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2002-2004 Senate Handbook Is Dedicated to the Memory of Senator Howard E
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT JAMES E. “JIM” KING, JR. President of the Senate Dear Fellow Floridian: Welcome to the Florida Senate! I am honored to serve the people of the State of Florida as the 84th Senate President in leading this accomplished and dedicated class of state Senators. Each Senator represents a constituency which encompasses its own unique and diverse population, and it is that diversity which makes the Florida Senate a vibrant and adept body. While our state will certainly face some challenging issues over the next two years, we remain deliberative and committed to doing what is right for all Floridians. All forty members of the Florida Senate hold true to the principles and traditions which have guided this body for over a century and will continue the tradition of statesmanship and collegiality set by our predecessors. I strongly encourage you to read this booklet, which explains the Florida Legislature’s rich history and tradition. Please take a moment to find out how you can become more involved in Florida government – your visit here today is a good first step. Please remember that when you bring your ideas to Tallahassee, this in turn allows us to better serve you. Thank you for giving each of us the opportunity to serve. The Flor ida Senate hen the first Senate was convened on January 7, 1839 — six years The Florida Senate today has 40 members, each elected from a single-mem- W before Florida became a state — no business could be transacted ber district and each representing approximately 400,000 Florida citizens. -
2002-2004 President King
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT JAMES E. “JIM” KING, JR. President of the Senate Dear Fellow Floridian: Welcome to the Florida Senate! I am honored to serve the people of the State of Florida as the 84th Senate President in leading this accomplished and dedicated class of state Senators. Each Senator represents a constituency which encompasses its own unique and diverse population, and it is that diversity which makes the Florida Senate a vibrant and adept body. While our state will certainly face some challenging issues over the next two years, we remain deliberative and committed to doing what is right for all Floridians. All forty members of the Florida Senate hold true to the principles and traditions which have guided this body for over a century and will continue the tradition of statesmanship and collegiality set by our predecessors. I strongly encourage you to read this booklet, which explains the Florida Legislature’s rich history and tradition. Please take a moment to find out how you can become more involved in Florida government – your visit here today is a good first step. Please remember that when you bring your ideas to Tallahassee, this in turn allows us to better serve you. Thank you for giving each of us the opportunity to serve. The Flor ida Senate hen the first Senate was convened on January 7, 1839 — six years The Florida Senate today has 40 members, each elected from a single-mem- W before Florida became a state — no business could be transacted ber district and each representing approximately 400,000 Florida citizens. -
Thetwenty-Firstcentury
TheTwenty-firstCentury On a national and global level, “the worst is yet to come” describes the beginning of the twenty-first century and of the decade of the 2000s, during which a new disaster or crisis seemed to always be on the horizon. First there was the Year 2000 (Y2K) alarm that predicted computers worldwide would crash at the stroke of midnight December 31, 1999, and throw us all into global financial chaos. Programmers almost universally had not taken into consideration the beginning of the new millennium, 2000, when digital clocks would roll over from 99 to 00. Worldwide, programmers scrambled to reprogram computer calendars and clocks. When midnight came, nothing happened. In the first year of the new millennium, Republican George W. Bush, the son of President George H. W. Bush, defeated Al Gore for the presidency in the closest election since 1876. Bush won thirty states to Gore’s twenty, plus the District of Columbia, but Gore won the popular vote overall, only the fourth time in history that such a split had occurred. When Bush narrowly won Florida by five hundred thirty-seven votes out of six million cast, Gore challenged the canvassing board’s certification of the election. The Florida Supreme Court ordered a statewide vote recount, an action overturned by a 5- 4 vote of the U.S. Supreme Court along what appeared to be party lines. A month after the election, Bush’s victory was validated. He had won the Electoral College vote. On January 20, 2001 he was inaugurated as our 43rd president. -
