2017 Regular Voting Session of the Records Legislature

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AIF Voting Records • 2017 1 Dear Employer:

It is my pleasure to provide you with this tabulation of the voting conduct of each member of the during the 2017 Regular Session. Voting Records reports on the votes made by every legislator on bills that were advocated, promoted or opposed by Associated Industries of Florida (AIF). By reporting on 5,668 votes cast by legislators on 59 bills, this publication embodies the most exhaustive and complete record of the Tom C. Feeney President & Legislature’s approach to the concerns of Florida’s employers. Chief Executive Officer We go to great lengths to ensure that legislators are aware of AIF’s positions on issues of great importance to the business community. Every year before the session begins, we produce AIF’s Session Priorities, which explains why we support or oppose key issues. In addition, during the session we provide each legislator with a Daily Brief on the activities of that day, highlighting bills of interest to business and our positions on those issues. Our greatest asset, however, is our experienced and accomplished legislative team, which has compiled a record of success second to none.

For 42 years AIF has published Voting Records yet, these records only tell part of the story. AIF also helps its member companies detect what bills and amendments are filed and by whom, and who is taking part in behind-the-scene efforts and debates on behalf of the busi- ness community. These intangible forms of support through non-voting actions are also of vital importance and merit recognition. AIF instituted the “Champions for Business” award in 2003 to acknowledge lawmakers who provide leadership on key legislation. A “Champion for Business” is a legislator who takes risks for his or her belief in the free-enterprise system, who defies the status quo when it is harmful to our state’s competitive climate and who faces down the opponents to the growing prosperity of Florida’s citizens. The Governor and six legislators (see page 25) honored this year are the epitome of a “Champion for Business.” Published by Associated Industries of Florida © 2017. All rights reserved. 516 North Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 850.224.7173 Tom C. Feeney E-mail: [email protected] AIF.com President & Chief Executive Officer

2 AIF Voting Records • 2017 Unresolved Issues Remain on Workers’ Compensation By Brewster Bevis

uring the 2017 Regular Session The main goals of AIF’s Florida which capped attorney fees at $180 an we saw a myriad of issues facing Workers’ Compensation Strategic Task hour, among other changes. This was the Florida businesses, both positive Force are to make recommendations to best option offered to address the workers’ Dand detrimental, make their way through the Legislature to provide for immediate compensation system in Florida in its the Legislature. Unfortunately, one of relief of the pressure on increasing efforts to stabilize the increasing costs to the biggest issues facing employers in insurance rates, while simultaneously Florida employers. our state didn’t make it across the finish pursuing optimal policies that will While both HB 7085 and SB 1582 line. That issue is the massive increase protect injured workers and assess the failed to pass, AIF scored a big win with already seen in workers’ compensation insurmountable attorney fees issue. a workers’ compensation privacy bill that insurance rates here in Florida. Associated After months of traveling the state we asked to be introduced in the Florida Industries of Florida (AIF) views rate and holding meetings to discuss legislature. HB 1107 & SB 1008, Relating increases as a threat to Florida’s continued the current state of Florida’s workers’ to Public Records/Workers’ Compensation economic growth and warns that the compensation system, the Task Force by Representative (R-Bartow) financial impact of increased litigation and announced in February of 2017 that the and Senator (R-Gainesville), attorney fees will quickly tarnish the state’s business community had come together exempts private and personal identifying successful business climate. on a solution for workers’ compensation information of an injured worker or The ruling by the Florida Supreme in the Sunshine State. The crux of this deceased employee from public record. Court in 2016 on the Castellanos v. proposal would move Florida to a claimant Currently this information is open to the Next Door Company case mandated an determined fee model, which is in line public and, often, injured workers are unconstitutional attorney fee schedule with 32 other states. In this model, the inundated with outreach from attorneys that invalidates cost-saving attorney fee claimant would work with their attorney encouraging them to sue their employer. caps under the workers’ compensation on a fee that is mutually agreeable to both First and foremost, this bill protects the law, which resulted in a significant blow to parties. The claimant would then pay that private information of employees who Florida’s employers. This decision triggered fee, as determined by their contract, with have been injured on the jobsite. We also a substantial rate increase of 14.5 percent their attorney of choice. believe it will achieve added benefit of for which employers had not prepared or Under this proposal: cutting down on unnecessary workers’ budgeted. • Employees are free to retain their compensation litigation, thus reducing the These increases make it more difficult own attorneys; workers’ compensation rates in the state. for Florida businesses to operate and make • The Workers’ Compensation Act will HB 1107 was submitted to Governor Scott Florida a less attractive place for businesses remain intact, expediting resolution for his signature on June 14. to relocate. According to a 2016 Oregon of outstanding cases/issues to avoid AIF has been the lead advocate for study (highlighted by NCCI), since the a costly and prolonged litigation setting our state’s workers’ compensation December 2016 14.5 percent rate increase process; system straight again by ensuring Florida’s went into effect, Florida has jumped 10 • Injured workers will be attended injured workers can get the care they need states and is ranked 23 out of 51 states in to by the appropriate medical at reasonable rates to Florida employers. terms of workers’ compensation rates, with providers quicker based on We remain hopeful that our state’s leaders the primary cost driver being the Florida mandatory state oversight; will look toward these commonsense Supreme Court’s decision on attorney fees. • Unnecessary litigation will be reforms in the near future which, if In July 2016, prior to the rate increase, avoided; and implemented, would allow Florida’s injured AIF announced the formation of ‘Florida • Personal information of injured workers to get healthier, not attorneys to Workers’ Compensation Strategic Task workers would not be publicized. get wealthier. Force’ which consists of representatives While the House and Senate had from small and large Florida businesses, two bills (HB 7085 & SB 1582) that Brewster Bevis is Senior VP –State and domestic and national insurance carriers, took different approaches to solving the Federal Affairs for Associated Industries as well as health care providers and injured workers’ compensation crisis here in our of Florida and may be reached at workers. state, AIF supported the House legislation, [email protected].

AIF Voting Records • 2017 3 2017 Florida Legislature by the Numbers

nowing how individual legislators cast their votes is Legislature by Party K % extremely important when evaluating 100 their stand on the issues facing our members. However, it is also important 80% to look at the other areas of the data to find clues on how different segments % 60% % 80 of the Florida Legislature are casting 72 their votes. For instance, which party in which chamber tends to support 40% business issues more than the other? How do the current voting records 20% compare to those from past years? This section will break down different segments of the votes and provide some interesting snapshots of what the mood DEM REP of the Florida Legislature is on business issues.

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4 AIF Voting Records • 2017 Legislature Voting Records — Past Ten Years

2007 90% 2008 88% 2009 80% 2010 82% 2011 82% 2012 88% 2013 90% 2014 89% 2015 88% 2016 92% 2017 77%

Party Voting Records — Past Ten Years

85% 2007 93% 85% 2008 90% 65% 2009 88% 62% 2010 94% DEMS 49% 2011 97% 70% 2012 96% REPS 78% 2013 97% 82% 2014 92% 76% 2015 94% 86% 2016 95% 72% 2017 80%

Chamber Voting Records — Past Ten Years

92% 2007 85% 90% 2008 81% 80% 2009 79% 82% 2010 85% House 81% 2011 85% 89% 2012 85% Senate 89% 2013 92% 89% 2014 86% 86% 2015 94% 94% 2016 86% 78% 2017 74%

AIF Voting Records • 2017 5 By % Rank 2017 % w/AIF Name/Party For Against 89% Artiles (R) * 8 1 Florida 84% Perry (R) 21 4 82% Broxson (R) 18 4 Legislature 82% Grimsley (R) 27 6 82% Simmons (R) 28 6 80% Bean (R) 24 6 VOTING 80% Brandes (R) 33 8 80% Lee (R) 28 7 RECORDS 80% Steube (R) 24 6 79% Baxley (R) 22 6 On Key Business Issues 79% Mayfield (R) 26 7 78% Galvano (R) 32 9 Voting Records is 78% Simpson (R) 31 9 77% Gibson (D) 27 8 compiled using actual 77% Stargel (R) 27 8 votes cast as reported 77% Young (R) 23 7 in official state records. 76% Rouson (D) 22 7 75% Negron (R) 12 4 Each vote cast is 75% Stewart (D) 24 8 measured equally, 74% Clemens (D) 17 6 with no added points 73% Campbell (D) 19 7 73% Gainer (R) 30 11 to certain bills. 73% Latvala (R) 27 10 73% Montford (D) 35 13 Visit AIF.com for more 72% Passidomo (R) 18 7 information on Voting Records 72% Torres (D) 13 5 and the 2017 Session. 71% Benacquisto (R) 29 12 71% Bradley (R) 32 13 71% Garcia (R) 20 8 71% Powell (D) 25 10 71% Rodriguez (D) 20 8 70% Rader (D) 16 7 69% Bracy (D) 24 11 68% Flores (R) 32 15 68% Hutson (R) 21 10 68% Thurston (D) 27 13 Note: Sen. Dorothy Hukill has no recorded 67% Braynon (D) 31 15 votes as she was excused. 64% Book (D) 30 17 *Sen. Artiles resigned from the Senate on 4/21/17. 64% Farmer (D) 21 12

