The Republican Liberty Caucus of Northeast Florida opened the new year with a timely discussion, hosting state Senator Carey Baker in a discussion titled “Guns, Health Care and State Sovereignty.” The senator addressed a packed house of dozens of RLC members and guests.
RLCNEF Chairman John Stevens opened the meeting by introducing the Patriot’s Pledge and the mission of the RLCNEF. Victor Wilhelm, RLCNEF’s Activism Committee chairman, introduced Senator Baker with a short biography and a description of the Commissioner of Agriculture, the seat Baker is running for in this year’s election season.
Senator Baker’s presentation focused on issues of state sovereignty and the Tenth Amendment, including defending Florida from federal laws limiting freedoms with regards to firearms and health care. He discussed three important pieces of legislation.
The first piece of legislation was HM19/SM96, a house bill introduced to defend Florida’s sovereignty as a state. It is described as “A memorial to the Congress of the United States, urging Congress 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. “
The second was HB21/SB98, the Florida Firearms Freedom Act, which protects the Second Amendment rights of Floridians and Florida-based firearms manufacturers. “Firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition for personal use manufactured in state are not subject to federal law or regulation including registration.”
The final piece was HJR37/SJR72, the Florida Health Care Freedom Act. This bill restricts the government from interference in health care in the state of Florida, such as prohibiting the government from forcing people to buy health insurance. It states that any “law or rule shall not compel, directly or indirectly, any person, employer, or health care provider to participate in any health care system.”
Senator Baker answered questions on these topics and his campaign for Commissioner of Agriculture.
After Baker’s presentation, the RLCNEF presented other new business, such as a new meeting location at the Four Points Sheraton on Baymeadows Road (to be used starting in March), the Republican Party of Florida’s annual meeting on January 8th and 9th, a new RLCNEF Secretary (Erik Setzer), two Rules Committee meetings coming up in January, and ways to help the RLCNEF.
The next Republican Liberty Caucus of Northeast Florida meeting will be Tuesday, February 2nd, at the offices of W.G. Pitts. The topic is “Living the Liberty Message.” You can find out more information at:
http://www.rlcnef.org/february-2nd-meeting-living-the-liberty-message/
We hope to see you there!
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Mon, Jan 11, 2010
Monthly Meetings, News