ACTION ITEM: AMERICAN LAWS FOR AMERICAN COURTS!

SENATORS ON SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE MUST
HEAR THE STRONG SUPPORT FOR
AMERICAN LAWS FOR AMERICAN COURTS!

Senator Alan Hays recently introduced SB386, the Florida Senate’s American Laws for American Courts (ALAC) bill.

SB386 is common-sense legislation that protects Floridians’ individual, fundamental constitutional rights from foreign laws or legal doctrines where the application of those laws/doctrines would violate those constitutional rights. No particular foreign law is singled out. The proposal applies to them all.

It’s that simple.

At this stage, it is up to the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee whether SB386 progresses to the floor of the Senate. We need to be sure that the members of the Committee understand the strong level of support across Florida for this bill!

Contact by you, a constituent, will be the best chance to see that this important bill passes in the Senate Judiciary Committee and ultimately becomes law. It just takes a moment of your time, but when your actions are joined together with the actions of thousands of other voters in Florida, it makes quite a roar.

*** Important and Time Sensitive Action Item ***

Today, we need you to call and e-mail all members of the Senate Judiciary Committee (and pass this request on to everyone you know!). You can email each Senator by following the link to his or her legislative web site below:

Sen. Tom Lee:

https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/S24
(850) 487-5024

Senator Darren Soto:

https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/S14
(850) 487-5014

Senator Rob Bradley

https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/S7
(850) 487-5007

Senator Andy Gardiner

https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/S13
(850) 487-5013

Senator Arthenia L. Joyner

https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/S19
(850) 487-5019

Senator Jack Latvala

https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/S20
(850) 487-5020

Senator Garrett Richter

https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/S23
(850) 487-5023

Senator Jeremy Ring

https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/S29
(850) 487-5029

Senator John Thrasher

https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/S6
(850) 487-5006

Please respectfully relay the following sentiments in your own words in a phone call and e-mail:
Dear Senator,

I urge you to support SB386, the Florida Senate’s American Laws for American Courts bill. This important piece of legislation was introduced by Senator Alan Hays and has already passed in Tennessee, Louisiana, Arizona, Kansas, Oklahoma, Alabama and North Carolina.

Further, I ask that you do what you can to move this bill through the legislative process and to the Senate floor for a vote.

SB386 is tremendously important to all Florida citizens, as it protects their constitutional rights from the incursion of foreign laws and foreign legal doctrines, if those laws infringe upon their state or federal fundamental constitutional rights.

No individual foreign law is singled out.

We must maintain the authority of the Florida and U.S. Constitutions.

As a resident of Florida and as a voter, this bill is of the utmost importance to me!

Thank you again for your leadership on this vital matter.

Sincerely,

(Your name and city)

Thank you for your help in seeing this bill pass in Florida, so that your state can join the others that now have ALAC laws on the books!
REMEMBER, YOUR VOICE COUNTS!
IF EACH OF US DOES JUST A LITTLE, TOGETHER WE CAN
ACCOMPLISH A LOT!

This information was received from ACT for AMERICA

Thank you for your continued support..

God Bless You and May God Bless Our America

Leanne

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Comment by Leanne King on March 25, 2014 at 5:39pm

UPDATE  3/25

Florida Senate Judiciary Committee votes 6 to 3 in favor of approving American Laws for American Courts bill which would prohibit Sharia and other foreign laws.  

The Florida Senate Judiciary Committee approved American Laws for American Courts legislation which would prohibit Sharia and other foreign laws during the committee's March 25, 2014 meeting. 

The committee voted 6 to 3 in favor of SB 386 titled Application of Foreign Law in Certain Cases during their Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9:00 am - 11 am meeting: 

Chair:
   
Senator Tom Lee (R)                    YES
Vice Chair:
   
Senator Darren Soto (D)               NO
 
   
Senator Rob Bradley (R)             YES
   
Senator Andy Gardiner (R)         YES
   
Senator Arthenia L. Joyner (D)    NO
   
Senator Jack Latvala (R)             YES
   
Senator Garrett Richter (R)         YES
     Senator Jeremy Ring (D)               NO

   
Senator John Thrasher (R)          YES

To view the video of the meeting click here.  The official committee vote history was not available at the time this article was prepared.  However, when it is available it will be posted here.

Florida Family Association sent out email alerts on Saturday, March 22, 2014 and Sunday, March 23, 2014 regarding the committee hearing.

This legislation, commonly known as “American Laws for American Courts”, would prohibit Florida courts from considering certain provisions of foreign laws, including Islamic Sharia law, if such provisions are inconsistent with the Florida and United States of America Constitutions.

If Florida courts accept provisions of Islamic Sharia law or other foreign laws or legal codes which are inconsistent with American laws it will undermine public policies enacted by our representative form of government and change our value system.