Total Senate Votes with AIF/Business = 74%

6 AIF Voting Records • 2017 By % Rank HOUSE O F REPRESENTATIVES % w/AIF Name/Party For Against % w/AIF Name/Party For Against % w/AIF Name/Party For Against 91% Burton (R) 31 3 81% Diamond (D) 22 5 76% Cummings (R) 26 8 91% Raschein (R) 31 3 81% Fischer (R) 25 6 76% Daniels (D) 25 8 90% Fant (R) 35 4 81% Jones (D) 29 7 76% Fine (R) 29 9 89% Latvala (R) 31 4 81% Metz (R) 25 6 76% Ingoglia (R) 38 12 88% Eisnaugle (R) 36 5 81% Raulerson (R) 21 5 76% Moraitis (R) 29 9 88% Stone (R) 35 5 81% Sullivan (R) 26 6 76% Renner (R) 31 10 87% Harrell (R) 26 4 80% Avila (R) 35 9 76% Rodrigues (R) 26 8 87% Peters (R) 41 6 80% Caldwell (R) 28 7 76% Sprowls (R) 25 8 86% Cortes, B. (R) 32 5 80% Combee (R) 28 7 76% Trumbull (R) 29 9 86% Drake (R) 32 5 80% La Rosa (R) 40 10 76% Williams (D) 22 7 86% Hahnfeldt (R) 31 5 80% Massullo (R) 28 7 75% DuBose (D) 30 10 86% Raburn (R) 30 5 80% Mercado (D) 24 6 75% Fitzenhagen (R) 24 8 85% Hager (R) 35 6 80% Rommel (R) 28 7 75% Nuñez (R) 24 8 85% Ingram (R) 28 5 80% Silvers (D) 32 8 74% Toledo (R) 35 12 85% Miller, M. (R) 39 7 80% Watson, C. (D) 24 6 73% Antone (D) 29 11 85% Ponder (R) 28 5 79% Alexander (D) 30 8 73% Cortes, J. (D) 27 10 85% Williamson (R) 29 5 79% Asencio (D) 26 7 73% Edwards (D) 30 11 84% Leek (R) 26 5 79% Boyd (R) 33 9 73% Smith (D) 24 9 84% Mariano (R) 31 6 79% Grall (R) 26 7 73% Stark (D) 36 13 84% Payne (R) 36 7 79% Grant, M. (R) 30 8 72% Gonzalez (R) 26 10 84% Plakon (R) 26 5 79% Killebrew (R) 34 9 71% Jacobs (D) 24 10 84% Plasencia (R) 27 5 79% Magar (R) 27 7 71% Richardson (D) 22 9 84% Roth (R) 36 7 79% Trujillo (R) 22 6 70% Baez (D) 21 9 83% Ahern (R) 34 7 79% Yarborough (R) 27 7 70% Byrd (R) 23 10 83% Brown (D) 29 6 78% Abruzzo (D) 25 7 70% Slosberg (D) 21 9 83% Corcoran (R) 24 5 78% Altman (R) 25 7 69% Henry (D) 25 11 83% Donalds (R) 30 6 78% Beshears (R) 40 11 68% Cruz (D) 21 10 83% Goodson (R) 33 7 78% Bileca (R) 28 8 68% Duran (D) 30 14 83% Gruters (R) 38 8 78% Diaz, M. (R) 29 8 68% Russell (D) 26 12 83% McClain (R) 25 5 78% Grant, J. (R) 31 9 68% Watson, B. (D) 26 12 83% Newton (D) 30 6 77% Burgess (R) 36 11 67% Moskowitz (D) 22 11 83% Porter (R) 30 6 77% Davis (D) 24 7 66% Jenne (D) 29 15 83% Spano (R) 24 5 77% Diaz, J. (R) 33 10 65% Harrison (R) 28 15 82% Albritton (R) 28 6 77% Jacquet (D) 30 9 64% McGhee (D) 29 16 82% Eagle (R) 32 7 77% Miller, A. (R) 30 9 63% Berman (D) 29 17 82% Lee (D) 28 6 77% Oliva (R) 23 7 63% Stafford (D) 22 13 82% Pigman (R) 28 6 77% White (R) 27 8 61% Pritchett (D) 19 12 82% Santiago (R) 31 7 77% Willhite (D) 27 8 60% Hardemon (D) 24 16 82% Stevenson (R) 31 7 76% Ausley (D) 37 12 58% Shaw (D) 30 22 81% Clemons (R) 29 7 76% Brodeur (R) 26 8 56% Geller (D) 24 19 Total House Votes with AIF/Business = 78%

AIF Voting Records • 2017 7 by % Alphabetically FLORIDA SENATE 2017 % w/AIF Name/Party For Against 89% Artiles (R) * 8 1 Florida 79% Baxley (R) 22 6 80% Bean (R) 24 6 Legislature 71% Benacquisto (R) 29 12 64% Book (D) 30 17 69% Bracy (D) 24 11 VOTING 71% Bradley (R) 32 13 80% Brandes (R) 33 8 RECORDS 67% Braynon (D) 31 15 82% Broxson (R) 18 4 On Key Business Issues 73% Campbell (D) 19 7 74% Clemens (D) 17 6 Voting Records is 64% Farmer (D) 21 12 68% Flores (R) 32 15 compiled using actual 73% Gainer (R) 30 11 votes cast as reported 78% Galvano (R) 32 9 in official state records. 71% Garcia (R) 20 8 77% Gibson (D) 27 8 Each vote cast is 82% Grimsley (R) 27 6 measured equally, 68% Hutson (R) 21 10 with no added points 73% Latvala (R) 27 10 to certain bills. 80% Lee (R) 28 7 79% Mayfield (R) 26 7 73% Montford (D) 35 13 Visit AIF.com for more 75% Negron (R) 12 4 information on Voting Records 72% Passidomo (R) 18 7 and the 2017 Session. 84% Perry (R) 21 4 71% Powell (D) 25 10 70% Rader (D) 16 7 71% Rodriguez (D) 20 8 76% Rouson (D) 22 7 82% Simmons (R) 28 6 78% Simpson (R) 31 9 77% Stargel (R) 27 8 80% Steube (R) 24 6 75% Stewart (D) 24 8 Note: Sen. Dorothy Hukill has no recorded 68% Thurston (D) 27 13 votes as she was excused. 72% Torres (D) 13 5 *Sen. Artiles resigned from the Senate on 4/21/17. 77% Young (R) 23 7

Total Senate Votes with AIF/Business = 74%

8 AIF Voting Records • 2017 by % Alphabetically HOUSE O F REPRESENTATIVES

% w/AIF Name/Party For Against % w/AIF Name/Party For Against % w/AIF Name/Party For Against 78% Abruzzo (D) 25 7 76% Fine (R) 29 9 77% Oliva (R) 23 7 83% Ahern (R) 34 7 81% Fischer (R) 25 6 84% Payne (R) 36 7 82% Albritton (R) 28 6 75% Fitzenhagen (R) 24 8 87% Peters (R) 41 6 79% Alexander (D) 30 8 56% Geller (D) 24 19 82% Pigman (R) 28 6 78% Altman (R) 25 7 72% Gonzalez (R) 26 10 84% Plakon (R) 26 5 73% Antone (D) 29 11 83% Goodson (R) 33 7 84% Plasencia (R) 27 5 79% Asencio (D) 26 7 79% Grall (R) 26 7 85% Ponder (R) 28 5 76% Ausley (D) 37 12 78% Grant, J. (R) 31 9 83% Porter (R) 30 6 80% Avila (R) 35 9 79% Grant, M. (R) 30 8 61% Pritchett (D) 19 12 70% Baez (D) 21 9 83% Gruters (R) 38 8 86% Raburn (R) 30 5 63% Berman (D) 29 17 85% Hager (R) 35 6 91% Raschein (R) 31 3 78% Beshears (R) 40 11 86% Hahnfeldt (R) 31 5 81% Raulerson (R) 21 5 78% Bileca (R) 28 8 60% Hardemon (D) 24 16 76% Renner (R) 31 10 79% Boyd (R) 33 9 87% Harrell (R) 26 4 71% Richardson (D) 22 9 76% Brodeur (R) 26 8 65% Harrison (R) 28 15 76% Rodrigues (R) 26 8 83% Brown (D) 29 6 69% Henry (D) 25 11 80% Rommel (R) 28 7 77% Burgess (R) 36 11 76% Ingoglia (R) 38 12 84% Roth (R) 36 7 91% Burton (R) 31 3 85% Ingram (R) 28 5 68% Russell (D) 26 12 70% Byrd (R) 23 10 71% Jacobs (D) 24 10 82% Santiago (R) 31 7 80% Caldwell (R) 28 7 77% Jacquet (D) 30 9 58% Shaw (D) 30 22 81% Clemons (R) 29 7 66% Jenne (D) 29 15 80% Silvers (D) 32 8 80% Combee (R) 28 7 81% Jones (D) 29 7 70% Slosberg (D) 21 9 83% Corcoran (R) 24 5 79% Killebrew (R) 34 9 73% Smith (D) 24 9 86% Cortes, B. (R) 32 5 80% La Rosa (R) 40 10 83% Spano (R) 24 5 73% Cortes, J. (D) 27 10 89% Latvala (R) 31 4 76% Sprowls (R) 25 8 68% Cruz (D) 21 10 82% Lee (D) 28 6 63% Stafford (D) 22 13 76% Cummings (R) 26 8 84% Leek (R) 26 5 73% Stark (D) 36 13 76% Daniels (D) 25 8 79% Magar (R) 27 7 82% Stevenson (R) 31 7 77% Davis (D) 24 7 84% Mariano (R) 31 6 88% Stone (R) 35 5 81% Diamond (D) 22 5 80% Massullo (R) 28 7 81% Sullivan (R) 26 6 77% Diaz, J. (R) 33 10 83% McClain (R) 25 5 74% Toledo (R) 35 12 78% Diaz, M. (R) 29 8 64% McGhee (D) 29 16 79% Trujillo (R) 22 6 83% Donalds (R) 30 6 80% Mercado (D) 24 6 76% Trumbull (R) 29 9 86% Drake (R) 32 5 81% Metz (R) 25 6 68% Watson, B. (D) 26 12 75% DuBose (D) 30 10 77% Miller, A. (R) 30 9 80% Watson, C. (D) 24 6 68% Duran (D) 30 14 85% Miller, M. (R) 39 7 77% White (R) 27 8 82% Eagle (R) 32 7 76% Moraitis (R) 29 9 77% Willhite (D) 27 8 73% Edwards (D) 30 11 67% Moskowitz (D) 22 11 76% Williams (D) 22 7 88% Eisnaugle (R) 36 5 83% Newton (D) 30 6 85% Williamson (R) 29 5 90% Fant (R) 35 4 75% Nuñez (R) 24 8 79% Yarborough (R) 27 7 Total House Votes with AIF/Business = 78%

