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2018 Session, These Were the Leaders We Turned to When the Business 2018 Community Needed Someone We Could Depend Upon 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 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 Vwhich 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 Kathleen Passidomo (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 Dana Young (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 Joe Gruters (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. Thad Altman Bryan Avila Jim Boyd Matt Caldwell Chuck Clemons (R-Indialantic) (R-Hialeah) (R-Bradenton) (R-Lehigh Acres) (R-Jonesville) Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) and our members are proud to Richard Corcoran Bob Cortes Travis Cummings Byron Donalds Brad Drake (R-Lutz) (R-Altamonte Springs) (R-Orange Park) (R-Naples) (R-DeFuniak Springs) recognize the members of the Florida Legislature who have achieved a 100% AIF voting record for the Randy Fine Jason Fischer Julio Gonzalez Gayle Harrell Blaise Ingoglia 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 Sam Killebrew Mike La Rosa Chris Latvala Tom Leek 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 Ralph Massullo Lawrence McClure Kathleen Peters 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 Jake Raburn Paul Renner Rick Roth 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 Matt Willhite Jayer Williamson (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 Rick Scott – Economic Incentive Sen. Chris Smith – Environmental Regulation Infrastructure Council “Legislator of the Year” Programs Sen. Bill Galvano – Manufacturing Development Award Sen. Keith Perry – 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. Kelli Stargel – Tax Cuts Rep. Matt Gaetz – Legal Reform Sen. Joe Negron – Financial Services Council Rep. Ben Albritton – Workers’ Compensation Rep. Matt Hudson – Workers Compensation “Legislator of the Year” Award Public Records Exemption Rep. Larry Metz – Expert Testimony Rep. Jim Boyd – Tax Cuts Rep. Jimmy Patronis – Environmental Regulation 2011 Champions for Business Rep. Jay Fant – Workers’ Compensation Rep. Steve Precourt – Employment Benefits Rep. Chris Dorworth – Property Tax Reduction Amendment Rep. Jake Raburn – Environmental Regulation Rep. Doug Holder – Unemployment Rep. Danny Burgess – 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. Jack Latvala – Economic Development Sen. Wilton Simpson – 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. Trudi Williams – 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. Ray Rodrigues – 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. 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. Steve Crisafulli – Environmental Policy “Legislator of the Year” Award Sen. Aaron Bean – Health Care Rep. Matt Caldwell – Environmental Policy Rep. Ken Roberson – 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. Gary Aubuchon – Florida Development 2014 Champions for Business Rep. Erik Fresen – 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
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