Application of Foreign Law in Certain Cases: Defines "foreign law, legal code, or system"; specifies public policy on application of foreign law, legal code, or system in proceedings relating to dissolution of marriage, support, time-sharing, UCCJEA, & UIFSA; provides that certain decisions rendered under such laws, codes, or systems are void; provides that certain contracts & contract provisions are void; provides for construction of waiver by natural person of person's fundamental liberties, rights, & privileges guaranteed by state or federal constitutions; provides that claims of forum non conveniens or related claims must be denied; provides that act doesn't require or authorize court to adjudicate, or prohibit any religious organization from adjudicating, ecclesiastical matters in violation of specified constitutional provisions or to conflict with any federal treaty or other international agreement to which U.S. is party to specified extent.  Full text of SB 386.

The next Senate committee to review SB 386 is the Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability.  The Florida House companion bill HB 903 was approved by the Florida House Civil Justice Subcommittee on March 18, 2014.  HB 903 is waiting to be scheduled in the House Judiciary Committee.  Florida Family Association will send out email alerts as soon as this legislation is scheduled by another committee in either chambers.

Floridafamily.org
 
      Email:  ffa@floridafamily.org

Comment by Kate Svagdis on March 19, 2014 at 12:58pm

just called Clelland's office. Said 903 has to do with family law and foreign divorce and marriages being honored in FL. Hmmm not sure if that's true. She bill written in legalese is actually the reverse of what the bill reads. ???????

Comment by Kate Svagdis on March 19, 2014 at 12:37pm

email mary.cowart@myfloridahouse.gov and ask WHY Rep Cynthia  Stafford voted 'no' and why she violated her sworn oath?

Comment by Kate Svagdis on March 19, 2014 at 12:33pm

We need to oust the 4 no votes. They are insane. They swore an oath to support the Constitution yet want to violate it.

Comment by Leanne King on March 19, 2014 at 12:18pm

WE ARE NOT DONE..BUT ONE BATTLE WON..

Comment by Leanne King on March 19, 2014 at 12:18pm

WELL DONE PATRIOTS!!!

Comment by Leanne King on March 19, 2014 at 12:17pm

Update:  3/19

Florida House Civil Justice Subcommittee votes 8 to 4 in favor of approving America Laws for American Courts bill which would prohibit Sharia and other foreign laws.  

The Florida House Civil Justice Subcommittee approved America Laws for American Courts legislation which would prohibit Sharia and other foreign laws during the committee's March 19, 2014 meeting. 

The subcommittee voted 8 to 4 in favor of HB 903 titled Application of Foreign Law in Certain Cases during their Wednesday, March 18, 2014 at 9:00 am - 12 pm meeting: 

  Chair
    
Metz, Larry [R]                           Yes
  Vice Chair
     Hager, Bill [R]                              Absent
  Democratic Ranking Member
    
Stafford, Cynthia A. [D]                No

Clelland, Michael Philip "Mike" [D]          No
Davis, Daniel [R]                                Yes
Goodson, Tom [R]                              Yes
Hill, Walter Bryan "Mike" [R]                  Yes
Passidomo, Kathleen C. [R]                  Yes

Rodríguez, José Javier [D]                    No
Spano, Ross [R]                                 Yes
Stone, Charlie [R]                               Yes

Waldman, James W. "Jim" [D]                 No
Young, Dana D. [R]                              Yes

The official committee vote is posted here.

Florida Family Association sent out email alerts on Sunday, March 16, 2013 and Monday, March 17, 2013 regarding the subcommittee hearing.

This legislation, commonly known as “American Laws for American Courts”, would prohibit Florida courts from considering certain provisions of foreign laws, including Islamic Sharia law, if such provisions are inconsistent with the Florida and United States of America Constitutions.

If Florida courts accept provisions of Islamic Sharia law or other foreign laws or legal codes which are inconsistent with American laws it will undermine public policies enacted by our representative form of government and change our value system.

Application of Foreign Law in Certain Cases: Defines "foreign law, legal code, or system"; specifies public policy on application of foreign law, legal code, or system in proceedings relating to dissolution of marriage, support, time-sharing, UCCJEA, & UIFSA; provides that certain decisions rendered under such laws, codes, or systems are void; provides that certain contracts & contract provisions are void; provides for construction of waiver by natural person of person's fundamental liberties, rights, & privileges guaranteed by state or federal constitutions; provides that claims of forum non conveniens or related claims must be denied; provides that act doesn't require or authorize court to adjudicate, or prohibit any religious organization from adjudicating, ecclesiastical matters in violation of specified constitutional provisions or to conflict with any federal treaty or other international agreement to which U.S. is party to specified extent.  Full text of HB 903. 

The House Judiciary Committee is the next committee with the assigned role of hearing HB 903 - Application of Foreign Law in Certain Cases.  The Senate companion SB 386 has not been scheduled for hearing yet.  Florida Family Association will send out an email alert as soon as this legislation is scheduled by another committee in either chambers

Comment by Kate Svagdis on March 17, 2014 at 4:47pm

Called I can not believe Sen jeremy Ring's office asked me why I support the FL Constituion and US Constitution and why I think foreign law is wrong.We have to vote him OUT of office. I am seeing RED I am so mad! Also, Joyner and Latvala seemed disinterested in constituent input

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