AIF Voting Records • 2017 9 FLORIDA SENATE Historical Name/Party 2017 History Artiles (R) * 89% 94% Florida Baxley (R) 79% 96% Bean (R) 80% 92% Benacquisto (R) 71% 90% Legislature Book (D) 64% 64% Bracy (D) 69% 77% Bradley (R) 71% 88% VOTING Brandes (R) 80% 94% Braynon (D) 67% 70% RECORDS Broxson (R) 82% 97% Campbell (D) 73% 69% On Key Business Issues Clemens (D) 74% 64% Farmer (D) 64% 64% The AIF Historical Flores (R) 68% 90% Gainer (R) 73% 73% Voting Records provides Galvano (R) 78% 93% a cumulative tally of Garcia (R) 71% 89% all the votes cast by Gibson (D) 77% 76% Grimsley (R) 82% 95% legislators on AIF Hukill (R) n/a 95% issues over their Hutson (R) 68% 90% careers in the Latvala (R) 73% 87% Lee (R) 80% 87% Florida Legislature. Mayfield (R) 79% 96% Montford (D) 73% 84% Visit AIF.com for more Negron (R) 75% 89% information on Voting Records Passidomo (R) 72% 96% and the 2017 Session. Perry (R) 84% 94% Powell (D) 71% 77% Rader (D) 70% 72% Rodriguez (D) 71% 63% Rouson (D) 76% 68% Simmons (R) 82% 94% Simpson (R) 78% 91% Stargel (R) 77% 95% Steube (R) 80% 95% Stewart (D) 75% 81% Note: Sen. Dorothy Hukill has no recorded votes Thurston (D) 68% 62% as she was excused. Torres (D) 72% 75% *Sen. Artiles resigned from the Senate on 4/21/17. Young (R) 77% 98%

10 AIF Voting Records • 2016 HOUSE O F REPRESENTATIVES Name/Party 2017 History Name/Party 2017 History Name/Party 2017 History Abruzzo (D) 77% 75% Fine (R) 78% 78% Oliva (R) 77% 92% Ahern (R) 85% 95% Fischer (R) 83% 83% Payne (R) 86% 86% Albritton (R) 85% 97% Fitzenhagen (R) 77% 94% Peters (R) 87% 95% Alexander (D) 78% 78% Geller (D) 55% 66% Pigman (R) 85% 95% Altman (R) 77% 91% Gonzalez (R) 74% 85% Plakon (R) 87% 95% Antone (D) 72% 80% Goodson (R) 85% 94% Plasencia (R) 87% 92% Asencio (D) 78% 78% Grall (R) 81% 81% Ponder (R) 88% 88% Ausley (D) 75% 75% Grant, J. (R) 79% 95% Porter (R) 86% 98% Avila (R) 81% 86% Grant, M. (R) 81% 95% Pritchett (D) 60% 75% Baez (D) 69% 69% Gruters (R) 82% 82% Raburn (R) 88% 96% Berman (D) 62% 64% Hager (R) 88% 97% Raschein (R) 91% 97% Beshears (R) 80% 93% Hahnfeldt (R) 89% 89% Raulerson (R) 84% 97% Bileca (R) 80% 95% Hardemon (D) 59% 59% Renner (R) 78% 88% Boyd (R) 80% 97% Harrell (R) 86% 96% Richardson (D) 70% 81% Brodeur (R) 79% 97% Harrison (R) 67% 94% Rodrigues (R) 79% 89% Brown (D) 82% 82% Henry (D) 69% 69% Rommel (R) 82% 82% Burgess (R) 78% 86% Ingoglia (R) 78% 88% Roth (R) 83% 83% Burton (R) 91% 96% Ingram (R) 88% 97% Russell (D) 68% 68% Byrd (R) 72% 72% Jacobs (D) 70% 71% Santiago (R) 84% 96% Caldwell (R) 82% 95% Jacquet (D) 76% 76% Shaw (D) 57% 57% Clemons (R) 83% 83% Jenne (D) 65% 59% Silvers (D) 79% 79% Combee (R) 82% 96% Jones (D) 80% 83% Slosberg (D) 69% 69% Corcoran (R) 86% 96% Killebrew (R) 81% 81% Smith (D) 72% 72% Cortes, B. (D) 89% 94% La Rosa (R) 82% 95% Spano (R) 86% 95% Cortes, J. (R) 72% 74% Latvala (R) 88% 91% Sprowls (R) 78% 90% Cruz (D) 67% 62% Lee (D) 82% 84% Stafford (D) 62% 56% Cummings (R) 79% 94% Leek (R) 87% 87% Stark (D) 73% 80% Daniels (D) 75% 75% Magar (R) 82% 95% Stevenson (R) 84% 92% Davis (D) 77% 77% Mariano (R) 86% 86% Stone (R) 90% 96% Diamond (D) 81% 81% Massullo (R) 82% 82% Sullivan (R) 84% 91% Diaz, J. (R) 79% 95% McClain (R) 86% 86% Toledo (R) 76% 76% Diaz, M. (R) 81% 93% McGhee (D) 64% 70% Trujillo (R) 81% 94% Donalds (R) 86% 86% Mercado (D) 79% 79% Trumbull (R) 78% 89% Drake (R) 89% 95% Metz (R) 83% 96% Watson, B. (D) 68% 57% DuBose (D) 74% 79% Miller, A. (R) 79% 79% Watson, C. (D) 79% 79% Duran (D) 67% 67% Miller, M. (R) 87% 91% White (R) 79% 79% Eagle (R) 84% 92% Moraitis (R) 78% 96% Willhite (D) 76% 76% Edwards (D) 73% 88% Moskowitz (D) 66% 82% Williams (D) 75% 75% Eisnaugle (R) 90% 96% Newton (D) 83% 83% Williamson (R) 88% 88% Fant (R) 90% 94% Nuñez (R) 77% 96% Yarborough (R) 82% 82%

AIF Voting Records • 2017 11 2017 Bill Index

Bill Page Bill Page

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT...... 13 IT GOVERNANCE ...... 19 HB 9 Relating to Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation HB 5301 Relating to State Agency Information Technology HB 7005 Relating to Economic Programs Reorganization HB 333 & SB 600 Relating to Rural Economic Development Initiative LEGAL & JUDICIAL ...... 19 HB 853 & SB 1040 Relating to Beer or Malt Beverages HB 423 & SB 388 Relating to Beverage Law HB 727 & SB 1398 Relating to Accessibility of Places of Public EDUCATION WORKFORCE ...... 14 Accommodation HB 859 & SB 668 Relating to Postsecondary Distance Education HB 775 & SB 466 Relating to Motor Vehicle Warranty Repairs and HB 955 & SB 392 Relating to High School Graduation Recall Repairs Requirements HB 1027 & SB 832 Relating to Unmanned Devices SB 868 Relating to Educational Options and Services HB 1175 & SB 1678 Relating to Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and HB 265 & SB 104 Relating to Computer Coding Instruction Dealers HB 496 & SB 334 Relating to Prejudgment Interest ENVIRONMENT & AGRICULTURE ...... 15 SB 10 Relating to Water Resources TAXATION ...... 21 SB 442 Relating to Advanced Well Stimulation Treatments SB 378 Relating to Taxation SB 532 Relating to Public Notification of Pollution HB 21 & SB 76 Relating to Limitations on Property Tax SB 874 Relating to Nutrient Pollution from Onsite Sewage Assessments Treatment and Disposal Systems HB 7109 Relating to Taxation HB 1231 & SB 1536 Relating to Agricultural Practices SB 704 Relating to Tax on Sales, Use, and Other Transactions HB 5401 Relating to Pesticide Registration TELECOMMUNICATIONS...... 22 HEALTH CARE ...... 16 HB 687 & SB 596 Relating to Utilities HB 449 Relating to Health Insurance HB 589 & SB 888 Relating to Prescription Drug Price TRANSPORTATION...... 22 Transparency HB 221 & SB 340 Relating to Transportation Network HB 723 & SB 1354 Relating to Maintenance of Certification Companies (TNCs) HB 95 & SB 182 Relating to Consumer Protection from Non- HB 725 Relating to Autonomous Vehicles medical Changes to Prescription Drug Formularies SB 654 Relating to Transportation

INSURANCE ...... 17 REGULATIONS...... 23 HB 1107 & SB 1008 Relating to Public Records/Workers’ SB 162 Relating to Disposable Plastic Bags Compensation HB 7085 & SB 1582 Relating to Workers’ Compensation HB 1299 Relating to Preinsurance Inspection HB 1421 Relating to Property Insurance Assignment Agreements SB 1218 Relating to Property Repair For more, please visit AIF.com

12 AIF Voting Records • 2017 The Bills ­ Voting Records was compiled using committee, amendment, and floor votes cast. Unless otherwise noted, AIF took the same position on the bills listed at the end of each write-up.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

