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ICYMI: Greg Evers to Serve on State Committee Created From Casey Anthony Trial

August 16, 2011

Following the recent verdict of the Casey Anthony trial, I received numerous emails and phone calls from constituents, expressing their concerns with our current laws not adequately protecting our children. Although the judicial system regularly fulfills its duties, I believe we should sit down and work through any inconsistencies that may be weakening our laws to ensure we are protecting our most vulnerable citizens to the best of our abilities.

I look forward to joining my fellow members of the Senate Select Committee on Protecting Florida's Children and reevaluating our child-welfare laws. I also look forward to devoting our first September meeting of our Senate Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice to discussing this very important issue.

Greg Evers To Serve On State Committee Created From Casey Anthony Trial
North Escambia
August 16, 2011

The North Escambia area’s state senator, Greg Evers, will serve on a new state committee that will look at child protection laws in Florida.

In a direct response to concerns raised by the Casey Anthony trial about the fate of children in the state, Senate President Mike Haridopolos announced the creation of a Select Committee on Protecting Florida’s Children to be chaired by Sen. Joe Negron, R-Stuart.

A Senate spokeswoman said the committee was being created because the president’s office heard from members of the Senate and “concerned Floridians” that the Senate should further examine whether changes in child protection laws are needed.

In addition to Negron, Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, appointed Sen. Arthenia Joyner, D-Tampa, vice chairwoman. The other members of the committee will be Sen. Greg Evers, R-Baker, Sen. Anitere Flores, R-Miami, and Sen. Chris Smith, D-Fort Lauderdale.

“This select committee will be charged with examining the various policy options that are available to further advance the protection of Florida’s children,” a statement from the president’s office said. “The Florida Senate will discuss these options as a legislative body, and then determine whether changes need to be made to current Florida law.”

God Bless,

Greg