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There’s still time to call on the Florida Legislatur­e to take action in response to the Parkland school shooting. So far lawmakers are focused on helping make schools safer, but are refusing to ban the assault weapons that make mass killings so easy. Early next week, the House and Senate are expected to vote on their proposals to boost spending on school safety measures and mental health programs. They plan to raise the age limit to buy all guns to 21 and require three-day waiting periods for all rifles, too, not just handguns. They also may allow teachers to carry firearms. Gov. Rick Scott has backed those proposals, except for arming teachers. It’s not too late for lawmakers to listen to Parkland survivors and ban assault weapons like the AR-15-style rifle used to kill 17 students and teachers. The session ends March 9. Don’t let lawmakers go home without hearing from you. FLORIDA GOVERNOR Gov. Rick Scott (850) 488-7146 rick.scott@eog.myflorida.com Office of the Governor The Capitol 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahasse­e, FL 32399-0001 FLORIDA SENATE LEADERSHIP/CHAIRS

Sen. Joe Negron, president (850) 487-5025 negron.joe.web@flsenate.gov 305 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahasse­e, FL 32399-1100

Anitere Flores, president pro tempore (850) 487-5039 flores.anitere.web@flsenate.gov 404 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahasse­e, FL 32399-1100

Wilton Simpson, majority leader (850) 487-5010 simpson.wilton.web@flsenate.gov 330 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahasse­e, FL 32399-1100

Oscar Braynon, minority leader (850) 487-5035 braynon.oscar.web@flsenate.gov 200 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahasse­e, FL 32399-1100

Kelli Stargel, deputy majority leader (850) 487-5022 stargel.kelli.web@flsenate.gov 322 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahasse­e, FL 32399-1100

Lauren Book, minority leader pro tempore (850) 487-5032 book.lauren.web@flsenate.gov 202 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahasse­e, FL 32399-1100

Bill Galvano, next Senate president (850) 487-5021 galvano.bill.web@flsenate.gov 420 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahasse­e, FL 32399-1100 FLORIDA HOUSE LEADERSHIP/CHAIRS

Richard Corcoran, speaker (850) 717-5000 richard.corcoran@myfloridah­ouse.gov 420 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahasse­e, FL 32399-1300

Jeanette Nunez, speaker pro tempore (850) 717-5119 jeanette.nunez@myfloridah­ouse.gov 418 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahasse­e, FL 32399-1300

Ray Rodrigues, majority leader (850) 717-5076 ray.rodrigues@myfloridah­ouse.gov 322 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahasse­e, FL 32399-1300

Janet Cruz, Democratic leader (850) 717-5062 janet.cruz@myfloridah­ouse.gov 316 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahasse­e, FL 32399-1300

Bobby DuBose, Democratic leader pro-tempore (850) 717-5094 bobby. dubose@myfloridah­ouse.gov 212 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahasse­e, FL 32399-1300

Jose Olivia, next speaker (850) 717-5110 jose.oliva@myfloridah­ouse.gov 422 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahasse­e, FL 32399-1300

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