HB 9 Relating to Florida Tourism Industry AIF OPPOSED removing agency incentives as it Marketing Corporation by Rep. (R-Palm would result in an economic downturn for Florida. Coast) The bill aimed to move the Florida Tourism Industry HB 333 & SB 600 Relating to Rural Economic Marketing Corporation (dba VISIT FLORIDA) from the Development Initiative by Rep. (R- supervision of Enterprise Florida, Inc., to the Department Jonesville) and Sen. (R-Lake Placid) of Economic Opportunity (DEO) in an attempt to revamp Currently, Florida’s rural communities are experiencing VISIT FLORIDA. The bill also modifies current law to additional challenges as compared to their urban provide greater accountability and oversight of VISIT counterparts in many quality of life indicators. The FLORIDA. state has an opportunity to improve the economic HB 9 died in the Senate Committee on Commerce and Tourism. competitiveness of Florida’s rural communities by AIF OPPOSED legislation that would eliminate reforming the Rural Economic Development Initiative Enterprise Florida and revamp VISIT FLORIDA. As (REDI). This legislation accomplishes this by: these two agencies contribute immensely to our economy, • Focusing the mission of REDI on the challenges it is imperative that they continue to cultivate a competitive rural communities face in the areas of workforce and innovative business environment that maximizes development and education, infrastructure, and revenues and further creates jobs in Florida. access to healthcare; • Streamlining REDI membership to ensure HB 7005 Relating to Economic Programs sponsored decision-makers are at the table; and by the House Careers & Competition Subcommittee and • Making REDI a real tool for rural communities as Rep. Paul Renner (R-Palm Coast) they navigate through the red tape of state This legislation threatened to eliminate ALL incentive government. programs that help Florida’s economy and many of its HB 333 died in the House Transportation & Tourism businesses to thrive. Appropriations Subcommittee; SB 600 died in the Senate Those incentives include: Committee on Rules. • Enterprise Florida AIF SUPPORTED efforts to increase economic • Qualified Defense and Space Contractors Tax development in Florida’s rural areas by increasing job Refund growth. • Qualified Target Industry Business Tax Refund • Quick Action Closing Fund HB 853 & SB 1040 Relating to Beer or Malt • Office of Film & Entertainment Beverages by Rep. (R-Merritt Island) and • Entertainment industry tax programs Sen. Greg Steube (R-Sarasota) Enacting this legislation would be detrimental to both Currently, vendors must purchase glassware from our state’s economy and our tourism industry; an industry distributors for use in their establishments. This legislation that sets Florida apart from the rest. would have allowed for beer distributors to provide beer HB 7005 died in the Senate Committee on Appropriations. or malt beverage branded glassware to vendors for their

Supported by AIF. Opposed by AIF.

AIF Voting Records • 2017 13 AIF CEO Tom Feeney addresses business leaders at an AIF Briefing.

use, cutting down on the vendors overall costs. HB 853 died on House calendar; SB 1040 died in the Senate Committee on Rules. AIF SUPPORTED legislation that will reduce costs to Florida businesses by allowing distributors to provide glassware to vendors, at no cost, for use in their establishments.

EDUCATION WORKFORCE

HB 859 & SB 668 Relating to Postsecondary Distance Education by Rep. Amber Mariano (R-Port Richey) and Sen. (R-Jacksonville) This legislation seeks to authorize Florida’s participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) created by the National Council on State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. This would allow for Florida’s postsecondary institutions to voluntarily participate in a multi-state reciprocity agreement, allowing them to offer revises the 56 Next Generation Sunshine State Standards to online education without excessive fees and regulatory include additional specified financial literacy topics. compliance processes. This reciprocity offers students HB 955 died on the House calendar; SB 392 died in messages greater access to more distance education, enhances to the House. oversight of distance education offerings to Florida students AIF SUPPORTED legislation that gives students tools by another state, and expands experiential learning to learn about relevant and real-life subjects that will opportunities across state lines. This is good for students prepare them for the workforce in the future. and also helps lessen the burden on Florida businesses and taxpayers to fund construction and facility costs. SB 868 Relating to Educational Options and Services SB 668 was laid on the table and substituted by HB 859; by Sen. (R-Lady Lake) HB 859 was signed into law by Governor Scott and assigned This bill would have expanded educational options and Chapter No. 2017-087. services to accommodate for learning differences among AIF SUPPORTS our state universities and our students and prepare students for higher education and independent colleges and universities’ continued entry into the workforce. efforts to address the growing challenges that comes SB 868 died in the Senate Committee on Appropriations. with increased enrollment, which in turn increases the AIF SUPPORTED legislation that addresses the workforce throughout Florida. differences in learning among students and provides for a solution to meet their individual needs. HB 955 & SB 392 Relating to High School Graduation Requirements by Rep. HB 265 & SB 104 Relating to Computer Coding (R-Seminole) and Sen. Dorothy Hukill (R-Port Orange) Instruction by Rep. Elizabeth Porter (R-Lake City) and Based on current 56 Next Generation Sunshine State Sen. (R-St. Petersburg) Standards in financial literacy, high school students This legislation would have allowed high school receive financial literacy instruction as part of the one-half students the option of taking computer coding courses and Economics course credit required for graduation. This promoted student access to education in computer science legislation would have required students entering grade and related fields. 9 in the 2017-2018 school year and thereafter to complete HB 265 died in the Senate Committee on Rules; SB 104 died a one-half course credit in personal financial literacy and in the Senate Committee on Rules.

Supported by AIF. Opposed by AIF.

14 AIF Voting Records • 2017 AIF SUPPORTED legislation that will provide and ability to determine potential impacts from any Florida students the opportunity to become proficient in reported incidents. computer coding, which will in turn prepare our states’ next generation for a technology-driven economy. SB 874 Relating to Nutrient Pollution from Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems by Sen. (R-Tampa) ENVIRONMENT & AGRICULTURE This legislation would have authorized the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to SB 10 Relating to Water Resources by Sen. Rob administer the onsite sewage remediation program. This Bradley (R-Orange Park) includes installing high efficiency systems, as well as the Using Amendment 1 funding, this bill creates additional conversion from septic to sewer. The bill would have also water storage south of Lake Okeechobee to remedy the authorized a minimum 50% cost share and allows FDEP polluted discharges flowing east and west of the lake. to cost share large scale storm water projects and much of Throughout the legislative process, this bill has taken the removal projects in the Indian River Lagoon, St. Lucie many different forms. Removing the option to buy the River and Caloosahatchee River watersheds. This bill productive and valuable farm land south of the lake was dedicates a minimum of $20M per year to this effort. a major win for the agriculture industry in Florida. While SB 874 died in the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on this removal changed AIF’s position on the bill to neutral, the Environment and Natural Resources. we still believe that action must be taken north of Lake AIF SUPPORTED this legislation as it establishes a Okeechobee, as well as south to remedy the discharges cost share program to focus specifically on local basin flowing from the lake. nutrient loss within the Indian River Lagoon, St. Lucie, SB 10 has been signed by Governor Scott and assigned and Caloosahatchee watersheds. Chapter No. 2017-010. HB 1231 & SB 1536 Relating to Agricultural SB 442 Relating to Advanced Well Stimulation Practices by Rep. (R-Valrico) and Sen. Keith Treatments by Sen. Dana Young (R-Tampa) Perry (R-Gainesville) This legislation would have prohibited the performance This legislation would have clarified that livestock, of advanced well stimulation treatments on oil or gas poultry, and aquaculture medical supplies are exempt wells. The bill defines the term “advanced well stimulation from sales tax. The bill repeals a supplemental pesticide treatment” to include all stages of well intervention registration fee which was added to bi-annual pesticide performed by injecting fluids into a rock formation. registrations. The bill also expands the travel radius SB 442 died in the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on limitations on the state restricted agricultural tag from the Environment and Natural Resources. 150 miles to statewide. AIF OPPOSED the prohibition of advanced well HB 1231 died in the Senate Committee on Agriculture; stimulation treatments as it could cause a deficit when SB 1536 died in the Senate Committee on Appropriations. it comes to meeting the energy needs of the state. AIF SUPPORTED the various provisions of this bill which helps our agricultural industry remain SB 532 Relating to Public Notification of Pollution competitive and continue to be a driving force in by Sen. (R-Bradenton) Florida’s economy. This legislation requires companies to notify the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) about HB 5401 Relating to Pesticide Registration by the the release of any dangerous substance within 24 hours House Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations of discovery. The DEP must then publish a public notice Subcommittee and Rep. Chuck Clemons (R-Jonesville) within 24 hours. This legislation repeals the authority of the Florida SB 532 died in messages to the House; however, the provisions Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services of this bill were amended into SB 1018 which passed both (FDACS) to assess and collect a supplemental pesticide chambers. SB 1018 has been signed into law by Governor Scott registration fee on certain products sold in Florida. The and assigned Chapter No. 2017-095. fee was created to defray the expense of the chemical AIF SUPPORTS the FDEP’s role as the recipient of residue laboratory within the FDACS. The Fiscal Year notifications regarding incidents from the regulated 2016-2017 General Appropriations Act provided $1,801,131 business community due to their experience, expertise, in recurring funds from the General Revenue Fund to

