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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.
SPAC Capitol Day
Tuesday, February 16th at 7:30 p.m. for Dinner with Junior Leagues Florida at Shula's
Wednesday, February 17th at the Capitol
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Visit Sen. Al Lawson (228 Senate Office Building)
2:15 - 2:30 p.m. - Visit Rep. Marti Coley (319 Capitol)
2:30 - 2:45 p.m. - Visit Sen. Charlie Dean (311 Senate Office Building)
4:30 - 4:45 p.m. - Visit Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda (1001 Capitol)
JLT Pride Buttons are in! Stop by the JLT House and pick one up or email Wendy at
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or call Rebecca at (850) 591-9530. Please let us know if you are interested in participating in Capitol Day 2010.
2010 SPAC 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 217 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
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