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otes provide tangible evidence of whether or not a legislator upholds the ability of companies to operate free of overly burdensome state regulation and taxation. ItV is a valuable tool used by AIF and the business community to determine which legislators running for re-election deserve our support. Yet, voting records only tell part of the story. 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 oppo- nents 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 been good for business and who has been bad, we leave no stone unturned. This year, AIF selected those legislators who we deem are strong and forceful advocates for the business community. In our collective wisdom, these ten 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.

The Champion for Business award symbolizes our gratitude for extraordinary efforts by legislators on behalf of the business community.

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Senator Senator Dorothy Senator Aaron Bean (R-Clearwater) is Hukill (R-Port (R-Jacksonville) is receiving his fourth Orange) is receiving receiving his third AIF Champion for her fifth AIF AIF Champion for Business Award. Champion for Business Award. Associated Indus- Business Award. Associated Indus- tries of Florida Associated Indus- tries of Florida salutes Senator Latvala for carrying tries of Florida commends Senator applauds Senator Bean for his leader- legislation that aimed to provide Hukill for her advocacy and leader- ship in Tort Reform and protecting incentives for Florida’s business ship in reducing taxes for Florida’s this important legal principle for community in order to bolster our businesses and families year after Floridians. Senator Bean understands state’s economy. Latvala’s Economic year. This year she sponsored legisla- the importance of safeguarding our Development package included a tion that made the tax exemption for legal system from stealth attacks by provision that renamed the “Quick manufacturing equipment perma- the trial bar that undermine our state’s Action Closing Fund” to the “Florida nent. Implementing the manufactur- friendly business climate. He was Enterprise Fund” and instated the ing tax exemption was not only a top successful in identifying and blocking requirement that each new project priority for our AIF Manufacturing, legislation during the committee vying for this incentive must create at Aerospace and Defense Council, but process that would have created least 10 new jobs before being eligible will also make Florida competitive loopholes in our comparative fault to receive the incentive funds. By this with states that already allow for this statutes and permitted the unfair action alone, Senator Latvala’s legis- exemption. We proudly recognize doctrine of joint and several liability lation would help our state become Senator Hukill as a 2016 “Champion to creep back into Florida law. His a premiere location for business and for Business.” action to protect the philosophy that a job creation. We proudly recognize person should only pay for their fair Senator Latvala as a 2016 “Champion Senator Charlie share of damages echoed the warn- for Business.” Dean (R-Inverness) ings and concerns expressed by AIF is receiving his and our colleagues in the business second AIF Cham- community. We proudly recognize pion for Business Senator Bean as a 2016 “Champion for Throughout Award. Business.” Associated In- the 60 days of dustries of Florida hails Senator Dean Senator Garrett for defending our state’s water by suc- Richter (R-Naples) is lawmaking, cessfully carrying SB 552, Environ- receiving his sixth mental Resources, to the finish line AIF Champion for these were the this year. This legislation addresses Business Award. Florida’s impending water shortage Associated In- leaders we turned by implementing a broad-based, dustries of Florida to when the comprehensive water policy that will salutes Senator Richter for champi- protect our state’s precious springs oning the Regulation of Oil and Gas business and water resources. As a top priority Resources legislation aimed at grow- for AIF and our Florida H20 Coali- ing Florida’s on-shore energy industry community tion, we are beyond pleased that SB while providing safeguards for the 552 was the first bill signed into law environment. This legislation sought needed someone by Governor Scott for the 2016 Legis- to revise the Oil and Gas Program lative Session. We proudly recognize under the Department of Environmen- we could Senator Dean as a 2016 “Champion tal Protection’s Mining and Minerals for Business.” Regulation Program in the Division of depend upon. Water Resource Management to estab-

