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Called several numbers on the contact list of people on the Judicial Committee to call to voice displeasure with House Bill 0523 / Senate Bill 0988. I got down to Baxley and his secretary said he didn't know of the HB0523. His secretary told me so. Get on those phones people. She brought it up and said "Oh my". Basically I told her what it was about. I said that the House Bill HB701 was a good bill. Baxley is the one who is the sponsor of it she said. Apparently it is similar to the HB692 that never made it to the floor because of Jim King. Baxley's secretary is going to bring HB0523 to Rep. Baxley's attention. Senator Campbell is the sponsor of the heinous bill in the senate (Senate Bill 0988). I couldn't find one of the two evil sponsors of the House Bill -> Mr. Carlos Lopez-Cantera but Baxley's secretary got me his phone number. Tall: 850-488-4202. District Office: 305-442-6977. Basically Baxley's sec. told me in regards to a question I had about asking a Rep. about who is responsible for a bill being introduced, etc. that most Reps. will tell you who it is, etc. Time to find out people. Make some calls. Flores and Cantera need some calls as well as the Judicial Committee Members and your own particular FL House and Senate Reps.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1337497/posts?page=36#36
PLEASE MAKE NOTE AND TAKE ACTION. FOR GLOBAL/LOCAL DISTRIBUTION:
Here is a report from earlier yesterday:
I just recently got off the phone with someone (Kelly) in Senator Campbell's office. I wanted to find out who he was sponsoring the Senate Bill 0988 (Dead man's statute). When Kelly called me back she relayed to me that he was sponsoring it for the States Attorney's Office. I asked which one as there are various States Attorney's. She said the States Attorney's Office AS-A-WHOLE.
We have a potential legislative crisis in Florida that affects vulnerable persons.
Florida’s Evidence Code may soon be modified in such a way that hearsay testimony (of an incapacitated person’s oral declarations) from potentially conflicted guardians, beneficiaries or heirs at law could become admissible in a court of law.
Currently, Florida Statute 90.602 provides protection for incapacitated persons by forbidding self-serving hearsay of alleged oral declarations as admissible evidence in court:
(1) No person interested in an action or proceeding against the personal representative, heir at law, assignee, legatee, devisee, or survivor of a deceased person, or against the assignee, committee, or guardian of a mentally incompetent person, shall be examined as a witness regarding any oral communication between the interested person and the person who is deceased or mentally incompetent at the time of the examination.
Link: 90.602 Testimony of interested persons.
http://flsenate.gov/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0090/SEC602.HTM&Title=-%3E2004-%3ECh0090-%3ESection%20602#0090.602
But some Florida lawmakers are interested in eliminating this particular protection for vulnerable persons by repealing FS-90.602 and incorporating the following measure titled HB-0523. An identical Senate Bill exists under the title S-0988. This would change the evidence code in the following fashion:
13 Section 1. Section 90.602, Florida Statutes, is repealed.
20 (e) Statement by deceased or ill declarant similar to one
21 previously admitted.--If a declarant is unavailable as provided
22 in paragraph (1)(d), a written or oral statement made regarding
23 the same subject matter as another statement made by the
24 declarant that has previously been admitted in evidence.
25 Section 3. This act shall take effect July 1, 2005.
Links: House Bill 0523 Senate Bill 0988
http://flsenate.gov/cgi-bin/view_page.pl?File=hb0523.html&Directory=session/2005/House/bills/billtext/html&Tab=session&Submenu=1
http://flsenate.gov/session/index.cfm?Mode=Bills&Submenu=1&BI_Mode=ViewBillInfo&Billnum=0988&Year=2005
This bill, if passed into law, may serve to eliminate a very important standard of evidence and reduce the rights and protections of incapacitated Floridians yet another notch. Considering the dangers that already exist for Floridians who have been deemed incompetent by the court, this act could effectively remove bars against abuses of the incapacitated person’s financial interests and medical treatment desires by the guardian or other interested parties by allowing hearsay to be considered evidence in guardianship proceedings.
House Bill 0523 has been pre-filed as of January 25, 2005 and is slated to be heard by the House Judiciary Committee sometime leading up to regular session in March. The anticipated effective date of this act is July 1, 2005.
According to the committee’s Council Director, David de la Paz, it is not too late for Floridians to make their displeasure with this bill known. It is important that Floridians, disability advocates, elder care advocates and advocates for medical ethics reform express their deep concerns over any measure or act that would further encroach upon the rights of our most defenseless citizens.