AIF Voting Records • 2017 15 support the chemical residue laboratory. for reducing the cost of health care coverage on Florida HB 5401 passed through the Legislature as a committee employers and employees. conference bill, has been signed into law by Governor Scott and assigned Chapter No. 2017-158. HB 723 & SB 1354 Relating to Maintenance of AIF SUPPORTS this legislation which removes a Certification by Rep. Julio Gonzalez (R-Venice), Rep. duplicative fee on businesses. (R-Beverly Hills) and Sen. Dana Young (R-Tampa) This would have eliminated the requirement of HEALTH CARE physicians to maintain board certification in a subspecialty as conditions of licensure, reimbursement, employment, HB 449 Relating to Health Insurance by Rep. Paul or admitting privileges. Currently, hospitals or private Renner (R-Palm Coast) employers have the ability to require their physicians who This legislation would have created the Patient may practice in a specialty field to hold and/or maintain Savings Act, which requires health insurers to create a such specialty certifications. shared savings incentive program to encourage insured As medical practices change daily, allowing employers individuals to shop for high quality, lower cost health care this ability will ensure that these physicians have the services and share any savings realized as a result of the utmost knowledge and skill pertaining to their specialty. insured’s choice. If the insured has obtained a service for Hosting top medical facilities, as well as world-renowned less than the average price for the service, the bill would specialty physicians, is one of the many things that brings have required the savings resulting from choosing that people to Florida. We want our physicians to be on the service to be shared with the insured. The bill would have cutting edge of their field, and the only way to accomplish established a system for determining the cash payment that is to continue to implement the requirement of that would be provided to the insured for choosing a lower maintaining certification. cost service. While this bill was well-intentioned, our HB 723 died in the House Health Care Appropriations concern with these changes to the health insurance system Subcommittee; SB 1354 died in the Senate Committee on Banking were that it could result in higher premiums for Florida and Insurance. businesses. AIF OPPOSED government mandates that regulate HB 449 died in the House Health and Human Services how private employers hire their employees. Committee. AIF OPPOSED this legislation due to the concern HB 95 & SB 182 Relating to Consumer Protection over the potential cost increase to business owners from Nonmedical Changes to Prescription Drug Formu- across the state. laries by Rep. Ralph Massullo (R-Beverly Hills) and Sen. (R-Melbourne) HB 589 & SB 888 Relating to Prescription Drug Price This legislation sought to remove the ability to move Transparency by Rep. (R-Jacksonville) or shift prescription drugs within drug formularies by and by Sen. Aaron Bean (R-Jacksonville) health plans. Currently, health plans have the authority Currently, law requires MyFloridaRX.com to provide the to move prescription drugs to different tiers within the top 150 most prescribed drugs including their customary drug formulary or add/remove certain drugs all together. prices by pharmacies. HB 589 doubles that number to 300 Health plans use this system if, for instance, a drug has and codifies monthly reporting to the Agency for Health been found to be unsafe for patients or a more cost- Care Administration (AHCA). This legislation will create efficient alternative has become available. Removing this more transparency in drug pricing, which in turn will ability from health plans would not only cause the cost of give employers and consumers the ability to make more healthcare to rise, but could put patients at risk of taking informed decisions regarding their health care spending. potentially harmful medications. Prescription drug costs continue to rise and become a larger HB 95 died in the House Insurance and Banking percentage of the overall health care spend in Florida. Subcommittee; SB 182 died in messages to the House. SB 888 was laid on the table and substituted by HB 589; AIF OPPOSED taking away the leverage health plans HB 589 was signed into law by Governor Scott and assigned have to add, remove, or shift drugs within the formulary Chapter No. 2017-86. system as it will increase the cost of health care and AIF SUPPORTS transparency in drug pricing as a tool pharmaceuticals for Florida’s employer community.

Supported by AIF. Opposed by AIF.

16 AIF Voting Records • 2017 Rep. Matt Caldwell receives his 2016 Champions for Business Award from AIF CEO Tom Feeney. INSURANCE • Closing benefit gaps occurring when TTD/TPD HB 1107 & SB 1008 Relating to Public Records/ ends, but the injured worker is not at overall Workers’ Compensation by Rep. Ben Albritton maximum medical improvement (MMI) and/or no (R-Bartow) and Sen. Keith Perry (R-Gainesville) overall permanent impairment rating; This legislation exempts private and personal identifying • Requiring claimants to be notified that they may information of an injured worker or deceased employee be responsible for their own attorney’s fees if they from public record. Currently, this information is open to do not prevail; the public and, often, injured workers are inundated with • Requiring more specificity on a petition and outreach from attorneys encouraging them to sue their requires a JCC to dismiss a petition for lack of employer. specificity, without prejudice, within 10 days or SB 1008 was laid on the table and substituted by HB 1107; 20 days, depending upon whether a hearing is HB 1107 has been signed into law by Governor Scott and required; assigned Chapter No. 2017-185. • Requiring claimants’ attorneys to detail hours AIF SUPPORTS protecting the private information of worked in the form of an attestation to a JCC at injured or deceased employees. certain intervals before a hearing on a petition for benefits (PFB); HB 7085 Relating to Workers’ Compensation by • Requiring a good faith attempt to resolve issues Rep. (R-Zephyrhills) before a PFB is filed and allows JCCs to dismiss Provisions for the last amended version of HB 7085 PFBs when a good faith effort was not made; included: • Allowing deviations from the current statutory fee • Permitting direct payment of attorneys by or schedule (departure fee) if the fees under the for claimants making the injured worker schedule are less than 40 percent or greater than responsible for any remaining attorney fees if 125 percent of the customary fee when the required by their retainer agreement. Retainer amount allowed under the fee schedule is agreements must be filed with a judge of converted to an hourly rate; compensation claims (JCC); • Requiring a JCC, when determining the departure • Increasing total combined temporary total disability/ fee, to consider certain factors, and compute a new total partial disability (TTD/TPD) benefits from hourly rate capped at $180/hour; 104 weeks to 260 weeks; • Allowing employers and carriers to contest

AIF Voting Records • 2017 17 departure fees within 20 days of an award which will be reviewed by a JCC in another district; • Eliminating carrier paid attorney fees for services occurring before the filing of a petition and attaches attorney fees 45 days following the filing of a petition; • Allowing insurers to uniformly reduce premiums by no more than five percent if they file an information-only notice within 30 days, subject to regulatory oversight; • Creating a mechanism to fill vacancies on the Three-Member Panel (Panel) and grants the Panel authority to fill gaps in statutory reimbursement when adopting schedules of maximum reimbursement allowances for medical care; • Eliminating the charge-based reimbursement of health care facility outpatient medical care in Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam’s remarks at the AIF Conference were favor of reimbursing them at 200 percent highly praised by AIF members. (unscheduled care) and 160 percent (scheduled surgery) of Medicare. If no Medicare fee exists, retainer agreements with their attorney; then current reimbursement standards apply, • Eliminating the attorney fee cap of $1,500 on which are incorporated into statute; medical-only claims; • Requiring authorization or denial of medical • Requiring greater specificity in the information care authorization requests, unless there is a provided in petitions for benefits, including the material deficiency; and specific date of MMI and the date permanent • Requiring vacancies on the Three-Member Panel benefits are claimed to begin; to be filled by the Governor within 120 days, • Clarifying that deadlines within multiple and if the Governor does not fill the vacancy provisions related to medical care are based on within that period, the Chief Financial Officer business days, not calendar days; would appoint a new member. • Implementing loss cost rating in Florida which HB 7085 died in returning messages to the Senate. requires insurers to seek approval for rates AIF SUPPORTED the House legislation as it was the based on aggregate claim information filed by a best option offered to address the workers’ compensation rating organization with individual company data system in Florida in its efforts to stabilize the increasing used for the final rate, subject to OIR approval; costs of workers’ compensation on Florida employers. • Limiting defense and cost containment expenses of insurers to 15 percent of incurred losses and SB 1582 Relating to Workers’ Compensation by provided that excessive defense and cost Sen. Rob Bradley (R-Orange Park) containment fees must be returned to Provision from the Senate bill would have included: policyholders; and • Codifying the Westphal ruling by increasing • Creating a presumption that firefighters who have TTD/TPD from 104 weeks to 260 weeks; multiple myeloma or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma • Addressing the Castellanos ruling by requiring are presumed to have contracted the disease in the JCC to consider certain factors in determining the course of employment. if the attorney fees should be increased or SB 1582 was laid on the table and substituted by HB 7085; decreased, based on a maximum hourly rate of HB 7085 died in returning messages to the Senate. $250; AIF OPPOSED the Senate legislation as it did • Removing the criminal penalty for claimant not adequately address the rising cost of workers’ attorneys receiving fees that are not approved by compensation rates on Florida’s employers due to the JCCs, which would allow claimants to have increased attorney fees.

Supported by AIF. Opposed by AIF.

18 AIF Voting Records • 2017 HB 1299 Relating to Preinsurance Inspection by AIF OPPOSED reforms to the assignment of benefits Rep. Bobby DuBose (D-Fort Lauderdale) process that will NOT protect consumers against these This legislation repeals an antiquated vehicle inspection abuses. program only required in a handful of counties in Florida. Initially designed to prevent “phantom vehicles,” its usefulness has been eroded due to technological IT GOVERNANCE advancements such as VIN numbers and automated car reporting. Currently, insurers and premium payers bear HB 5301 Relating to State Agency Information the cost of this program which, according to the National Technology Reorganization by the Government Insurance Crime Bureau, has only led to the successful Operations & Technology Appropriations Subcommittee recovery of one vehicle in several years. and Rep. (R-Spring Hill) HB 1299 died in the House Commerce Committee; however, This legislation revises requirements for the executive the provisions of this bill were amended into HB 1007 which director of the Agency for State Technology; revises the passed both Chambers, has been signed into law by Governor powers, duties, and functions of the Agency for State Scott and assigned Chapter No. 2017-178. Technology; requires the agency, in collaboration with AIF SUPPORTED repealing outdated programs to the department, to recommend best practices for the decrease costs to businesses and consumers. procurement of cloud computing services and encourages the use of cloud-based solutions; requires a state agency HB 1421 Relating to Property Insurance Assignment customer entity to notify the state data center bi-annually Agreements by Rep. James Grant (R-Tampa) of changes in anticipated use of state data center services; This legislation sought to address the fraud and abuse and creates the Florida Cybersecurity Task Force. within the process of assignment of benefits (AOB) by HB 5301 passed the Legislature as a committee conference bill. removing the one-way attorney fee, which will reduce Governor Scott vetoed HB 5301 as of 6/26/2017. AOB lawsuits that drive up property insurance costs on AIF OPPOSED the removal of the AST in the bill’s Florida’s businesses and homeowners. AOB is a practice original form. Once amended, however, the bill keeps the whereby lawyers and contractors convince homeowners AST intact, revising and making structural changes to to sign over their right to sue insurers for certain types the Agency; therefore, AIF no longer OPPOSES the bill. of home damage. Insurers typically settle these claims to avoid protracted and expensive court battles. HB 1421 died in the Senate Committee on Banking and LEGAL & JUDICIAL Insurance. AIF SUPPORTED reforms to the assignment of HB 423 & SB 388 Relating to Beverage Law by benefits process to protect consumers against these Rep. Mike La Rosa (R-Saint Cloud) and Sen. Travis abuses. Hutson (R-Palm Coast) Florida’s “Tied House Evil Law,” s. 561.42, F.S., prohibits SB 1218 Relating to Property Repair by Sen. Gary a manufacturer or distributor of alcoholic beverages Farmer (D-Fort Lauderdale) from having a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in This legislation provided for the regulation of water the establishment or business of a licensed vendor, and restoration providers, prohibits one-way attorney fees prohibits a manufacturer or distributor from giving gifts, from being used in rate-making calculations, and prohibits loans, property, or rebates to retail vendors. managed repair and preferred provider arrangements. The legislation would have exempted financial While this bill aimed to provide for a solution to AOB, it transactions between a vendor and a manufacturer from all actually compounds the problem by further entrenching tied evil house prohibitions if the following conditions are special interests, such as restoration companies who take met: AOBs from policyholders, effectively stripping them of • The financial transaction must be negotiated at their benefits. In addition, it legitimizes the use of the arm’s length for fair market value between a one-way attorney fee statute for third party vendors, manufacturer of beer or malt beverages. something that even the Florida Supreme Court stated was • The financial transaction cannot involve, either all never the intent. Rather, the statute was meant to protect or in part, the direct sale or distribution of beer or policyholders. malt beverages between the manufacturer and the SB 1218 died in the Senate Committee on Regulated Industries. licensed vendor.