Florida Fish and Wildlife News 1 Two-Year Term As Chair, the Florida Tine
We’re on Facebook and Florida Fish Twitter @FlWildFed To follow us, just go to and Wildlife www.fwfonline.org and look for: News FFWN is printed on recycled paper, ISSN 1520-8214 Volume 30, Issue 3 Affiliated with the National Wildlife Federation August 2016 79th Annual Conservation Awards In Memoriam Weekend Louis P. Kellenberger, Jr. On Saturday, June 25, 2016, FWF held its 1937-2016 79th Annual Conservation Awards Banquet at the Courtyard Marriott Riverwalk in Bradenton. In addition to honoring the ten 2016 FWF Conser- vation Award winners, banquet attendees heard from Peter van Roekens of Save Our Siesta Sand 2 (SOSS2), who described the efforts of his or- ganization to protect Siesta Key, a barrier island, and to ensure that no harm comes to Siesta Key Left to right: Steve O’Hara, FWF Board Chair; Carissa Kent, 2016 Conservationist of the Year; beaches, waterfront property or navigation in Big Manley Fuller, FWF President. Sarasota Pass. The Federation is partnering with SOSS2 to see that harmful dredging proposed by the US Army Corps of Engineers will not take place. Ban- quet attendees were also treated to an art exhibit by Peter R. Gerbert and to a silent auction of exciting items to raise funds for the Federation’s many conservation programs. Photo by Terry Parker. On Friday evening, June 24th, The Federation was saddened PAID FWF held a cocktail party event by the loss of board member Lou- is Kellenberger on June 28, 2016. NON-Profit Org NON-Profit U.S. POSTAGE Permit No. 2840 Permit No. at nearby South Florida Museum JACKSONVILLE, FL JACKSONVILLE, which included a video and photo Lou served as the Northwest Re- gional Director on the FWF Board presentation by Dr. -
2010-2012 Senate Handbook
TH E LORIDA ENATE F S2010-2012 MIKE HARIDOPOLOS PRESIDENT OF T H E SENATE This Florida Senate Handbook is published by the Secretary of the Senate. It is distributed free of charge to Capitol visitors and other inter- ested Floridians to enhance their knowledge and understanding of Florida’s government, and particularly, the Florida Senate. R. Philip Twogood Secretary of the Senate Visit the Florida Senate’s homepage: http://www.flsenate.gov MESSAGE FRO M T H E PRESIDENT MIKE HARIDOPOLOS President of the Senate elcome to your Florida Senate – a legislative institution rich in tradition, known for its commitment to deliberation and fairness. I invite every Florida citizen to visit the Senate chamber and walk the halls of the Capitol, which are lined with photographs recording the history that has shaped this great state. Your Florida Senate is composed of forty individuals from every walk of life. They are individuals who understand the great responsibility they have to serve Florida’s citizens. Coming from varied backgrounds and experiences, they gather on the Sen- ate floor with a deep sense of respect as equals. This dedicated group of diverse men and women is responsible for shaping public policy that impacts the future of all Floridians. It is with great pride and honor that I will lead this diligent group of Senators as we work together to take on the pressing issues that face us this legislative session. We are committed to maintaining a balanced budget that prioritizes needs over wants without increasing taxes on Floridians. I am confident that alongside the many leg- islative decisions we will have to make throughout the session, those that lie within education, health care, and public safety will remain our priority. -
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Alexander Fields Mack Allen Fiorentino Mahon Andrews Flanagan Mayfield Argenziano Frankel Maygarden C Arza Gannon McGriff Attkisson Garcia Meadows Atwater Gardiner Mealor L Ausley Gelber Melvin Baker Gibson Miller Ball Goodlette Murman E Barreiro Gottlieb Needelman Baxley Green Negron Bean Greenstein Paul Bendross-Mindingall Haridopolos Peterman R Bennett Harper Pickens Bense Harrell Prieguez Benson Harrington Rich K Berfield Hart Richardson Betancourt Henriquez Ritter Bilirakis Heyman Romeo Bowen Hogan Ross ’ Brown Holloway Rubio Brummer Jennings Russell S Brutus Johnson Ryan Bucher Jordan Seiler Bullard Joyner Simmons Byrd Justice Siplin Cantens Kallinger Slosberg Carassas Kendrick Smith M Clarke Kilmer Sobel Crow Kosmas Sorensen Cusack Kottkamp Spratt Davis Kravitz Stansel A Detert Kyle Trovillion Diaz de la Portilla Lacasa Wallace Diaz-Balart Lee Waters N Dockery Lerner