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.

The Champion for Business award symbolizes our gratitude for extraordinary efforts by legislators on behalf of the business community. Throughout the 2018 Session, these were the leaders we turned to when the business 2018 community needed someone we could depend upon.

otes provide tangible evidence of whether a legislator supports the ability of 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 wVhich legislators deserve our support. Yet voting records only tell part of the story. A 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 five legislators 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. 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.

Senator Rob Bradley (R-Orange Park) Senator Rob Bradley is receiving his first AIF Champion for Business Award. Associated Industries of Florida applauds Senator Bradley for his diligent work to pass glassware legislation during the 2018 Session. Allowing Florida businesses to accept beer branded glassware from a wholesaler at no cost will reduce the operating costs for businesses within our state.

Senator (R-Naples) Senator Kathleen Passidomo is receiving her first AIF Champion for Business Award. Associated Industries of Florida applauds Senator Passidomo for her steadfast effort to introduce bad faith reform language to every iteration of automobile liability legislation during the 2018 Session. Senator Passidomo proved to be a fierce advocate for common sense in our tort system.

Senator (R-Tampa) Senator Dana Young is receiving her second AIF Champion for Business Award. Associated Industries of Florida applauds Senator Young for her committed work in advocating for sector plan language during the 2018 Session. Her unwavering pursuit to ensure the rights of Florida landowners was exemplary.

Representative (R-Sarasota) Representative Joe Gruters is receiving his first AIF Champion for Business Award. Associated Industries of Florida applauds Representative Gruters for his achievement in passing glassware legislation during the 2018 Session. Allowing Florida businesses to accept beer branded glassware from a wholesaler at no cost will reduce the operating costs for businesses within our state.

Representative Mike Miller (R-Orlando) Representative Mike Miller is receiving his first AIF Champion for Business Award. Associated Industries of Florida applauds Representative Miller for his committed work in advocating for sector plan language during the 2018 Session. His dedication to ensure the rights of Florida landowners was exemplary. Matt Caldwell (R-Indialantic) (R-Hialeah) (R-Bradenton) (R-Lehigh Acres) (R-Jonesville)

Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) and our members are proud to Richard Corcoran (R-Lutz) (R-Altamonte Springs) (R-Orange Park) (R-Naples) (R-DeFuniak Springs) recognize the members of the who have achieved a 100% AIF voting record for the Jason Fischer Julio Gonzalez 2018 Session. This (R-Palm Bay) (R-Jacksonville) (R-Venice) (R-Stuart) (R-Spring Hill) represents a commit- ment to sound policy that supports Florida’s employers and job creators. Not only Mike La Rosa Amber Mariano (R-Winter Haven) (R-St. Cloud) (R-Clearwater) (R-Daytona Beach) (R-Port Richey) does this score encompass votes to pass legislation beneficial to businesses, it includes votes to Lawrence McClure Cary Pigman Mel Ponder defeat policies that (R-Beverly Hills) (R-Plant City) (R-St. Petersburg) (R-Sebring) (R-Ft. Walton Beach) would have a detrimental impact on businesses and their employees. Elizabeth Porter Ross Spano (R-Lake City) (R-Valrico) (R-Palm Coast) (R-Palm Beach Gardens) (R-Riverview) We applaud these 33 legislators who have helped make Florida the best place to do business. Charlie Stone (R-Ocala) (D-Royal Palm Beach) (R-Pace) Past AIF Champions for Business Winners