AIF Voting Records • 2017 19 HB 423 was laid on the table and substituted by SB 388; (R-Hialeah Gardens) and Sen. (R-Palm SB 388 died in returning messages to the Senate. Coast) AIF SUPPORTED legislation that removes This legislation prohibits a licensee, except as authorized burdensome and outdated regulations on Florida by law, from denying a dealer’s claim, reducing the dealer’s businesses. compensation, or processing a chargeback to a dealer for performing covered warranty or recall repairs on a HB 727 & SB 1398 Relating to Accessibility of Places used motor vehicle under specified circumstances. The of Public Accommodation by Rep. (R-Daytona legislation alters the playing field and may have a chilling Beach) and by Sen. (R-Orlando) effect on manufacturing, in general. The complex issue In 1990, Congress enacted the Americans with Disabilities surrounding safety recalls should be a federal matter, Act (ADA) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of better addressed at the national level with the goal of disability in employment, state and local government, creating uniform public policy that improves motor vehicle public accommodations, commercial facilities, safety, encourages technological innovation, and protects transportation, and telecommunications. One of the goals our planet. of the ADA is to guarantee that individuals with disabilities SB 466 was laid on the table and substituted by HB 775; are offered full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, HB 775 was signed into law by Governor Scott and assigned facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations offered Chapter No. 2017-141. by a place of public accommodation. AIF OPPOSES legislation that would intervene in any However, individuals with disabilities may sue places of contractual agreement between a dealer franchise and public accommodation, including private businesses, for an auto manufacturer, voluntarily entered by each party, alleged violations of the ADA, a problem that is currently and dictate new terms and conditions of such mutual rampant throughout the state. agreement that favor one party over the other. This legislation: • Creates a license type for ADA experts; HB 1027 & SB 832 Relating to Unmanned Devices • Requires the Department of Business and Professional by Rep. Clay Yarborough (R-Jacksonville) and Sen. Dana Regulation (DBPR) to establish licensing requirements Young (R-Tampa) and regulation for ADA experts; This legislation ensures a consistent framework for • Allows ADA experts to determine if the businesses the use of drones and unmanned devices. As the use of are compliant with the ADA; drones and unmanned devices becomes increasingly • Allows businesses to hire ADA experts and file more common in many different sectors of the business ADA expert reports with DBPR; community throughout the state, implementing statewide • Allows businesses to file remediation plans with regulations will establish safeguards while operating these DBPR if they are not in compliance with the ADA; new technologies. • Requires DBPR to establish a public website with SB 832 was laid on the table and substituted by HB 1027; a registry of remediation plans and certifications HB 1027 was signed into law by Governor Scott and assigned of conformity; and Chapter No. 2017-150. • Requires courts to consider remediation plans AIF SUPPORTS legislation that will streamline to determine if a plaintiff filed a claim in good business regulation throughout the state. faith and whether the plaintiff is entitled to attorney fees in lawsuits involving alleged HB 1175 & SB 1678 Relating to Motor Vehicle Man- violations of the ADA. ufacturers and Dealers by Rep. Manny Diaz (R-Hialeah SB 1398 was laid on the table and substituted by HB 727; Gardens) and Sen. Rene Garcia (Hialeah) HB 727 was signed into law by Governor Scott and assigned The legislation implements additional grounds to deny, Chapter No. 2017-139. suspend, or revoke a license held by a motor vehicle AIF SUPPORTS legislation that makes filing frivolous manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, or importer lawsuits against Florida businesses more difficult to (“manufacturer”) within their contractual agreement. accomplish. The bill prohibits manufacturers from taking certain actions against motor vehicle dealers and requires HB 775 & SB 466 Relating to Motor Vehicle War- certain procedures be followed by the manufacturer ranty Repairs and Recall Repairs by Rep. Manny Diaz when dealing with motor vehicle dealers.

Supported by AIF. Opposed by AIF.

20 AIF Voting Records • 2017 AIF members, business leaders and legislators enjoy the annual AIF Legislative Reception.

SB 1678 was laid on the table and substituted by HB 1175; increase on Florida’s insurance industry. Florida is one of HB 1175 has been signed into law by Governor Scott and only a few states that have two separate taxes for insurers assigned Chapter No. 2017-187. —a corporate income tax paid by all businesses and a AIF OPPOSES legislation that would intervene in any second punitive tax on the insurance premiums paid by contractual agreement between a dealer franchise and Floridians. This salary tax credit was created in 1987 to an auto manufacturer, voluntarily entered by each party, lessen the burden on insurers while also allowing them to and dictate new terms and conditions of such mutual reinvest these funds back into their businesses. Repealing agreement that favor one party over the other. this 30-year insurance salary tax credit removes the mechanism that helps keep insurance rates for everyday HB 496 & SB 334 Relating to Prejudgment Interest Floridians as low as possible. by Rep. Shawn Harrison (R-Tampa) and Sen. Greg During the bill’s first and only committee hearing, an Steube (R-Sarasota) amendment offered by Sen. (R-Lakeland) This legislation sought to mandate that prejudgment would have swapped the insurance salary tax credit for a interest be awarded only to economic damages reduction in the Communications Services Tax (CST) and recovered. This prejudgment interest would accrue business rent tax. While AIF supports the goal of reducing starting from the date the plaintiff incurs economic both the CST and the business rent tax, AIF opposed this losses. Currently, prejudgment interest is awardable on method of accomplishing that goal. economic losses at the discretion of the judge. We view SB 378 died in the Senate Committee on Appropriations. this legislation as a way to overburden our court systems AIF OPPOSED legislation that will cause a nearly $300 and would result in cost increases for Florida businesses. million tax increase on Florida’s insurance industry, HB 496 died in the House Judiciary Committee; SB 334 died resulting in an increase in insurance premiums for on the Senate calendar. Florida’s business community. AIF OPPOSED legislation that will increase the already daunting costs of litigation on Florida businesses. HB 21 & SB 76 Relating to Limitations on Property Tax Assessments by Rep. (R-Lakeland) and Sen. Tom Lee (R-Brandon) TAXATION In 2008, Florida voters approved Amendment 1 which, among other things, created a 10 percent cap on the annual SB 378 Relating to Taxation by Sen. Anitere Flores increase of property taxes for all non-homestead properties. (R-) This amendment, however, included a sunset provision This legislation aimed to repeal the insurance salary that goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2019. This legislation proposes tax credit, which would result in a nearly $300 million tax a constitutional amendment be added to the ballot during

AIF Voting Records • 2017 21 the 2018 General Election to allow the voters to decide to the sales tax on commercial leases. make this cap 10 percent tax cap permanent. SB 704 died in the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on SB 76 was laid on the table and substituted by HB 21; HB 21 Finance and Tax; however, the provisions were taken up in the has been signed by Officers and filed with the Secretary of State full House tax package, HB 7109, which passed and has been to be added to the 2018 ballot. signed into law by the Governor. AIF SUPPORTS a permanent 10 percent property tax AIF SUPPORTS a reduction of taxes imposed on cap on second homes and commercial property. rental or license fees charged for use of commercial real property and/or the elimination of the double taxation HB 7109 Relating to Taxation by Rep. that occurs when a tenant pays its landlord’s property (R-Bradenton) and the House Ways and Means taxes. Committee This tax package aims to reduce taxes in the state for the 2017-2018 fiscal year by $180 million. HB 7109 provides for a TELECOMMUNICATIONS wide range of tax reductions and modifications that affect households and businesses. HB 687 & SB 596 Relating to Utilities by Rep. Mike Below is a list of the reductions that are of the utmost La Rosa (R-Saint Cloud) and Sen. Travis Hutson importance to our members: (R-Palm Coast) • Reducing the state sales tax on the rental of This legislation creates the Advanced Wireless commercial real estate (known as business rent Infrastructure Deployment Act which would ultimately tax) from 6.0 percent to 5.8 percent for two years, allow for 5G technology throughout the state of Florida. beginning SB 596 was laid on the table and substituted by HB 687; January 1, 2018, then maintains a permanent tax HB 687 was signed into law by Governor Scott and assigned rate reduction from 6.0 percent to 5.5 percent, Chapter No. 2017-136. beginning January 1, 2020; AIF SUPPORTS legislation that accommodates for • Increasing the exempt sales price for farm trailers the increasing need for reliable wireless networks to from $20,000 to $25,000; help support communities and businesses of the • Increasing the amount of Research and future. Development Tax Credits that may be taken against the Corporate Income Tax from $9 million to $18 million for calendar year 2018; TRANSPORTATION • Exempting from sales tax certain animal health products and other agricultural items; HB 221 & SB 340 Relating to Transportation • Providing a ten-day “back-to-school” holiday for Network Companies (TNC) by Rep. clothing, footwear, school supplies, and (R-Clearwater), Rep. James Grant (R-Tampa) and Sen. Jeff computers; and Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) • Providing a nine-day “disaster preparedness” This legislation establishes a regulatory framework for holiday for certain items related to disaster Transportation Network Companies (TNC) and how they preparedness. operate throughout communities in Florida. HB 221 defines HB 7109 was signed into law by Governor Scott and assigned what constitutes a “TNC vehicle,” sets in place insurance Chapter No. 2017-036. requirements and preempts authority to the State, which AIF SUPPORTS reducing taxes, such as the business will allow for a streamlined set of rules to be followed rent tax, to attract new businesses to the Sunshine State. throughout the state. SB 340 was laid on the table and substituted by HB 221; SB 704 Relating to Tax on Sales, Use, and Other HB 221 was signed into law by Governor Scott and assigned Transactions by Sen. Rene Garcia (R-Hialeah) Chapter No. 2017-012. Currently, Florida is the only state that charges tax on AIF SUPPORTS statewide digital transportation the lease of commercial property. While it is a major part service policies to create price competition, promote of the state’s tax revenues, it needs to be gradually reduced consumer choice, enhance customer experience, and eventually eliminated to make Florida more attractive create jobs and remove anti-competitive local to business. This bill will provide a limited exception from regulations.