26 AIF Voting Records • 2016 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. lish safer and more effective practices this year’s tax package, HB 7099, will Technology legislation that will bring for oil and gas drilling, production, amount to $129.1 million in cuts for our state’s cyber security measures up and exploration activities within the fiscal year 2016-2017. His sponsor- to date in order to protect Floridians Florida. AIF supported the need to ship and steadfast work on this and Florida’s businesses from a maintain appropriate permitting laws legislation will promote and solidify potential cyber-attack. Getting the to protect the environment, enhance our state’s standing as one of the best Legislature to understand the urgency efficiency between industry and the states to live in and conduct business. for the implementation of a consistent state, and ensure that clear appro- Governor Scott signed HB 7099 into and cohesive process for an IT securi- priate standards are met and clearly law on 4/13/16 and will take effect on ty framework was no easy feat. communicated. We proudly recognize 7/1/2016. We proudly recognize Throughout the 2016 Session, Artiles Senator Richter as a 2016 “Champion Representative Gaetz as a 2016 worked tirelessly to see this measure for Business.” “Champion for Business.” through, and because of that effort, HB 1033 was signed into law by Representative Jim Representative Matt Governor Scott on 3/25/16 and will Boyd (R-Bradenton) Caldwell (R-Lehigh take effect on 7/1/16. We proudly is receiving his Acres) is receiving recognize Representative Artiles as a third AIF Champi- his fourth AIF 2016 “Champion for Business.” on for Business Champion for Award. Associated Business Award. Representative Ray Industries of Associated Indus- Rodrigues (R-Fort Florida commends Representative tries of Florida salutes Representative Myers) is receiving Boyd for sponsoring an Economic Caldwell for his leadership in spon- his second AIF Development package that aimed to soring the Environmental Resources Champion for provide incentives for Florida’s legislation. Caldwell successfully Business Award. business community in order to sponsored, along with Senator Charlie Associated Indus- bolster our state’s economy. Economic Dean, legislation that addresses tries of Florida salutes Representative development involves the state and Florida’s impending water shortage by Rodrigues for successfully champion- local governments working together implementing a broad-based, compre- ing the Regulation of Oil and Gas to improve the state’s business hensive water policy that will protect Resources legislation, identical to environment and competitiveness, to our springs and water resources. Senator Richter’s, aimed at growing create and retain jobs, and to continu- SB 552 was the first bill to be signed Florida’s on-shore energy industry ally increase incomes. Legislation into law by Governor Scott on 1/21/16 while providing safeguards for the such as this would make Florida a and will take effect on 7/1/16, chang- environment. This legislation sought premiere location for business and job ing the future of our state’s most to revise the Oil and Gas Program creation. We proudly recognize precious and valuable resource. We under the Department of Environ- Representative Boyd as a 2016 “Cham- proudly recognize Representative mental Protection’s Mining and pion for Business.” Caldwell as a 2016 “Champion for Minerals Regulation Program in the Business.” Division of Water Resource Manage- Representative Matt ment to establish safer and more Gaetz (R-Shalimar) Representative effective practices for oil and gas is receiving his drilling, production, and exploration third AIF Champi- (R-Miami) is activities within Florida. We proudly on for Business receiving his recognize Representative Rodrigues Award. Associated second AIF Cham- as a 2016 “Champion for Business.” Industries of pion for Business Florida applauds Representative Gaetz Award. Associated for his commitment to providing tax Industries of Florida commends cuts for Florida’s businesses and Representative Artiles for taking the families. Gaetz’s successful work on lead in sponsoring Information

