Interposition, Nullification, Separation, Independence!
Chaos, volatility, political unrest and divisiveness surround us in abundance. The united States’ Presidential election of 2020 has surely brought a radical change in the direction of power exercised by the federal government. A change so detrimental to the sovereignty of the State of Florida and the liberty of her people as to necessitate drastic and immediate action.
We urge our fellow Floridians to pressure our Legislature in Tallahassee to introduce and pass legislation to protect and retain the sovereignty of our great State.
Courageous politicians over the past years have offered bills for consideration that would have helped to guard us from federal intrusion into the affairs of Florida and her people. Sadly, their efforts have been thwarted by those who would betray us and attempt our subjugation.
On this page you will find a sampling of that legislation. Now is the time to reintroduce those bills. Contact your representative and senator in Tallahassee by phone and/or email and encourage him or her to introduce, sponsor and support one or more of these proposals. At the same time, please read the proposed State Sovereignty and Tax Escrow Act and ask them to also introduce this important piece of legislation. Time is limited for new bills to be filed and time is running out for Florida.
These proposals in defense of the sovereignty of Florida were introduced in previous legislative sessions. And while resolutions and memorials don’t have the force of law, they do demonstrate to the federal government the intent of the people of Florida to be left alone to govern themselves.
HM 19 (2010) – Limiting the Scope and Exercise of Federal Power
A Memorial Limiting the Scope and Exercise of Federal Power: Urges Congress to honor provisions of U. S. Constitution & U. S. Supreme Court case law which limit scope & exercise of federal power.
Last Event: Died in Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council
View the Original Filed Version Here
HB 21 (2010) – Regulation of Firearms (companion Senate bill SB 98)
A General Bill Creates Florida Firearms Freedom Act; provides legislative findings & definitions; provides that specified firearms, firearm accessories, & ammunition for personal use manufactured in state are not subject to federal law or regulation; provides that importation into state of specified parts & incorporation of such parts into firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition manufactured in state does not subject firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition to federal regulation; provides that certain basic materials are not subject to federal regulation of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition under interstate commerce; provides that specified firearm accessories imported into state from another state do not subject firearm to federal regulation under interstate commerce; provides legislative findings with respect thereto; provides exceptions; provides applicability; requires that firearms manufactured & sold in state must bear indicia of manufacture by specified date.
Last Event: Died in House Civil Justice & Courts Policy Committee
Last Event: Died in Senate Committee on Judiciary
View the Original Filed Version Here
SJR 1240 (2010) – Sovereignty of the State (companion House bill HJR 679)
A Joint Resolution on Sovereignty: Proposes creation of s. 28, Art. I of State Constitution to assert sovereignty of state & declare right of people of state to refuse to comply with federal mandates that violate U.S. Constitution.
Last Event: 4/30/2010 6:59:00 PM – Died in House Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council
Last Event: 4/30/2010 8:47:00 PM – Died in Senate Committee on Rules after passing in the Judiciary Committee favorable by a vote of 7 to 1
This legislation was re-introduced in 2011 (HJR 1103 & SJR1438), but sadly met a similar fate
View the Original Filed Version Here
SM 96 (2010) – Exercise of Federal Power
A Memorial Stipulating the Limits of Federal Power: Urges the Congress of the United States to honor the provisions of the Constitution of the United States and United States Supreme Court case law, which limit the scope, and exercise of federal power.
Last Event: 4/30/2010 8:47:00 PM – 04/30/10 S Died on Calendar after passing in the Judiciary Committee favorable by a vote of 6 to 2.
This legislation was re-introduced in 2011 (SM 358), but after being voted on favorably in both the Judiciary and Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committees by a wide margin and officially adopted by the Senate, it was indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration and died at the end of the session.
The bill was also re-introduced as well in 2012 (SM240) but once again died in Messages after a favorable vote of 4-2 in the Judiciary Committee.
View the Original Filed Version Here
HM 577 (2011) – Scope and Exercise of Federal Power to Regulate Commerce
A Memorial urging Congress to honor provisions of U.S. Constitution that limit scope & exercise of federal power to regulate commerce.
Last Event: Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration and died in Federal Affairs Subcommittee
View the Original Filed Version Here
HB 553 (2012) – Intrastate Commerce (companion Senate bill SB 814)
A General Bill providing that certain goods grown, manufactured, or made in this state & services performed in this state are not subject to authority of U.S. Congress under its constitutional power to regulate commerce; prohibits any official, agent, or employee of Federal Government or of state from attempting to enforce federal laws, rules, or regulations in violation of act; provides for application.
Last Event: 3/9/2012 11:59:00 PM – Died in House Federal Affairs Subcommittee
Last Event: 3/9/2012 11:59:35 PM – Died in Senate Commerce and Tourism
View the Original Filed Version Here
CS/SB 1528 (2015) – Commission on Federalism
A General Bill creating the Commission on Federalism; providing duties of the commission; providing criteria to evaluate a federal law, agency policy, mandate, or executive order; specifying which sources the commission may rely on in an evaluation, etc.