Supported by AIF. Opposed by AIF.

22 AIF Voting Records • 2017 HB 725 Relating to Autonomous Vehicles by Rep. (R-Sanford) This legislation would have authorized the use of vehicles in autonomous mode with the autonomous technology being considered the human operator of the motor vehicle. It also provides that various provisions of law regarding motor vehicles, such as rendering aid in the event of a crash, do not apply to vehicles in autonomous mode where a human operator is not physically present as long as the vehicle owner promptly contacts law enforcement. The legislation also addressed the The Internet’s applicability of laws regarding unattended motor vehicles and passenger restraint requirements as they relate to Home for vehicles operating in autonomous mode where a human operator is not physically present in the vehicle. Florida Business HB 725 died in the House Government Accountability Committee. AIF SUPPORTED legislation that authorizes the use AIF.com of autonomous vehicles and regulates the responsible party, should there be an incident. FAIF.org SB 654 Relating to Transportation by Sen. Jack Latvala (R-Clearwater) This legislation would have shifted the distribution of the annual license taxes imposed on certain motor vehicle registrations from the General Revenue Fund to the State Transportation Trust Fund (STTF). Beginning in Fiscal Year 2019-2020, 50 percent of the portion of the annual license tax that is deposited into the General Revenue Fund is shifted to the STTF; in Fiscal Year 2020-2021, the remaining 50 percent is shifted into the STTF. SB 654 died in the Senate Committee on Appropriations. AIF SUPPORTED the distribution of additional funds to the State Transportation Trust Fund in order to maintain Florida’s infrastructure.

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SB 162 Relating to Disposable Plastic Bags by Sen. José Javier Rodriguez (D-Miami) This bill would have authorized municipalities to establish a pilot program to regulate or ban disposable plastic bags. SB 162 died in the Senate Committee on Community Affairs. AIF OPPOSED legislation that allows for local regulations resulting in increased costs for Follow Us on Twitter @VoiceofFLBIZ businesses.

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otes provide tangible evidence of whether a legislator supports the ability of Florida companies to prosper and operate free of overly burdensome state regulation and taxation. It is a valuable tool used by AIF and the business community to determine which legislators deserve our support. Yet, voting records only tell part of the story. VA Champion for Business is a legislator who takes a stand for his or her belief in the free-enterprise system, who defies the status quo when it is harmful to our state’s competitive climate, and who faces down opponents to the growing prosperity of Florida’s citizens. The Champion for Business is evidence that, in our efforts to let our members and their legislators know who has supported business and who hasn’t, we leave no stone unturned. In our collective wisdom, these six legislators and the Governor are the epitome of what a Champion for Business should be. Whether they proposed an important bill, authored a key amendment, or toiled behind the scenes, these legislators are the ones who made a difference this session.

AIF Voting Records • 2017 25 Whether they proposed an important bill, authored a key amendment, or toiled behind the scenes, these legislators are the ones who made a difference this session.

businesses. While working with the sponsor in the House, Senator Stargel was able to secure $180 CHAMPION million in tax cuts for the 2017-2018 for fiscal year. Each year the constitu- ents of our state rely on these tax BUSINESS cuts for relief, whether it be in the form of incrementally decreasing 2017 the business rent tax or a ten-day back to school tax holiday for cloth- ing, footwear, school supplies and Senator Keith Perry (R-Gainesville) computers. HB 7109 was signed is receiving his first AIF Champi- into law by Governor Scott and will on for Business Award. Associated take effect on 7/1/2017. We proudly Industries of Florida salutes Senator recognize Senator Stargel as a 2017 Perry for ensuring the protection of “Champion for Business.” personal identification and private information of a deceased or in- jured worker from public record when employees file a workers’ compensation claim. Protecting the private information of Florida’s employees is one step in the right Governor is receiving direction to fix the workers’ his fourth AIF Champion for Business compensation system in Florida. Award. Associated Industries of HB 1107 passed both legislative Florida applauds Governor Scott for chambers and has been signed into his committed work on maintaining law by Governor Scott. We proudly Florida’s economic incentive pro- recognize Senator Perry as a 2017 Representative Ben Albritton grams such as Enterprise Florida “Champion for Business.” (R-Bartow) is receiving his first Inc. and VISIT FLORIDA. During AIF Champion for Business Award. this year’s regular session, the Associated Industries of Florida threat to defund these two agencies hails Representative Albritton for was imminent. As Enterprise Flori- securing the protection of personal da, Inc. and VISIT FLORIDA con- identification and private informa- tribute immensely to growing our tion of a deceased or injured worker economy, it is imperative that they from public record when employees continue to cultivate a competitive file a workers’ compensation claim. and innovative business environ- Protecting the private information ment that maximizes revenues and of Florida’s employees is one step further creates jobs in Florida. In in the right direction to fix the the final days of a special ses- workers’ compensation system in sion, Governor Scott stood firm to Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland) is Florida. This legislation passed both guarantee that these two econo- receiving her first AIF Champion for legislative chambers and has been my-boosting agencies remain intact. Business Award. Associated Indus- signed into law by Governor Scott. We proudly recognize Governor tries of Florida commends Senator We proudly recognize Representa- Scott as a 2017 “Champion for Stargel for her advocacy in reduc- tive Albritton as a 2017 Business.” ing taxes for Florida’s families and “Champion for Business.”

26 AIF Voting Records • 2017 Whether they proposed an important bill, authored a key amendment, or toiled behind the scenes, these legislators are the ones who made a difference this session.

Representative Jim Boyd Representative Representative Danny Burgess (R-Bradenton) is receiving his (R-Jacksonville) is receiving his (R-Zephyrhills) is receiving his first fourth AIF Champion for Business first AIF Champion for Business AIF Champion for Business Award. Award. Associated Industries of Award. Associated Industries of Associated Industries of Florida Florida salutes Representative Boyd Florida commends Representative recognizes Representative Burgess for his leadership in reducing taxes Fant for his efforts in finding a for his tireless and unwavering for Florida’s families and business- solution to Florida’s current uncon- work in the House to address the es. His sponsorship and stead- stitutional workers’ compensation issues within Florida’s workers’ fast work on this legislation will system. Although he did not spon- compensation system that have promote and solidify our state’s sor the full workers’ compensation deemed the system unconstitution- standing as one of the best states in legislation, Representative Fant al. Representative Burgess offered which to live and conduct business. fought hard for his amendment to legislation that focused on stabi- Boyd’s successful work on this the full House bill (HB 7085) that lizing the continuous increase in year’s tax package, HB 7109, will would move Florida to a claimant the cost of workers’ compensation amount to $180 million in cuts for paid system. This amendment on Florida employers, ensuring the fiscal year 2017-2018. Governor would have put Florida in line with employees get the care they need Scott signedHB 7109 into law and 32 other states and had the united to return to work, and creating a the bill will take effect on 7/1/2017. support of the business community. self-executing system fair to all. We We proudly recognize Representa- We proudly recognize Representa- proudly recognize Representative tive Boyd as a 2017 “Champion for tive Fant as a 2017 “Champion for Burgess as a 2017 “Champion for Business”. Business.” Business.”

Throughout the 2017 Session, these were the leaders we turned to when the business community needed someone we could depend upon.