Weissman Farkas Littlefield Wiles Fasano Lynn Wilson Feeney Machek Wishner U Florida House A 2000 - 2002 L The Clerk's Manual 2000-2002 Compiled for use by The House of Representatives of the State of Florida John B. Phelps, Clerk of the House March 2001 Contents The House of Representatives House Directory....1 Members, by Districts....8 House Districts, by Counties....15 Councils and Committees....17 Members, Biographies....28 Other House Officers....186 Members, Length of Service....189 The Senate Senate Directory....194 Senators, by Districts....197 Senate Districts, by Counties....200 Committees....202 Senators, Biographies....209 Other Senate Officers....282 Senators, Seniority....284 Capitol Press Corps....286 The House of Representatives Tom Feeney, Speaker Sandra L. "Sandy" Murman, Speaker pro tempore Mike Fasano, Majority Leader Lois J. Frankel, Democratic Leader Doug Wiles, Democratic Leader pro tempore John B. -
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Reapportionment Public Hearing 8 9 10 August 28, 2001 - 1:30 P.M
Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 REAPPORTIONMENT PUBLIC HEARING 8 9 10 AUGUST 28, 2001 - 1:30 P.M. 11 LAKELAND CENTER 12 LAKELAND, FLORIDA 13 14 15 16 17 18 REPORTED BY: 19 KRISTEN L. BENTLEY, COURT REPORTER 20 Division of Administrative Hearings 21 DeSoto Building 22 1230 Apalachee Parkway 23 Tallahassee, Florida 24 25 Page 2 Page 4 1 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE 1 committee meeting and we will not take up legislative 2 SENATOR GINNY BROWN-WAITE 2 action in this or any subsequent committee meetings. 3 SENATOR WALTER G. CAMPBELL, JR. 3 Instead, this is the public's forum where we will have 4 SENATOR LEE CONSTANTINE 4 the opportunity to receive citizen input about their 5 SENATOR ANNA P. COWIN 5 electoral districts. It is not a time for legislative 6 SENATOR JOHN F. LAURENT 6 debate. All the Representatives and Senators will have 7 SENATOR DANIEL WEBSTER 7 numerous opportunities in subsequent hearings and floor 8 REPRESENTATIVE JD ALEXANDER 8 debates to address their concerns and wishes. Today, 9 REPRESENTATIVE RANDY JOHN BALL 9 however, is for our constituents and we must not diminish 10 REPRESENTATIVE FREDERICK C. BRUMMER 10 your voice by taking up your valuable time today with 11 REPRESENTATIVE JOHNNIE B. BYRD, JR. 11 debate. 12 REPRESENTATIVE LARRY CROW 12 Following my remarks, our legal counsel will give a 13 REPRESENTATIVE JOYCE CUSACK 13 general overview of the legal considerations in 14 REPRESENTATIVE DONNA CLARKE 14 redistricting. Then the staff will provide some specific 15 REPRESENTATIVE MARIO DIAZ-BALART 15 information about the census results for this region and 16 REPRESENTATIVE PAULA BONO DOCKERY 16 the state. -
2008-2010 President Atwater
The photographs used throughout this book were taken from the Senate collection and the State Archives. An image on the cover was taken by dave decoteau - Downtown Photo/ Fort Lauderdale. Also included in this handbook is a photographic tour of the Senate, show- ing the Senate at work. Jeff Atwater President of the Senate elcome to the Florida Senate – an institution rich in tradition, with a history of care- ful deliberation, and a deep sense of responsibility to serve the citizens of Florida. It is my desire that you will take the opportunity to visit the Senate chamber, the halls which display historical photographs, and the members who make up our Senate body. The Florida Senate is comprised of forty individuals from every walk of life. From the Panhandle to the Florida Keys, our diverse body reflects our great state. While back- grounds and experiences vary, in keeping with Senate tradition, on the Senate floor we are equals. Each Senator has the opportunity to impact and shape public policy. We may be passionate in our debate, but in the end we work together toward the same goal – a brighter future for Florida. I am honored and humbled to serve as the presiding officer of this body at this time in his- tory. During the next two years we will face a budget deficit of historical proportions. It is our constitutional duty to maintain a balanced budget, and that will be our priority. How- ever, we will also look at how we can stimulate Florida’s economy and create an environ- ment in which Florida’s families, communities, and businesses can thrive. -
Political Campaigning Newsletter UF MA/PC Program