I ask that you take the time to read and sign the following petition, circulate it to people you know and urge them to commit their signatures. The petition upon the Florida's House and Senate to discontinue consideration of these bills can be found and signed here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/766881322. This will be presented to every member of Florida's legislature as well as the House Judiciary Committee.
You can also call or email these committee members and ask that they not give favorable consideration to any measure that would adversely affect Florida’s vulnerable population or give guardians yet another avenue for abuse.
Please circulate this. If you would like to contact Florida’s representatives individually, their contact details follow:
Link: House Judiciary Committee Home Page
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/committees_detail.aspx?id=2267&sessionID=38
Bill Sponsors
Carlos Lopez-Cantera
850-488-4202
Anitere Flores
850-488-2831
House Judicial Commt.
Email
Telephone
David Simmons
SIMMONS.DAVID@MYFLORIDAHOUSE.COM
850-488-2231
Juan-Carlos "J.C." Planas
PLANAS.JUAN-CARLOS@MYFLORIDAHOUSE.COM
850-488-3616
Kevin Ambler
ambler.kevin@myfloridahouse.com
850-488-0275
Dennis Baxley
baxley.dennis@myfloridahouse.com
850-488-0335
Frederick Brummer
BRUMMER.FREDERICK@MYFLORIDAHOUSE.COM
850-488-2023
Dan Gelber
GELBER.DAN@MYFLORIDAHOUSE.COM
850-488-0690
Michael Grant
grant.michael@myfloridahouse.com
850-488-0060
Jeffrey Kottkamp
KOTTKAMP.JEFF@MYFLORIDAHOUSE.COM
850-488-7433
Sheri McInvale
MCINVALE.SHERI@MYFLORIDAHOUSE.COM
850-488-0660
Joe Pickens
PICKENS.JOE@MYFLORIDAHOUSE.COM
850-488-0665
Curtis Richardson
RICHARDSON.CURTIS@MYFLORIDAHOUSE.COM
850-488-1798
Dennis Ross
ROSS.DENNIS@MYFLORIDAHOUSE.COM
850-488-9890
John Seiler
SEILER.JACK@MYFLORIDAHOUSE.COM
850-488-0880
Stephen Hogge
STEPHEN.HOGGE@myfloridahouse.gov
850-488-3088
David De La Paz
DAVID.DELAPAZ@myfloridahouse.gov
850-488-6333
Link: Appearance Request Form (PDF)
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Files/H-16%20Appearance%20Record.pdf
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http://www.theempirejournal.com/Alleged%20Legal,_Judicial_Misconduct_By_Judge_Greer_Attorney_Felos_Taint_Schiavo_Case.htm
Felos has reportedly received over $550,000, which has elicited charges that he is perpetuating the case for financial gain. According to the last accounting made public, for the period of March, 1998 when he was first hired until September, 2001, Felos was reportedly paid $307,188. Former attorney Deborah Bushnell was paid $49,958 and there were four other attorneys, two representing Michael Schiavo and two court-appointed attorneys in the matter
According to the last accounting made public, until Sept. 2001, Felos had been paid $307,188 and he's now claiming he received less than $50,000 for the last four years???? This statement by itself should open the door for a state investigation. Come on Bernie McCabe----do your job and if you can't, then the DOJ needs to get involved---NOW
DOH SCANDAL GROUNDS FOR NEW TRIAL IN SCHIAVO CASE,
OPENS DOOR FOR RICO INVESTIGATION BUSH BRIEFED, LEGISLATOR SEEKS PROBE
http://www.theempirejournal.com/doh_scandal_grounds_for_new_trial_in_schiavo_case.htm
Florida DOH Destroyed Records After Schiavo Doctor Cleared Of Wrongdoing
Following Investigation
http://www.theempirejournal.com/SCHIAVO_florida_DOH_destroyed_records_after.htm
Judge George Greer Making Mockery Of Florida Judicial System
http://www.theempirejournal.com/judge_greer_fraud_in_the_court.htm
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1333205/posts?page=1#1
PLEASE DEMAND A GRAND JURY INVESTIGATION IN THE SCHIAVO CASE!!!!!!!
ALSO A REAL KEY, NEW TALKING POINT: Terri was NEVER represented by counsel while
others decided to starve her to death. That's against Florida and U.S. law. Even
criminals on death row are entitled to legal counsel. BILL TO THE FLOOR TO
PROTECT TERRI AND FUTURE TERRI's -> HB-701!
No to House Bill 0523 Senate Bill 0988!!!
