State Representative, District 99 // Democratic Whip 2008-2012 // Democratic Policy Chair 2014-2020
Broward County, Florida
Joined July 2008
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Evan Jenne retweeted
Co-Leader Designates @RepBobbyDuBose & @evanjenne pen an important piece laying out how Florida can hold free and healthy elections this fall:
✅ Same Day Registration
✅ Expanded VBM Education
✅ Adequate Funding of SOEs
✅ Expand Early Voting Window
bit.ly/34kb4Pe
I need to publicly thank @MelWardP for her help and guidance on understanding the systemic impacts of COVID19. My advocacy on this pandemic on the House floor and moving forward has been shaped by her knowledge. For that, I am grateful.
Evan Jenne retweeted
FL Rep. Evan Jenne, D-Dania Beach, files bill (HB 6063) to repeal controversial 2018 law that has spawned battles over beach access. Repeal won't be easy, as original bill had wide GOP support. Background here:
sun-sentinel.com/opinion/com…
Evan Jenne retweeted
A Republican has filed to run against us in Florida State House District 47.
It was a fight to flip this district and we know it’ll be a fight to keep it.
Donate to our campaign now to ensure a strong victory in 2020--> annaforflorida.com/donate
#HD47 #OnwardWithAnna
I can only speak for myself, but that’s a big yes. #AskFLLeg
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Let’s be honest about who knew what on climate change. @Chevron knew something bad was happening in the 70s and hid the data. That is the same behavior this state successfully sued tobacco companies over. There are major lawsuits going on as we speak. Sue ‘em. #AskFLLeg
Given costs places like Hollywood are seeing 4 climate change impacts like flooding, should the fossil fuel industries - who lied for decades about the harm their products caused - bear some responsibility to help pay or should taxpayers foot the bill? #askflleg #climatecosts
Take a look at HB 31. This bill would make it illegal to remove said statuary. It’s been around for a couple years and hasn’t moved. Doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be vigilant. #AskFLLeg
How does the legislature’s abuse of preemption impact local efforts to enact measures to relocate or remove confederate statues? #AskFLLeg #FLLocalDemocracy
They haven’t had the same impact due to judicial intervention. A bill was passed to ban locals from writing code dealing with gun control. Thanks to a suit filed in part by @DanDaley, that law was tossed. I think you know who is behind it. It rhymes with NRA. #AskFLLeg
How does the legislature’s abuse of preemption impact local efforts to enact #GunControl measures to keep communities safe? What special interests are behind these efforts? #AskFLLeg #FLLocalDemocracy @OrgFlorida
Hey Susan. You’ve hit on one of the most bizarre aspects of FLs legislature. I served in this chamber for the entire Obama administration. The wailing and gnashing of teeth over Fed mandates was unreal. And yet the second they have the opportunity the crush locals. #AskFLLeg
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As someone who carried the ERA bill a few years back, I wish I had better news for you. Oppents constantly hid behind the fact there hasn’t seen movement in a long while. Even if you accept that as true, it doesn’t mean it’s not the proper thing to. #AskFLLeg
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I would have to agree. I’m headed into my 12th session and still shocked by the lack of thoughtfulness shown at times. There is something about being a few hundred miles from home that makes people forget who sent them here. #AskFLLeg
A recent poll found that 80% of Floridians felt their local governments are more in-tune with local needs than the state legislature, and should be able to pass policies that reflect their community’s needs and values. Do you agree? #AskFLLeg #FLLocalDemocracy
Hey Ang. Unfortunately, there is no check and there is no balance. The state has nearly unfettered power. The best thing to do is ask candidates where the stand on the issue, then hold their feet to the fire when in office #AskFLLeg
Angela from Fort Myers asked, "What are the checks and balances between local and state governments? As Floridians, what can the individuals or groups of individuals do...to keep the State Senate from being the only law maker in the state?" #AskFLLeg #FLLocalDemocracy
Sadly, the state preemptions have occasionally focused on rolling back advances made by the LGBTQ+ community. All you have to do is look at Human Rights Ordinances throughput the state to see it in horrific action.
How can the legislature’s abuse of preemption impact the LGBTQ+ community? For some reason, NC's HB2 comes to mind. 🤦♀️ #AskFLLeg #FLLocalDemocracy
It depends on the legislator. Myself, I believe in digging as deep as possible. I’ve worked with academics as often as possible, reaching out to help with writing legislation. Unfortunately, many simply do as the lobbyists say.
@AnnaForFlorida #askflleg
How do our legislators conduct research and convert their findings into actions? Is there a way universities can get involved ?
It’s a manifestation of their hunger for power.
What are legislative preemptions of local government ordinances all about? There’s more people power in the city commission, there’s more special interest power at the Florida Legislature #AskFLLeg #FlLocalDemocracy
Over the past decade, the legislature has impacted #WorkersProtections in a purely negative way. For every step local governments have taken to move the issue forward the legislature has hamstrung them to make sure it doesn’t happen elsewhere.
How does the legislature’s abuse of preemption impact efforts to enact local #WorkersProtections measures?
What special interests are behind these efforts? #AskFLLeg #FLLocalDemocracy
Man, if only 47 men & women stood up and told them this was going to happen...Oh wait...We did.
A federal judge said the Legislature, not judges, should change their Amendment 4 bill. Lawmakers got the message.
tampabay.com/florida-politic…
Evan Jenne retweeted
For first time in over a decade, we're addressing #ClimateChange at the state level in Florida.
While @SenRickScott allegedly banned employees from even saying climate change, I know it should be front & center.
We can't afford to ignore the problems of future. #PoweringChange – at Tampa, FL
Evan Jenne retweeted
.@evanjenne Thank you so much for spending time with our youth at #AMIkidsGFL. Your support of #vocationaltraining and #watersafety at the program are huge!
#Leadership
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