Last Event: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
View the Senate Judiciary Committee Version of the Bill Here
2023 Legislative Agenda
We urge our Florida visitors to contact their state senator and representative to SUPPORT or OPPOSE the proposed legislation listed below. These are important bills affecting Floridians and the Southern People.
FAMILY LIFE:
OPPOSE: HB 219 by Rayner-Goolsby (companion Senate bill SB 80 by Polsky and (CO-SPONSORS ) Stewart; Berman) – Marriage Between Persons of the Same Sex: Repealing a provision relating to marriage between persons of the same sex; deleting a prohibition on the recognition of same-sex marriages; deleting a prohibition on the state and its agencies and subdivisions giving effect to a public act, record, or judicial proceeding that respects a same-sex marriage or relationship or a claim arising from such marriage or relationship; deleting the definition of the term “marriage”, etc.
These bills fly in the face of Florida’s commitment to legitimate marriage between one man and one woman. They respect and allow a federal takeover of the family in Florida.
View the Original Filed Version Here
HISTORICAL PROTECTIONS:
SUPPORT: HB 1607 by Black (companion Senate bill SB 1096 by Martin) – Protection of Historical Monuments and Memorials: Prohibits certain acts concerning historical monuments & memorials; prohibits addition of certain signs or other objects on or adjacent to memorial; provides for damages; provides for standing to bring civil actions.
This bill does what it says and protects monuments and memorials from desecration by ill meaning individuals and organizations. It should be supported by all fair-minded people.
View the Original Filed Version Here
FREE SPEECH:
OPPOSE: HB 269 by Caruso and Fine (CO-SPONSORS ) Amesty; Arrington; Baker; Bankson; Barnaby; Basabe; Bell; Black; Casello; Chaney; Duggan; Edmonds; Fernandez-Barquin; Garcia; Garrison; Giallombardo; Gonzalez Pittman; Gossett-Seidman; Gottlieb; Hawkins; Killebrew; LaMarca; Lopez, V.; Maney; Massullo; McClain; Michael; Perez; Porras; Rizo; Roach; Roth; Rudman; Salzman; Silvers; Smith; Snyder; Steele; Tant; Waldron; Yarkosky (companion Senate bill SB 994 by Calatayud) – Public Nuisances: Prohibits distribution of certain materials that lead to littering; prohibits stalking of certain individuals; prohibits willful & malicious defacement, injury, or damage to certain property; removes minimum damage requirement for violation; prohibits projection of certain images onto buildings or other property without permission; prohibits interference with certain assemblies; provides enhanced criminal penalties for persons who commit violations while evidencing religious or ethnic animus; requires certain violations be reported as hate crimes.
This bill egregiously attacks our First Amendment Right to Free Speech, by introducing “hate speech” laws, which would set a precedent against ALL speech.
View the Original Filed Version Here
PUBLIC PROTECTION:
SUPPORT: HB 543 by Brannan and Payne (CO-SPONSOR) – Concealed Carry of Weapons and Firearms Without a License: Authorizes person to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm if he or she is licensed to do so or meets specified requirements; requires person who is carrying concealed weapon or concealed firearm without license to carry identification & display upon demand by law enforcement; prohibits person who is carrying concealed weapon or concealed firearm without license from carrying such weapon or firearm in specified locations; authorizes nonresident to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm in this state if he or she meets same requirements as resident; provides person authorized to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm without license is subject to specified penalties for possessing such weapon or firearm at school-sponsored event or on school property.
This bill eliminates the need for government permission before law abiding individuals can exercise their right to bear arms.
View the Original Filed Version Here
OPPOSE: HB 151 by Daley (CO-SPONSORS ) Arrington; Bartleman; Bracy Davis; Casello; Cassel; Cross; Eskamani; Harris; López, J.; Skidmore; Waldron (companion Senate bill SB 146 by Polsky) – Sales of Ammunition: Requires background checks for sale or transfer of ammunition.
The right to keep and bear arms is a natural God-given right and is protected by Article 1, Section 8 of the Florida Constitution. This right is the bastion of liberty which empowers the individual in the protection of his or her other natural rights. The Florida League of the South opposes any legislation which would infringe upon this right.
View the Original Filed Version Here
OPPOSE: HB 187 by Waldron (companion Senate bill SB 208 by Polsky) – Sale, Transfer, or Storage of Firearms: Revises standard by which adults & minors may be considered criminally negligent in storage of firearm;
View the Original Filed Version Here
OPPOSE: HB 571 by Hinson (CO-SPONSORS) Arrington; Casello; Edmonds; Hunschofsky; Robinson, F.; Waldron – Storage of Firearms in Private Conveyances and Vessels: Prohibits storage of firearms in unoccupied private conveyances & vessels unless done in specified manner;
View the Original Filed Version Here
OPPOSE: HB 579 by Eskamani (CO-SPONSORS) Casello (companion Senate bill SB 462 by Berman) – Assault Weapons and Large-capacity Magazines: Prohibits sale, transfer, or possession of assault weapon or large-capacity magazine;
View the Original Filed Version Here