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Past AIF Champions for Business Winners

2015 Champions for Business 2012 Champions for Business 2011 Champions for Business Gov. Rick Scott – Tax Cuts Rep. Steve Crisafulli – Environmental Policy Rep. – Property Tax Reduction Senate President – Health Care Rep. Matt Caldwell – Environmental Policy Rep. Doug Holder – Unemployment Compensation Sen. Garrett Richter – Oil & Gas Regulation Rep. Seth McKeel – Environmental Policy Rep. Dorothy Hukill – Insurance Reform Sen. Dorothy Hukill – Tax Cuts Rep. Jimmy Patronis – Environmental Permitting Rep. Marlene O’Toole – Tort Reform Sen. Aaron Bean – Health Care Rep. – Economic Development Rep. Jimmy Patronis – Environmental Permitting Speaker Steve Crisafulli – Water Policy Rep. James Grant – Communication Services Tax Rep. Will Weatherford – Tort Reform Rep. Ray Rodrigues – Oil & Gas Regulation (CST) Reduction Rep. – Water Policy Rep. Matt Caldwell – Water Policy Rep. – Gaming Reform Rep. John Wood – Property Insurance Reform Rep. – Tax Cuts Rep. Eric Eisnaugle – Property Tax Rep. Rich Workman – Pension Reform Rep. Will Weatherford – Unemployment Tax Rep. Dana Young – Port Security 2014 Champions for Business Reform Sen. JD Alexander – Immigration Reform Gov. Rick Scott – Motor Vehicle Rollback Rep. Jim Boyd – Automobile Insurance Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff – Judgment of Interest Speaker Will Weatherford – In-State Tuition Rep. Dan Davis – Workers Compensation Sen. Anitere Flores – Immigration Reform Sen. Joe Negron – Motor Vehicle Rollback Rep. Mack Bernard – Workers Compensation Sen. Jack Latvala – Port Security Sen. Jack Latvala – In-State Tuition Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff – Gaming Reform Sen. Joe Negron – Medicaid Reform Sen. – IT Governance Sen. Chris Smith – Metal Theft Legislation/Workers Sen. Garrett Richter – Tort Reform Sen. Bill Montford – GMO “Protecting Florida Compensation Sen. Jeremy Ring – Single Sales Factor Agriculture” Sen. Don Gaetz – Tax Reform Sen. David Simmons – Class Size Rep. Seth McKeel – IT Governance Sen. Jack Latvala – Health Care Rep. Joe Abruzzo – Florida Maritime Council Rep. Jeanette Nunez – In-State Tuition Rep. Clay Ford – Environmental Sustainability “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Richard Corcoran – STEP Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. – Environmental Sustain- Rep. Steve Crisafulli – STEP Sen. Jim Norman – Environmental Sustainability ability Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. – Financial Services Council 2013 Champions for Business Rep. Ed Hooper – Hospital Council “Legislator “Legislator of the Year” Award Gov. Rick Scott – Tax Reform of the Year” Award Rep. – Florida Development Sen. Garrett Richter – Expert Testimony Rep. Frank Artiles – Development and and Infrastructure Council “Legislator of the Sen. Joe Negron – Health Care Infrastructure Council “Legislator of the Year” Year” Award Sen. John Legg – Education Award Sen. Mike Bennett – Florida Development and Sen. Alan Hays – Workers Compensation Rep. Bill Hager – Financial Services Council Infrastructure Council “Legislator of the Year” Sen. Chris Smith – Environmental Regulation “Legislator of the Year” Award Award Sen. – Manufacturing Development Sen. Joe Negron – Financial Services Council Rep. Jim Boyd – Manufacturing Development “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Steve Crisafulli – Insurance Tax Credit Rep. Matt Gaetz – Legal Reform Rep. – Workers Compensation Rep. Larry Metz – Expert Testimony Rep. Jimmy Patronis – Environmental Regulation Rep. Steve Precourt – Employment Benefits Rep. – Environmental Regulation Sen. Dorothy Hukill – AIF Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense Council Champion for Business Award Sen. Wilton Simpson – AIF Environmental & Agricultural Sustainability Council Champion for Business Award Rep. MaryLynn Magar – AIF Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense Council Champion for Business Award Rep. Matt Caldwell – AIF Environmental & Agricultural Sustainability Council Champion for Business Award Rep. Kevin Rader – AIF Financial Services Council Champion for Business Award Rep. Bill Hager – AIF Financial Services Council Champion for Business Award Awards table at the Annual Champions for Business Reception & Awards Presentation held in Orlando.