2017 Champions for Business Sen. Alan Hays – Workers Compensation Rep. Frank Artiles – Development and Governor – Economic Incentive Sen. Chris Smith – Environmental Regulation Infrastructure Council “Legislator of the Year” Programs Sen. Bill Galvano – Manufacturing Development Award Sen. – Workers’ Compensation Public Rep. Jim Boyd – Manufacturing Development Rep. Bill Hager – Financial Services Council Records Exemption Rep. Steve Crisafulli – Insurance Tax Credit “Legislator of the Year” Award Sen. – Tax Cuts Rep. – Legal Reform Sen. Joe Negron – Financial Services Council Rep. – Workers’ Compensation Rep. – Workers Compensation “Legislator of the Year” Award Public Records Exemption Rep. Larry Metz – Expert Testimony Rep. Jim Boyd – Tax Cuts Rep. – Environmental Regulation 2011 Champions for Business Rep. – Workers’ Compensation Rep. – Employment Benefits Rep. – Property Tax Reduction Amendment Rep. Jake Raburn – Environmental Regulation Rep. – Unemployment Rep. – Workers’ Compensation Sen. Dorothy Hukill – AIF Manufacturing, Compensation Aerospace and Defense Council Champion for Rep. Dorothy Hukill – Insurance Reform 2016 Champions for Business Business Award Rep. Marlene O’Toole – Tort Reform Sen. – Economic Development Sen. – AIF Environmental & Rep. Jimmy Patronis – Environmental Permitting Sen. Dorothy Hukill – Tax Cuts Agricultural Sustainability Council Champion Rep. Will Weatherford – Tort Reform Sen. Charlie Dean – Water Policy for Business Award Rep. – Water Policy Sen. – 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. Kevin Rader – AIF Financial Services Council Sen. Jack Latvala – Port Security Champion for Business Award Sen. Joe Negron – Medicaid Reform 2015 Champions for Business Rep. Bill Hager – AIF Financial Services Council Sen. Garrett Richter – Tort Reform Gov. Rick Scott – Tax Cuts Champion for Business Award Sen. – 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. Steve Crisafulli – 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. Steve Precourt – Economic Development Rep. Brad Drake – 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 Rep. Perry Thurston – International Rep. Charles Van Zant – Florida Energy Council Rep. Don Brown – Tort Reform/Repeal of Joint Commercial Arbitration “Legislator of the Year” Award & Several Rep. Will Weatherford – Economic Development Rep. Seth McKeel – Florida Energy Council Rep. Fred Brummer – Tax Reform Job Creation “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Mike Davis – Affordable Housing Senate President Jeff Atwater – Tort Reform Rep. Erik Fresen – Florida Education, Economic Rep. Adam Hasner – Energy Legislation Sen. Rudy Garcia – Unemployment & Workforce Development Council “Legislator Rep. Matt Meadows – Tax Incentives for Compensation of the Year” Award Manufacturing Sen. Mike Haridopolos – Economic Development Rep. – Property Insurance Reform Sen. Garrett Richter – Property Insurance 2008 Champions for Business Rep. – Private Property Rights Sen. John Thrasher – Education Reform Rep. Thad Altman – Space Legislation Rep. Trey Traviesa – Telecommunications Sen. Thad Altman – Aerospace Industry Relief Rep. Anitere Flores – Education & Workforce Sen. Jeff Atwater – Tax Relief for Businesses Sen. Durell Peaden – Financial Services Council Development Sen. Mike Bennett – Growth Management “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. – Property Tax Reform Sen. Jim King – Economic Development Rep. Bill Proctor – Financial Services Council Rep. Ray Sansom – Economic Development Sen. Dan Webster – Tort Reform “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Baxter Troutman – Metal Theft Legislation Sen. Jeremy Ring – Florida Maritime Council Sen. Mike Bennett – Administrative 2005 Champions for Business “Legislator of the Year” Award Procedures Act Governor Jeb Bush – Tort Reform Rep. – Florida Maritime Council Sen. Mike Fasano – Transportation Speaker Allan Bense – Tort Reform “Legislator of the Year” Award Sen. Mike Haridopolos – Taxes Rep. Frank Attkisson – Private Sector Protection Rep. John Legg – Florida Education, Economic Sen. – Space Legislation Rep. Holly Benson – Medicaid Reform & Workforce Development Council “Legislator Sen. Jeremy Ring – Economic Development Legislation of the Year” Award Rep. Dennis Ross – Financial Services Council Rep. Don Brown – Tort Reform Sen. Nancy Detert – Florida Education, “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Fred Brummer – Repeal of Intangible Tax Economic & Workforce Development Council Sen. – Financial Services Council Rep. Rene Garcia – Medicaid Reform “Legislator of the Year” Award “Legislator of the Year” Award Legislation Rep. Marlene O’Toole – Information Technology Chief Financial Officer – Financial Rep. Joe Pickens – Asbestos and Silica Reform Act Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Services Council Champion for Business Rep. Dennis Ross – Property Insurance Reform Rep. Dorothy Hukill – Florida Development & Rep. – Florida Energy Council Rep. – Tort Reform Infrastructure Council “Legislator of the Year” “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. John Stargel – Tax Reform Award Rep. Kevin Ambler – Florida Maritime Council Sen. Jeff Atwater – Tax Reform Sen. Lee Constantine –Environmental Sustain- “Legislator of the Year” Award Sen. Mike Haridopolos – Tax Reform ability Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Trudi Williams – Environmental Sustain- 2007 Champions for Business 2004 Champions for Business ability Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Trey Traviesa – Telecommunications Rep. Allan Bense – Support of Business Agenda Rep. Charlie Dean – Tort Reform Rep. Kim Berfield – Workers’ Compensation 2009 Champions for Business Rep. Alan Hays – Property Insurance Reform Rep. Dean Cannon – Energy Legislation Rep. Rich Glorioso – Transportation Rep. Mike Davis – Growth Management Rep Anitere Flores – Workers’ Compensation Rep. Aaron Bean – Government Outsourcing Rep. Jeff Kottkamp – Premises Liability Rep. Adam Hasner – Elections Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Legislation Rep. Carlos Lopez-Cantera – Property Taxes Rep. Will Weatherford – Information Rep. Bruce Kyle – Court Funding Rep. Jimmy Patronis – Medicaid Reform Technology Council “Legislator of the Year” Rep. Joe Negron – Court Funding Sen. Garrett Richter – Workers’ Compensation Award Rep. John Stargel – Tax Reform Sen. Mike Fasano – Economic Development Sen. Al Lawson – Information Technology Sen. JD Alexander – Workers’ Compensation Sen. Chris Smith – Public Notices Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Reform Sen. Don Gaetz – Low Income Pool (LIP) Sen. Mike Bennett – Growth Management Transparency 2006 Champions for Business Sen. Mike Haridopolos – Tax Reform Sen. Mike Bennett – Financial Services Council Governor Jeb Bush – Support of Business Sen. Rod Smith – Court Funding “Legislator of the Year” Award Agenda Rep. Bryan Nelson – Financial Services Council Speaker Allan Bense – Tort Reform/Repeal of 2003 Champions for Business “Legislator of the Year” Award Join & Several Rep. Allan Bense – Support of Business Agenda Rep. Pat Patterson – Financial Services Council Senate President Tom Lee – Tort Reform/ Rep. Dudley Goodlette – Workers’ Compensation “Legislator of the Year” Award Repeal of Joint & Several Rep. Connie Mack – Tort Reform Sen. – Florida Maritime Council Rep. Marty Bowen – Agriculture “Legislator of the Year” Award