March UPDATE

By State Rep. Christine Hunschofsky

March is typically a month that many families take advantage of that weeklong Spring Break. It is the month when we move our clocks ahead and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Mardi Gras, and March Madness. For me, as your State Representative, this March signifies the start of the 2023 Legislative Session. The 60-day period begins on March 7th and is scheduled to end on May 5th.

During session, each State Representative is given seven bill slots to file legislation. Unfortunately, this limitation prohibits me from taking all your great ideas up to Tallahassee. Session is also a busy time as I am constantly monitoring bills as they move through the legislative process, scheduling appointments, and advocating for the needs of my constituents by voting bills up or down.

Currently, I have filed the following bills:

HB 33/35 Psychology Inter-jurisdictional Compact - which would make Florida a compact state and allow psychologists in our State to also treat their patients in a compact state. This will provide a continuum of care for our residents who are students, snowbirds, or spend time in another compact state.

HB 111, Public Financing of Potentially At-Risk Structures and Infrastructure requires a sea level impact study on any infrastructure built in flood-prone areas with public dollars.

HB 165 legalizes fentanyl test strips to add this as a legal harm reduction tool

HB 199, Conflicting Employment or Contractual Relationships for Public Officers or Employees, closes a loophole and prevents special district officers or employees from doing business with their district.

HB 521, Time Limitation for Prosecution of Certain Sexual Offenses, allows reporting not just to law enforcement but also to certain licensed medical professionals within 21 days.

You can review all filed legislation, backup documentation, and committee schedules at myfloridahouse.gov. In the meantime, I will continue to advocate for the priorities that are important to you. Thank you to everyone who filled out our pre-session survey and who contacted my office on legislation. Please continue to share your thoughts with us. I appreciate your input!

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve you in the Florida House. My office is here to help wherever we can, so please reach out at 954-956-5600 or HD095@myfloridahouse.gov with any questions or concerns you may have. Our office will have upcoming town halls and updates on the legislative session. You can email us at HD095@myfloridahouse.gov to be added to our email list for newsletters and other updates.

▸ You can follow my updates on social media on Facebook at @RepChristineHunschofsky and on Twitter at @chunschofsky.

As always, I look forward to hearing from you!

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Coral Springs Commission March Message

Coral Springs business owners, residents, and community leaders are soaring toward a smooth spring, blooming with family-friendly happenings, and special events.

March is Women’s History Month, a time to highlight the accomplishments of leading ladies in our community. Coral Springs is proud to position women for lifelong success and personal fulfillment. Follow along on the city’s social media channels to meet some of the marvelous women in our community. Spring Break is here! Residents can make a splash at Cypress Water Park which will be open through spring break week. Located on Coral Springs Drive across from Cypress Park, the water park features a unique clover-shaped pool, a splash pad, a water playground, and a twisting water slide. Residents can visit the park from Saturday, March 18 to Sunday, March 26 with daily hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A full list of city parks details and hours can be found at CoralSprings.gov/parks.

As the year “marches” on, this month will feature a variety of family-friendly events and activities. Worldfest celebrates the diversity of our community with ethnic foods, cultural performances, and art activities for kids. The event will be held on Saturday, March 4 at City Hall. Families can have a blast with free ice skating, games, and more at Game Night at the Den on Wednesday, March 22 at 6 p.m. at Panthers Ice Den. Admission is free.

The popular Hoppin’ Into Springs egg hunt bounces back into the city on Saturday, April 1 for ages 3 to 8. This event is for Coral Springs residents only and pre-registration is required. Learn more at CoralSprings.gov/events.

The city will welcome back the 17th Annual Festival of the Arts, held at The Walk at University Drive. The event will feature a professional, juried art show with hundreds of fine artisans and crafters and will take place on Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Finally, Coral Springs is pleased to, once again, support the Lisa Boccard 5K/12K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 25. The first race will start at 7 a.m. and takes place along Sportsplex Drive. Lisa Boccard was an inspirational figure in our community who lost her battle to breast cancer. More information can be found at CoralSprings.gov/RunforHope.

The next Commission meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, March 1 and Wednesday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are aired on CityTV, Blue Stream Channels 25, 25.7, 725 and on AT&T U-Verse channel 99. Meetings are also live streamed at CoralSprings.gov/CityTV.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with any of your City Officials, please call 954-344-5911. Make sure to follow Coral Springs on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Mayor Scott Brook @CSCommissioner1, Vice Mayor Shawn Cerra @CSCommissioner2, Commissioner Nancy Metayer Bowen @CSCommissioner3, Commissioner Joshua Simmons @CSCommissioner4, and Commissioner Joy Carter @CSCommissioner5.