Welcome to SPAC

The Junior Leagues of Florida State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC) has been the advocacy arm for the 24 Junior Leagues of Florida for the past 40 years.

The Junior Leagues of Florida have influenced many political policies over the years, including bicyle helmets for children under 16, the Environmental Growth Management Act of 1995, the '911' Emergency Medical System, child abuse, domestic violence, juvenile justice and education.

Each year SPAC monitors the state legislative process and addresses issues of importance to its Junior League members.  Each SPAC member sends delegates to attend meetings and conferences throughout the year to research and debate issues that the particular Junior League views as important.

2010 SPAC Capitol Day

Capitol Day was a huge success this year.  JLT members attended a breakfast, SPAC Board Meeting and luncheon with Sen. John Thrasher (R-Jacksonville).  In the afternoon, JLT members met with Rep. Marti Coley (R-Marianna), Sen. Charlie Dean (R-Inverness) and Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda (D-Tallahassee) to encourage their support of SPAC's legislative priorities.

Thank you to the JLT members who participated in SPAC Capitol Day events!

2010 SPAC Legislative Priorities

Please click on the following link for an update on SPAC's Legislative Priorities.

Priority #1:  Foster Care
- Remain in care beyond the age of 18
- Access to health care records
- Increase funding

Priority #2:  Girls' Advocacy Project (GAP)
- Continue funding and increase funding for current programs

Priority #3:  Booster Seat Restraints (tied with childhood obesity)
- Child appropriate restaint requirements for children 4 to 7 years of age who are passengers in motor vehicles
- Support SB 316 by Sen. Thad Altman (R-Melbourne) and HB 387 by Rep. Rich Glorioso (R-Plant City)

Priority #4:  Childhood Obesity (tied with booster seat restraints)
- Increase physical activity for school children
- Provide healthy breakfast and lunch options in schools

Priority #5:  Human Trafficking
- Increase training for law enforcement
- Increase awareness for victims rights and/or prevention

Priority #6:  Cybercrimes
- Require educational training for school children (now voluntary)
- Tougher penalties for cyber predators

Priority #7:  Guardian Ad Litem Program (GAL)
- Preserve and restore funding for the (GAL) Program

Helpful Links

Florida Legislature Website:  www.leg.state.fl.us
SPAC Website:  www.jlflspac.org
Governor's Website:  www.flgov.com
Florida Secretary of State Website:  www.dos.state.fl.us