2010 Champions for Business Sen. Mike Bennett – Financial Services Council Senate President Tom Lee – Tort Reform/ Speaker Larry Cretul – Unemployment “Legislator of the Year” Award Repeal of Joint & Several Compensation Rep. Bryan Nelson – Financial Services Council Rep. Marty Bowen – Agriculture Rep. Dean Cannon – Medicaid Reform “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Don Brown – Tort Reform/Repeal of Joint Rep. Steve Crisafulli – Economic Development/ Rep. Pat Patterson – Financial Services Council & Several Aerospace “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Fred Brummer – Tax Reform Rep. Brad Drake – Commercial Insurance Sen. Dave Aronberg – Florida Maritime Council Rep. Mike Davis – Affordable Housing Rep. Adam Hasner – Unemployment “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Adam Hasner – Energy Legislation Compensation Rep. Charles Van Zant – Florida Energy Council Rep. Matt Meadows – Tax Incentives for Rep. Alan Hays – Workers’ Compensation “Legislator of the Year” Award Manufacturing Rep. Mike Horner – Parental Waivers Rep. Seth McKeel – Florida Energy Council Rep. Dennis Ross – Property Insurance Reform Rep. Ralph Poppell – Dynamic Scoring “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Marco Rubio – Private Property Rights Rep. Perry Thurston – International Rep. Erik Fresen – Florida Education, Economic Rep. Trey Traviesa – Telecommunications Commercial Arbitration & Workforce Development Council “Legislator Sen. Jeff Atwater – Tax Relief for Businesses Rep. Will Weatherford – Economic Development of the Year” Award Sen. Mike Bennett – Growth Management Job Creation Sen. Jim King – Economic Development Senate President Jeff Atwater – Tort Reform 2008 Champions for Business Sen. Dan Webster – Tort Reform Sen. Rudy Garcia – Unemployment Rep. – Space Legislation Compensation Rep. Anitere Flores – Education & Workforce 2005 Champions for Business Sen. Mike Haridopolos – Economic Development Development Governor Jeb Bush – Tort Reform Sen. Garrett Richter – Property Insurance Rep. – Property Tax Reform Speaker Allan Bense – Tort Reform Sen. John Thrasher – Education Reform Rep. Ray Sansom – Economic Development Rep. Frank Attkisson – Private Sector Protection Sen. Thad Altman – Aerospace Industry Relief Rep. Baxter Troutman – Metal Theft Legislation Rep. Holly Benson – Medicaid Reform Sen. Durell Peaden – Financial Services Council Sen. Mike Bennett – Administrative Procedures Act Legislation “Legislator of the Year” Award Sen. Mike Fasano – Transportation Rep. Don Brown – Tort Reform Rep. Bill Proctor – Financial Services Council Sen. Mike Haridopolos – Taxes Rep. Fred Brummer – Repeal of Intangible Tax “Legislator of the Year” Award Sen. Bill Posey – Space Legislation Rep. Rene Garcia – Medicaid Reform Sen. Jeremy Ring – Florida Maritime Council Sen. Jeremy Ring – Economic Development Legislation “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Dennis Ross – Financial Services Council Rep. Joe Pickens – Asbestos and Silica Reform Act Rep. – Florida Maritime Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Dennis Ross – Property Insurance Reform “Legislator of the Year” Award Sen. Al Lawson – Financial Services Council Rep. Dwight Stansel – Tort Reform Rep. John Legg – Florida Education, Economic “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. John Stargel – Tax Reform & Workforce Development Council “Legislator Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink – Financial Sen. Jeff Atwater – Tax Reform of the Year” Award Services Council Champion for Business Sen. Mike Haridopolos – Tax Reform Sen. – Florida Education, Rep. – Florida Energy Council Economic & Workforce Development Council “Legislator