Florida Attorney General's Charlie Crist, AG Citizen’s Services & Office
1-850-414-3990 / 850-414-3300
Bernie McCabe, State Attorney Pinellas and Pasco Counties
727-464-6221
bmccabe@co.pinellas.fl.us
Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities 800-342-0823
850-488-9071
info@advocacycenter.org
Pinellas County GOP 727-539-6009
Gov. Jeb Bush 850-488-4441
jeb.bush@myflorida.com, fl_governor@myflorida.com,
jeb@jeb.org, jeb@myflorida.com
State of Florida Office of Civil Rights 954-712-4601
Senator Mel Martinez
Washington: Phone: 202-224-3041
Congressman Jim Davis
Washington: Phone: (202) 225-3376
FAX: (202) 225-565
DISTRICT: Phone: (813) 354-9217
Florida Toll Free: 1 (888) 266-0205
Fax: (813) 354-9514
Satellite Office: (727) 867-5301
FAX: (727) 867-5302
Florida Senate 800-342-1827
http://www.flsenate.gov/Legislators/index.cfm?Mode=Member%20Pages&Submenu=1&Tab=legislators
Senate President Tom Lee: 1-800-560-4403
Daniel Webster
Capitol Office: Phone: (850) 487-5047
District Office: (407) 656-0066
The Florida Senate-2004-2006 Senators
alexander.jd.web@flsenate.gov, argenziano.nancy.web@flsenate.gov,
aronberg.dave.web@flsenate.gov, atwater.jeff.web@flsenate.gov,
baker.carey.web@flsenate.gov, bennett.mike.web@flsenate.gov,
bullard.larcenia.web@flsenate.gov, campbell.walter.web@flsenate.gov,
carlton.lisa.web@flsenate.gov, clary.charlie.web@flsenate.gov,
constantine.lee.web@flsenate.gov, crist.victor.web@flsenate.gov,
dawson.mandy.web@flsenate.gov, portilla.alex.web@flsenate.gov,
dockery.paula.web@flsenate.gov, fasano.mike.web@flsenate.gov,
garcia.rudy.web@flsenate.gov, geller.steven.web@flsenate.gov,
haridopolos.mike.web@flsenate.gov, hill.anthony.web@flsenate.gov,
jones.dennis.web@flsenate.gov, king.james.web@flsenate.gov,
klein.ron.web@flsenate.gov, lawson.alfred.web@flsenate.gov,
lee.tom.web@flsenate.gov, lynn.evelyn.web@flsenate.gov,
margolis.gwen.web@flsenate.gov, miller.lesley.web@flsenate.gov,
peaden.durell.web@flsenate.gov, posey.bill.web@flsenate.gov,
pruitt.ken.web@flsenate.gov, rich.nan.web.@flsenate.gov,
saunders.burt.web@flsenate.gov, sebesta.jim.web@flsenate.gov,
siplin.gary.web@flsenate.gov, smith.rod.web@flsenate.gov,
villalobos.alex.web@flsenate.gov, wilson.frederica.web@flsenate.gov,
daniel.webster.web@flsenate.gov
Florida House of Representatives 850-488-6026
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/legislators.aspx
Speaker Allan Bense
Capitol Office: Phone: (850) 488-1450
District Office: Phone: (850) 914-6300
speaker@myfloridahouse.gov
Frank Peterman
Capitol Office: Phone: (850) 488-0925
District Office: Phone: (727) 552-1370
Florida Department of Law Enforcement 850-410-7000
Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities 850-488-4257
Federal Bureau of Investigation
202-324-3000
tampa@fbi.gov, jacksonville@fbi.gov
U.S. Department of Justice
AskDOJ@usdoj.gov
202-514-2000 Main Switchboard
202-353-1555 Office of US AG
U.S. DOJ Disability Civil Rights
Section Chief John L Wodatch
Phone: (202) 307-2227
Fax:(202) 307-1198
John.L.Wodatch@usdoj.gov
Section Deputy Chief Renee M Wohlenhaus
Phone: (202) 307-0663
Renee.Wohlenhaus@usdoj.gov
Philip Breen
Special Legal Counsel
U.S. Department of Justice
Phone: (202) 616-7526
Fax:(202) 307-1198
Philip.L.Breen@usdoj.gov
Liz Savage
U.S. Department of Justice
Phone:(202) 514-7173
Fax:(202) 514-0293
E-mail: liz.savage@usdoj.gov
PLEASE TAKE TIME TO MAKE SOME CALLS ON BEHALF OF TERRI!!!! THE CALL YOU MAKE MAY
BE THE ONE THAT SAVES HER LIFE!!!!