Jim Rosica
“University” for House members starts next week, but don’t worry about drop/add period or credit loads.
The Florida House of Representatives on Friday released a calendar for next Tuesday and Wednesday’s “Legislator University,” Speaker Richard Corcoran’s initiative to train new lawmakers on the fine points of policymaking.
“We want to give you the maximum freedom to explore the topics that interest you the most,” he said in a memo. “We hope that you will fully embrace these learning opportunities.”
Just like college, that are electives and required courses. The printed calendar is here, but here’s the rundown:
Tuesday, Dec. 6
9 a.m.
GS 101 Civility and Professional Conduct in the Legislative Process [mandatory session]
10:15 a.m.
Select One:
GS 201 Mechanics of the State Budget
GS 202 The Rules of the Florida House of Representatives
GS 303 What Do the Rules Changes Mean for Me?
11:30 a.m.
Select One:
DS 101 Exploring Florida’s Medicaid Program
DS 104 An Overview of School Accountability
DS 203 Recent Issues Related to Gaming
DS 306 Office Accounts for Members
12:30 p.m.
Select One:
GS 203/204 Balancing Family, Work, District, and Tallahassee Obligations
GS 205 Tricks and Traps of Moving Your Member Bills
GS 206 Things I Wished Someone Told Me 6 Years Ago
1:30 p.m.
Select One:
DS 102 Exploring Florida’s Higher Education System
DS 106 An Overview of the Child Welfare System
DS 202 Recent Issues Related to Workers Compensation
DS 305 Filing an Appropriations Project Bill for Members
2:30 p.m.
GS 102 Respect in the Workplace [Mandatory session]
3:30 p.m.
Select One:
GS 301 Advanced Budgeting for Members
GS 302 Advanced Rules for Members
DS 303 Bill Drafting for Members
4:45 p.m.
Select One:
DS 102 Exploring Florida’s Higher Education System
DS 105 An Overview of Florida’s Retirement System
DS 201 Recent Issues Related to the Death Penalty
DS 204 Recent Issues Related to the Environment and Pollution Control
DS 301 Senate Rules for House Members
Wednesday, Dec. 7
9:00 a.m.
Select One:
GS 201 Mechanics of the State Budget
GS 202 The Rules of the Florida House of Representatives
DS 302 Estimating Conferences for House Members
10:15 a.m.
Select One:
DS 101 Exploring Florida’s Medicaid Program
DS 104 An Overview of School Accountability
DS 203 Recent Issues Related to Gaming
DS 304 LEAGIS (the House’s bill filing system) for Members
11:15 a.m.
Select One:
DS 103 Exploring Florida’s Judicial Branch
DS 105 An Overview of Florida’s Retirement System
DS 202 Recent Issues Related to Workers Compensation
DS 305 Filing an Appropriations Project Bill for Members
12:15 p.m.
Select One:
GS 203/204 Balancing Family, Work, District, and Tallahassee Obligations
GS 205 Tricks and Traps of Moving Your Member Bills
GS 206 Things I Wished Someone Told Me 6 Years Ago
1:15 p.m.
GS 102 Ethics in the Legislature [Mandatory session]
2:45 p.m.
Select One:
GS 301 Advanced Budgeting for Members
GS 302 Advanced Rules for Members
