Office of Legislative Affairs
Contact Information
2737 Centerview Drive
Suite 310
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3100
Christopher Klaban, Legislative Affairs Director
Phone: (850) 717-2716
Fax: (850) 921-5907
Alexander Guzman, Deputy Legislative Affairs Director
Phone: (850) 717-2717
Fax: (850) 921-5907
Overview
The Department of Juvenile Justice Office of Legislative Affairs is responsible for advocating the agency’s issues with the Legislature and other elected stakeholders. Legislative Affairs seeks to promote awareness and share the vision of those involved in serving the at-risk youth of Florida. The goal is to increase visibility, improve communication and build stronger partnerships between the agency and its stakeholders, local communities, elected leaders at the federal, state and local levels, schools, law enforcement, the court system and service providers.
In addition, the Office of Legislative Affairs is responsible for preparing proposed bills and amendments, coordinating substantive legislative proposals and handling budget requests for the agency. Legislative Affairs works closely with legislative committees, assists with constituent issues, and tracks bills affecting the agency. Legislative Affairs also coordinates legislative presentations and prepares legislative updates for agency leadership, Juvenile Justice Circuit Boards and County Councils, and other interested parties.
Legislative Resources
Wrap-Up Reports
- 2023 Legislative Wrap-Up Report
- 2020 Legislative Wrap-Up Report
- 2019 Legislative Wrap-Up Report
- 2018 Legislative Wrap-Up Report
- 2017 Legislative Wrap-up Report
- 2016 Legislative Wrap-up Report
- 2015 Legislative Wrap-up Report
- 2014 Legislative Wrap-up Report
- 2013 Legislative Wrap-up Report
- 2012 Legislative Wrap-up Report
- 2011 Legislative Wrap-up Report
- 2010 Legislative Wrap-up Report
- 2009 Legislative Wrap-up Report
- 2008 Legislative Wrap-up Report
- 2007 Legislative Wrap-up Report
- 2006 Legislative Wrap-up Report
- 2005 Legislative Wrap-up Report