Spring 2015 Political Campaigning Newsletter UF MA/PC Program Director’s Corner For those who don’t know us very well, the workshops. They also may take elective courses University of Florida’s Graduate Program in outside the department on such topics as political Political Campaigning is a two-year program communication, fundraising, and speechwriting, of study leading to an M.A. degree in political and are required to complete an internship during Dr. Stephen Craig science, with a certificate attesting to the spe- the summer between their first and second years. cialization in applied politics (campaigns and In this issue... otherwise). From an entering class of just two in 1985, the DNC Chair Returns to Campaigning Program typically has about 12-15 Gainesville It is designed to provide students who want a students enrolled at any given time. While some Learning the Best from career in politics or public service with tech- growth is anticipated in the future, it is our desire the Best nical skills related to strategy formation, mes- that the Program remain what it has always been : sage development and communication, re- a unique and highly personalized educational ex- Political Campaigning source management, polling, and other key perience in which students receive a degree of Conference 2015 aspects of professional politics in the 21st personal attention and regular contact with in- Interview with consult- century — as well as a broad understanding of structors they might not get at another school. ant Dr. David Hill why some strategies and tactics succeed but Q&A with Special Assis- others fail. -
AWWA 2005 Annual Rpt Insides-V2.Qxp
Past Chairs: 1926 - 2005 . .ii T a Introduction to the Florida Section AWWA . .1 b Executive Director, Bobbie Hinde . .2 l Chair, John Hagelskamp . .4 e Vice Chair, Robert Teegarden . .6 Chair Elect, Jacqueline W. Torbert . .7 o Treasurer, Charles H. Carden . .8 f AWWA Director, Luis Aguiar . .10 C FSAWWA Regional Map . .11 o Region Chairs' Reports . .12 n Administrative Council, Charlie Voss . .21 t e Manufacturers/Associates Council, Jim Lintz . .24 n Public Affairs Council, Sandra Anderson . .25 t Technical & Education Council, Marjorie Craig . .27 s Utility Council, Pat Lehman . .29 Governmental Relations, Doug Mann . .30 Water For People, Deborah Bradshaw . .32 Young Professionals, Lenore Horton . .34 Likins Scholarship, Charles Voss . .35 Awards . .36 FSAWWA in Action . .40 Organizational Structure . .41 Schedule for 2006 . .42 FS/AWWA Annual Report 2004-22005 i 1926-1927 A. W. Squires 1966-1967 Jerry Sellers 1927-1928 A. W. Squires 1967-1968 Garret Sloan 1928-1929 A. P. Michaels 1968-1969 Raymond C. Holman 1929-1930 R. W. Reynolds 1969-1970 R. W. Campbell 1930-1931 A. P. Black 1970-1971 Glenn M. Dykes, Jr. 1931-1932 F. W. Lane 1971-1972 Robert B. Steytler 1932-1933 Herman Gunser 1972-1973 Juan I. Garcia-Benochea s 1933-1934 J. E. Lyles 1973-1974 David L. Crowson r i 1934-1935 J. R. Tanner 1974-1975 Gordon Folkes 1935-1936 I. G. Lenert 1975-1976 Richard P. Vogh a 1936-1937 K. R. Chinn 1976-1977 J. Edward Singley h 1937-1938 D. S. Wallace 1977-1978 Edward T. Knudsen, Jr. C 1938-1939 T. -
Budget Conference Committee on Budget/Appropriations
THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE May 5, 2011 The Honorable Mike Haridopolos President of the Senate The Honorable Dean Cannon Speaker, House of Representatives Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker: Your Conference Committee on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on SB 2002, 1st Eng., same being: An act implementing the 2011-2012 General Appropriations Act. having met, and after full and free conference, do recommend to their respective houses as follows: 1. That the House of Representatives recede from its Amendment 1. 2. That the Senate and House of Representatives adopt the Conference Committee Amendment attached hereto, and by reference made a part of this report. SB 2002, 1st Eng. The Honorable Mike Haridopolos The Honorable Dean Cannon May 5, 2011 Page 2 Managers on the part of the Senate JD Alexander, Chair Joe Negron, Vice Chair Thad Altman Lizbeth Benacquisto Michael S. “Mike” Bennett Ellyn Setnor Bogdanoff Oscar Braynon II Larcenia J. Bullard Charles S. “Charlie” Dean, Sr. Nancy C. Detert Miguel Diaz de la Portilla Paula Dockery Greg Evers Mike Fasano Anitere Flores Don Gaetz, At Large Rene Garcia Andy Gardiner, At Large Alan Hays Anthony C. “Tony” Hill, Sr. Dennis L. Jones, D.C. Arthenia L. Joyner Jack Latvala Evelyn J. Lynn Gwen Margolis Bill Montford Jim Norman Steve Oelrich Nan H. Rich, At Large Garrett Richter Jeremy Ring Maria Lorts Sachs David Simmons Gary Siplin, At Large Christopher L. “Chris” Smith Eleanor Sobel Ronda Storms John Thrasher, At Large Stephen R. Wise SB 2002, 1st Eng. The Honorable Mike Haridopolos The Honorable Dean Cannon May 5, 2011 Page 3 Managers on the part of the House of Representatives Denise Grimsley, Chair Janet H.