. South, Miramar Beach.)

FPL RATE PROPOSAL AT ISSUE: The state Public Service Commission will take up a proposed settlement that would lead to increases in base rates for customers of Florida Power & Light. (Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee.)

DEVELOPMENT FINANCE BOARD MEETS: The Board of Directors of the Florida Development Finance Corp. is scheduled to meet in Jacksonville. (Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., Jacksonville Chamber, 3 Independent Dr., Jacksonville.)

CRIMINAL JUSTICE ISSUES ANALYZED: The Criminal Justice Estimating Conference will discuss criminal-justice issues. (Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., 117 Knott Building, the Capitol.)

ABORTION CLINIC RULES DISCUSSED: The Agency for Health Care Administration is scheduled to hold a meeting on changes to rules related to abortion clinics. (Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Dr., Tallahassee.)

PALM BEACH LAWMAKERS HOLD HEARING: The Palm Beach County legislative delegation is scheduled to hold a public hearing. (Tuesday, 2 p.m., Florida Atlantic University Tech Runway, 901 N.W. 35th St., Boca Raton.)

GRAHAM DISCUSSES BOOK: Former Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham and Chris Hand will discuss the latest edition of their book "America: the Owner's Manual." (Tuesday, 6 p.m., University of Florida, Pugh Hall Ocora, Gainesville.)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

ENTERPRISE FLORIDA BOARD MEETS: The Enterprise Florida Board of Directors will meet in the Panhandle. (Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Central time, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa, 4000 Sandestin Blvd. South, Miramar Beach.)

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

CITIZENS COMMITTEE GETS HURRICANE UPDATE: The Claims Committee of the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governors will hold a conference call that will include an update about the 2016 hurricane season. (Wednesday, 10 a.m. Call-in number: 1-866-361-7525. Code: 5219676193#)

SCHALE SPEAKS AT TIGER BAY: Democratic strategist Steve Schale, who directed President Barack Obama's 2008 campaign in Florida, will speak to the Capital Tiger Bay Club. (Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, 505 West Pensacola St., Tallahassee.)

DUVAL DELEGATION CHOOSES LEADERS: The Duval County legislative delegation will hold a public hearing and will elect a chair and vice-chair. (Wednesday, 1 p.m., Jacksonville City Hall, 117 West Duval St., Jacksonville.)

BERMAN DISCUSSES GUNS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: State Rep. Lori Berman, D-Lantana, is expected to be among the panelists during a discussion about guns and domestic violence. (Wednesday, 6 p.m., Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach.)

HURRICANE SEASON ENDS: The 2016 Atlantic hurricane season will end Wednesday. The season included Hurricane Hermine hitting North Florida and Hurricane Matthew causing damage along parts of the state's East Coast.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2016

UCF TRUSTEES TAKE UP ISSUES: The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees will meet. (Thursday, 8 a.m., University of Central Florida, Millican Hall, Orlando. Call-in number: 1-800-442-5794. Code: 463796.)

FIU TRUSTEES MEET: The Florida International University Board of Trustees will meet after holding a series of committee meetings. (Thursday, committee meetings start at 8:15 a.m., with full board scheduled to meet at 2 p.m., Florida International University, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Graham Center Ballrooms, Miami.)

BOARD OF NURSING MEETS: The Florida Board of Nursing will meet in Broward County. (Thursday, 8:30 a.m., DoubleTree Deerfield Beach, 100 Fairway Dr., Deerfield Beach.)

BUSH ADDRESSES EDUCATION SUMMIT: Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will make an opening keynote speech during the 2016 National Summit on Education Reform, hosted by the Foundation for Excellence in Education. (Thursday, 8:45 a.m., Marriott Marquis, Washington, D.C.)

CABINET AIDES MEET: Aides to Gov. Rick Scott, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and state Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater will meet to discuss issues in advance of a Dec. 6 Cabinet meeting. (Thursday, 9 a.m., Cabinet meeting room, the Capitol.)

HIGHWAY SAFETY MONEY AT ISSUE: The Revenue Estimating Conference will analyze highway-safety revenues. (Thursday, 9 a.m., 117 Knott Building, the Capitol.)

USF TRUSTEES MEET: The University of South Florida Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet. (Thursday, 9:30 a.m., University of South Florida, Marshall Student Center, Tampa.)

UF TRUSTEES DISCUSS STRATEGIC PLAN: The University of Florida Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a strategic development plan and then will hold a series of committee meetings. (Thursday, 10:30 a.m., University of Florida, Emerson Hall, Gainesville.)

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

COMMUNICATIONS TAX ON THE TABLE: The Revenue Estimating Conference will discuss issues such as the gross-receipts tax and the communications-services tax. (Thursday, 2 p.m., 117 Knott Building, the Capitol.)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2016

BOARD OF MEDICINE MEETS: The Florida Board of Medicine will consider disciplinary cases from across the state and also elect a chair and a vice-chair. (Friday, 8 a.m., Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee.)

BOARD OF NURSING MEETS: The Florida Board of Nursing will continue meeting in Broward County. (Friday, 8:30 a.m., DoubleTree Deerfield Beach, 100 Fairway Dr., Deerfield Beach.)

PINELLAS DELEGATION HOLDS HEARING: The Pinellas County legislative delegation will hold a public hearing as it prepares for the 2017 session. (Friday, 9 a.m., Tarpon Springs City Hall, 324 East Pine St., Tarpon Springs.)

PROPERTY TAXES ANALYZED: The Revenue Estimating Conference will discuss ad valorem, or property, taxes. (Friday, 9 a.m., 117 Knott Building, the Capitol.)

COLLEGE ENROLLMENT COUNTED: The Education Estimating Conference will take up issues related to Florida College enrollment. (Friday, 1 p.m., 117 Knott Building, the Capitol.)

UNF TRUSTEES DISCUSS GOALS: The University of North Florida Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet and discuss future goals. (Friday, 2 p.m., University of North Florida, Student Union, Jacksonville.)