AIF Voting Records • 2017 27 Past AIF Champions for Business Winners

2016 Champions for Business Business Award Rep. Marlene O’Toole – Tort Reform Sen. Jack Latvala – Economic Development Sen. – AIF Environmental & Rep. – Environmental Permitting Sen. Dorothy Hukill – Tax Cuts Agricultural Sustainability Council Champion Rep. – Tort Reform Sen. Charlie Dean – Water Policy for Business Award Rep. – Water Policy Sen. Aaron Bean – Tort Rep. MaryLynn Magar – AIF Manufacturing, Rep. John Wood – Property Insurance Reform Sen. Garrett Richter – Oil & Gas Regulation Aerospace & Defense Council Champion for Rep. Rich Workman – Pension Reform Rep. Jim Boyd – Economic Development Business Award Rep. Dana Young – Port Security Rep. Matt Gaetz – Tax Cuts Rep. Matt Caldwell – AIF Environmental & Sen. JD Alexander – Immigration Reform Rep. Matt Caldwell – Water Policyy Agricultural Sustainability Council Champion Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff – Judgment of Interest Rep. Frank Artiles – Information Technology for Business Award Sen. Anitere Flores – Immigration Reform Rep. – Oil & Gas Regulation Rep. – AIF Financial Services Council Sen. Jack Latvala – Port Security Champion for Business Award Sen. – Medicaid Reform 2015 Champions for Business Rep. – AIF Financial Services Council Sen. Garrett Richter – Tort Reform Gov. Rick Scott – Tax Cuts Champion for Business Award Sen. Jeremy Ring – Single Sales Factor Senate President Andy Gardiner – Health Care Sen. David Simmons – Class Size Sen. Garrett Richter – Oil & Gas Regulation 2012 Champions for Business Rep. Joe Abruzzo – Florida Maritime Council Sen. Dorothy Hukill – Tax Cuts Rep. – Environmental Policy “Legislator of the Year” Award Sen. Aaron Bean – Health Care Rep. Matt Caldwell – Environmental Policy Rep. – Environmental Sustain- Speaker Steve Crisafulli – Water Policy Rep. Seth McKeel – Environmental Policy ability Council “Legislator of the Year” Rep. Ray Rodrigues – Oil & Gas Regulation Rep. Jimmy Patronis – Environmental Permitting Award Rep. Matt Caldwell – Water Policy Rep. – Economic Development Rep. – Financial Services Council Rep. Matt Gaetz – Tax Cuts Rep. James Grant – Communication Services Tax “Legislator of the Year” Award (CST) Reduction Rep. – Florida Development 2014 Champions for Business Rep. – Gaming Reform and Infrastructure Council “Legislator of the Gov. Rick Scott – Motor Vehicle Rollback Rep. Eric Eisnaugle – Property Tax Year” Award Speaker Will Weatherford – In-State Tuition Rep. Will Weatherford – Unemployment Tax Sen. Mike Bennett – Florida Development and Sen. Joe Negron – Motor Vehicle Rollback Reform Infrastructure Council “Legislator of the Year” Sen. Jack Latvala – In-State Tuition Rep. Jim Boyd – Automobile Insurance Award Sen. Jeremy Ring – IT Governance Rep. Dan Davis – Workers Compensation Sen. Bill Montford – GMO “Protecting Florida Rep. Mack Bernard – Workers Compensation 2010 Champions for Business Agriculture” Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff – Gaming Reform Speaker Larry Cretul – Unemployment Rep. Seth McKeel – IT Governance Sen. Chris Smith – Metal Theft Legislation/Workers Compensation Rep. Jeanette Nunez – In-State Tuition Compensation Rep. Dean Cannon – Medicaid Reform Rep. Richard Corcoran – STEP Sen. Don Gaetz – Tax Reform Rep. Steve Crisafulli – Economic Development/ Rep. Steve Crisafulli – STEP Sen. Jack Latvala – Health Care Aerospace Rep. Clay Ford – Environmental Sustainability Rep. Brad Drake – Commercial Insurance 2013 Champions for Business Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Adam Hasner – Unemployment Gov. Rick Scott – Tax Reform Sen. Jim Norman – Environmental Sustainability Compensation Sen. Garrett Richter – Expert Testimony Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Alan Hays – Workers’ Compensation Sen. Joe Negron – Health Care Rep. – Hospital Council “Legislator Rep. Mike Horner – Parental Waivers Sen. – Education of the Year” Award Rep. Ralph Poppell – Dynamic Scoring Sen. Alan Hays – Workers Compensation Rep. Frank Artiles – Development and Rep. Perry Thurston – International Sen. Chris Smith – Environmental Regulation Infrastructure Council “Legislator of the Year” Commercial Arbitration Sen. Bill Galvano – Manufacturing Development Award Rep. Will Weatherford – Economic Development Rep. Jim Boyd – Manufacturing Development Rep. Bill Hager – Financial Services Council Job Creation Rep. Steve Crisafulli – Insurance Tax Credit “Legislator of the Year” Award Senate President – Tort Reform Rep. Matt Gaetz – Legal Reform Sen. Joe Negron – Financial Services Council Sen. Rudy Garcia – Unemployment Rep. – Workers Compensation “Legislator of the Year” Award Compensation Rep. Larry Metz – Expert Testimony Sen. Mike Haridopolos – Economic Development Rep. Jimmy Patronis – Environmental Regulation 2011 Champions for Business Sen. Garrett Richter – Property Insurance Rep. Steve Precourt – Employment Benefits Rep. – Property Tax Reduction Sen. John Thrasher – Education Reform Rep. Jake Raburn – Environmental Regulation Rep. – Unemployment Sen. – Aerospace Industry Relief Sen. Dorothy Hukill – AIF Manufacturing, Compensation Sen. Durell Peaden – Financial Services Council Aerospace and Defense Council Champion for Rep. Dorothy Hukill – Insurance Reform “Legislator of the Year” Award

28 AIF Voting Records • 2017 Tom Feeney, President & CEO of AIF presenting Sen. Jack Latvala his 2016 Champions for Business award.

Rep. Bill Proctor – Financial Services Council Rep. Ray Sansom – Economic Development “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Baxter Troutman – Metal Theft Legislation Sen. Jeremy Ring – Florida Maritime Council Sen. Mike Bennett – Administrative “Legislator of the Year” Award Procedures Act Rep. – Florida Maritime Council Sen. Mike Fasano – Transportation “Legislator of the Year” Award Sen. Mike Haridopolos – Taxes Rep. John Legg – Florida Education, Economic Sen. Bill Posey – Space Legislation & Workforce Development Council “Legislator Sen. Jeremy Ring – Economic Development of the Year” Award Rep. Dennis Ross – Financial Services Council Sen. Nancy Detert – Florida Education, “Legislator of the Year” Award Economic & Workforce Development Council Sen. Al Lawson – Financial Services Council “Legislator of the Year” Award “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Marlene O’Toole – Information Technology Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink – Financial Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Services Council Champion for Business Rep. Dorothy Hukill – Florida Development & Rep. – Florida Energy Council Infrastructure Council “Legislator of the Year” “Legislator of the Year” Award Award Rep. Kevin Ambler – Florida Maritime Council Sen. Lee Constantine –Environmental Sustain- “Legislator of the Year” Award 2005 Champions for Business ability Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Governor – Tort Reform Rep. Trudi Williams – Environmental Sustain- 2007 Champions for Business Speaker Allan Bense – Tort Reform ability Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Trey Traviesa – Telecommunications Rep. Frank Attkisson – Private Sector Protection Rep. Charlie Dean – Tort Reform Rep. Holly Benson – Medicaid Reform 2009 Champions for Business Rep. Alan Hays – Property Insurance Legislation Rep. Dean Cannon – Energy Legislation Rep. Rich Glorioso – Transportation Rep. Don Brown – Tort Reform Rep Anitere Flores – Workers’ Compensation Rep. Aaron Bean – Government Outsourcing Rep. Fred Brummer – Repeal of Intangible Tax Rep. Adam Hasner – Elections Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Rene Garcia – Medicaid Reform Rep. Carlos Lopez-Cantera – Property Taxes Rep. Will Weatherford – Information Legislation Rep. Jimmy Patronis – Medicaid Reform Technology Council “Legislator of the Year” Rep. Joe Pickens – Asbestos and Silica Reform Act Sen. Garrett Richter – Workers’ Compensation Award Rep. Dennis Ross – Property Insurance Reform Sen. Mike Fasano – Economic Development Sen. Al Lawson – Information Technology Rep. Dwight Stansel – Tort Reform Sen. Chris Smith – Public Notices Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. John Stargel – Tax Reform Sen. Don Gaetz – Low Income Pool (LIP) Sen. Jeff Atwater – Tax Reform Transparency 2006 Champions for Business Sen. Mike Haridopolos – Tax Reform Sen. Mike Bennett – Financial Services Council Governor Jeb Bush – Support of Business “Legislator of the Year” Award Agenda 2004 Champions for Business Rep. Bryan Nelson – Financial Services Council Speaker Allan Bense – Tort Reform/Repeal of Rep. Allan Bense – Support of Business Agenda “Legislator of the Year” Award Join & Several Rep. Kim Berfield – Workers’ Compensation Rep. Pat Patterson – Financial Services Council Senate President Tom Lee – Tort Reform/ Reform “Legislator of the Year” Award Repeal of Joint & Several Rep. Mike Davis – Growth Management Sen. Dave Aronberg – Florida Maritime Council Rep. Marty Bowen – Agriculture Rep. Jeff Kottkamp – Premises Liability “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Don Brown – Tort Reform/Repeal of Joint Legislation Rep. Charles Van Zant – Florida Energy Council & Several Rep. Bruce Kyle – Court Funding “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Fred Brummer – Tax Reform Rep. Joe Negron – Court Funding Rep. Seth McKeel – Florida Energy Council Rep. Mike Davis – Affordable Housing Rep. John Stargel – Tax Reform “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Adam Hasner – Energy Legislation Sen. JD Alexander – Workers’ Compensation Rep. Erik Fresen – Florida Education, Economic Rep. Matt Meadows – Tax Incentives for Reform & Workforce Development Council “Legislator Manufacturing Sen. Mike Bennett – Growth Management of the Year” Award Rep. Dennis Ross – Property Insurance Reform Sen. Mike Haridopolos – Tax Reform Rep. – Private Property Rights Sen. Rod Smith – Court Funding 2008 Champions for Business Rep. Trey Traviesa – Telecommunications Rep. Thad Altman – Space Legislation Sen. Jeff Atwater – Tax Relief for Businesses 2003 Champions for Business Rep. Anitere Flores – Education & Workforce Sen. Mike Bennett – Growth Management Rep. Allan Bense – Support of Business Agenda Development Sen. Jim King – Economic Development Rep. Dudley Goodlette – Workers’ Compensation Rep. – Property Tax Reform Sen. Dan Webster – Tort Reform Rep. Connie Mack – Tort Reform

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