Just 30 seconds? Despite complex bills, Floridians are limited on public testimony in Legislature

[RandySF]

“This Florida government makes us students feel like you are our No. 1 bully–” a transgender Floridian started to say in front of more than a dozen Florida lawmakers Tuesday in opposition of a bill that would limit the use of certain pronouns in public schools.

But before the speaker could finish the thought, Rep. Kaylee Tuck, the chair, interrupted to say that the speaker’s 30 seconds to give public testimony was almost up. The Floridian was able to slip in just one more phrase: “Please vote no on the bill.”

The mere 30 second time limit for average residents to give public testimony in the Florida Legislature is becoming increasingly common as lawmakers take up highly debated legislation that may severely impact the lives of Floridians.

Many of the speakers have traveled several hours to reach the Capitol Building located in Tallahassee to voice their opposition or support of important bills.



https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/just-30-seconds-despite-complex-bills-floridians-are-limited-public-testimony-legislature

[Baitball Blogger]

1. This definitely stifles speech.

Someone should take this to court.

The Moms for Liberty are suing just to remove the warning they give the public before the hearing to ensure that people don't get violent. So, why aren't we suing for issues that we find troublesome?

[scarletlib]

2. The legislature doesn't want to hear from the citizens of Florida.

They have already decided to pass all of DeSantis’ bills. 30 seconds is bare minimum to say they allowed public to speak.

[Marcus IM]

3. Florida. Showing Cuba how freedom and liberty works.

I can't imagine Cubans in Cuba not wanting the liberty and freedom as exemplified by Florida's gerrymandered "democracy".

The USCG is now dealing with a surge of boats in the Gulfstream smuggling Cubans back to Cuba. Even with the Section 8 housing instant assistance available to Cuban immigrants living in Florida is unaffordable and stressful.