Florida Proposed State Legislation
Dear Residents,
We have created this special section on our web page to focus your attention on an extremely critical issue
affecting the public safety of residents and visitors of Florida. Florida, like many states, is experiencing
a challenging economy and a drastic reduction in revenues to fund the operations of our State Government.
My
concern is that reducing the budget of the Florida Department of Corrections (State Prisons) will result in
new laws and programs to release violent criminals early from State prisons. If that is allowed to occur,
you, your family members, and neighbors will see increased violent crimes in your neighborhoods, homes, and
businesses.
Past history in Florida has shown early release of violent criminals to be a real threat. We
have to be vigilant during the upcoming Florida Legislative session as new proposed laws and programs may have
a variety of innocent sounding titles so as to not alarm residents, or to appeal to your emotions dealing with
youthful criminals and elderly inmates. I will personally oppose any such proposed new laws that will increase
violent crime, and want to be sure our citizens are fully informed
of the risks.
I encourage you to also become a part of this effort, and urge you to monitor and act on the
information we display in this section of our web page.
It is an honor to serve as your Sheriff, and to lead the dedicated men and women of your Sheriff's Office.
Sincerely,
Sheriff J. Harrell Reid
How You Can Help
Please contact you representatives below:
 Contact Representative Leonard Bembry Click Here for Contact Details |
 Contact Senator Charlie Dean Click Here for Contact Details |
Florida House and Senate Bills of Concern
* 2010 Florida House Bill
1515 Elderly Inmates
Sponsored by Rep. James Bush III
* 2010 Florida House Bill 23 Parole for Adolescent
Offenders
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Weinstein and
Rep. Dwight Bullard
* 2010 Florida Senate Bill 184 Parole for Adolescent
Offenders
Sponsored by Senator Arthenia Joyner
* 2010 Florida Senate Bill 484-Elderly Inmates
Sponsored by Senator Chris Smith