The assignments of our local delegation were generally favorable. The most important committees for the University of West Florida are the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education, Senate Education, House Education Appropriations and House Colleges and Universities. Of these, we are ensured representation on all but Senate Education. After committee assignments were determined, committee meetings were held. The purpose of these initial committee meetings was to introduce members to one another and hear interim project reports and updates.
Interim projects are assignments given to legislative staff between legislative sessions.
During the week, the State University System Lobbyists also met to discuss the SUS 1999 Legislative Recommendations. These recommendations relate to non-fiscal matters. The subject areas include the Florida Institute of Phosphate Research, Industrial Partnership Professorships, Engineering Certification, Purchase of Facilities and Issuance of Bonds by University Direct Support Organizations, Authority to Advertise on the Florida Communities Network, Continuing Contracts for Architects and Engineers, and Credit Card Usage. The full description of each project can be found on the OGR Downloads . You will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to download the document.