of the Year” Award 2004 Champions for Business “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Kevin Ambler – Florida Maritime Council Rep. Allan Bense – Support of Business Agenda Rep. Marlene O’Toole – Information Technology “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Kim Berfield – Workers’ Compensation Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Reform Rep. Dorothy Hukill – Florida Development & 2007 Champions for Business Rep. Mike Davis – Growth Management Infrastructure Council “Legislator of the Year” Rep. Trey Traviesa – Telecommunications Rep. Jeff Kottkamp – Premises Liability Award Rep. Charlie Dean – Tort Reform Legislation Sen. Lee Constantine –Environmental Sustain- Rep. Alan Hays – Property Insurance Rep. Bruce Kyle – Court Funding ability Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Rich Glorioso – Transportation Rep. Joe Negron – Court Funding Rep. Trudi Williams – Environmental Sustain- Rep. Aaron Bean – Government Outsourcing Rep. John Stargel – Tax Reform ability Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Sen. JD Alexander – Workers’ Compensation Rep. Will Weatherford – Information Reform 2009 Champions for Business Technology Council “Legislator of the Year” Sen. Mike Bennett – Growth Management Rep. Dean Cannon – Energy Legislation Award Sen. Mike Haridopolos – Tax Reform Rep Anitere Flores – Workers’ Compensation Sen. Al Lawson – Information Technology Sen. Rod Smith – Court Funding Rep. Adam Hasner – Elections Council “Legislator of the Year” Award Rep. Carlos Lopez-Cantera – Property Taxes 2003 Champions for Business Rep. Jimmy Patronis – Medicaid Reform 2006 Champions for Business Rep. Allan Bense – Support of Business Agenda Sen. Garrett Richter – Workers’ Compensation Governor Jeb Bush – Support of Business Rep. Dudley Goodlette – Workers’ Compensation Sen. Mike Fasano – Economic Development Agenda Rep. Connie Mack – Tort Reform Sen. Chris Smith – Public Notices Speaker Allan Bense – Tort Reform/Repeal of Sen. Don Gaetz – Low Income Pool (LIP) Join & Several Transparency G TIN O V 110000% 2016 fo S r B S Rep. Ben Albritton Rep. Dennis Baxley Rep. Jason Brodeur Rep. Doug Broxson Rep. USINE (R-Bartow) (R-Ocala) (R-Sanford) (R-Milton) (R-Lakeland)

Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) and our members are proud to Rep. Neil Combee Rep. Rep. Steve Crisafulli Rep. Rep. Eric Eisnaugle (R-Auburndale) (R-Maitland) (R-Merritt Island) (R-Orange Park) (R-Orlando) recognize the members of the who have achieved a 100% AIF voting record for the Rep. Rep. Erik Fresen Rep. Bill Hager Rep. Rep. Shawn Harrison 2016 Session. This (R-Jacksonville) (R-Miami) (R-Boca Raton) (R-Stuart) (R-Tampa) represents a commit- ment to sound policy that supports Florida’s employers and job creators. Not only Rep. Clay Ingram Rep. Charles McBurney Rep. Larry Metz Rep. Rep. Marlene O’Toole (R-Pensacola) (R-Jacksonville) (R-Groveland) (R-Ft. Lauderdale) (R-The Villages) does this score encompass votes to pass legislation beneficial to businesses, it includes votes to Rep. Kathleen Passidomo Rep. Rep. Ray Pilon Rep. Elizabeth Porter Rep. Dan Raulerson defeat policies that (R-Naples) (R-St. Petersburg) (R-Sarasota) (R-Lake City) (R-Plant City) would have a detrimental impact on businesses and their employees. Rep. Lake Ray Rep. Ken Roberson Rep. Patrick Rooney Rep. David Santiago Rep. Jimmie Smith (R-Jacksonville) (R-Port Charlotte) (R-Palm Beach Gardens) (R-Deltona) (R-Inverness)

Rep. Ross Spano Rep. Rep. Charlie Stone Rep. Rep. Dana Young (R-Riverview) (R-St. Augustine) (R-Ocala) (R-Melbourne) (R-Tampa) We applaud these 35 legislators who have helped make Florida the best place to do business. 30 AIF Voting Records • 2016