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2006-08 Florida Legislature
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Seal of the State of Florida
Overview
Legislative bodyFlorida Legislature
Meeting placeFlorida Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
ElectionNovember 7, 2006
Senate
Members40 (26 R, 14 D)
PresidentKen Pruitt (R)
President pro temLisa Carlton (R)
Majority leaderDaniel Webster (R)
Minority leaderSteven Geller (D)
Party controlRepublican
House of Representatives
Members120 (78 R, 42 D)
SpeakerMarco Rubio (R)
Speaker pro temDennis Baxley (R) (until June 12, 2007)
Marty Bowen (R) (from June 12, 2007)
Majority leaderMarty Bowen (R) (until June 12, 2007)
Adam Hasner (R) (from June 12, 2007)
Minority leaderDan Gelber (D)
Party controlRepublican
Sessions
1stMarch 6, 2007 – May 4, 2007
2ndMarch 4, 2008 – May 2, 2008

The 2006-08 Florida Legislature was the legislature of the U.S. state of Florida following the 2006 general election, occuring primarily during the first two years of Governor Charlie Crist's term. (It began in the final weeks of Jeb Bush's second term.) It was the 20th legislature convened under the 1968 Constitution and the 83rd since statehood in 1845.

In the November 7, 2006 elections, the Democratic Party gained seven seats in the House of Representatives, reducing the Republican majority to 78-42. In the Senate, both parties captured one seat each, resulting in a continued Republican majority of 26-14.

The legislature met in six sessions: a one-day organization session on November 21, 2006; a special session ("A") from January 16 to 22, 2007; the 2007 regular session from March 6 to May 4; a special session ("B") from June 12 to 22, 2007; a special session ("C") from October 3 to 12, 2007; an extension of that special session ("D") from October 12 to 29; and the 2008 regular session from March 4 to May 2.[1][2]

Party summary

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Senate

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There was one resignation and one subsequent special election during the course of the 2004-06 term, but the party balance was not affected.[3][4]

Party
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
 Total Vacant Notes
Democratic Republican
End of previous legislature 14 26 40 0
Begin (November 2006) 14 26 40 0
May 2, 2007 25 39 1 Republican Nancy Argenziano (District 3) resigned after being appointed to the Public Service Commission.[5]
June 26, 2007 26 40 0 Republican Charlie Dean was elected to District 3.
Final voting share 35% 65%
Beginning of next legislature 14 26 40 0

House of Representatives

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Membership changed with nine resignations, two deaths, and ten subsequent special elections. Democrats lost one seat due to a party switch weeks after the 2006 elections, but picked up two seats in special elections.[6]

Party
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
 Total Vacant Notes
Democratic Republican
End of previous legislature 35 85 120 0
Begin (November 2006) 42 78 120 0
November 21, 2006 41 79 Will Kendrick (District 10) changed party affiliation from Democrat to Republican.[7]
December 31, 2006 78 119 1 Republican Holly Benson (District 3) resigned after being appointed Secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.[8]
February 1, 2007 77 118 2 Republican John Quiñones (District 49) resigned to run for the Osceola County Commission.[9]
February 27, 2007 78 119 1 Republican Clay Ford was elected to District 3.
April 24, 2007 42 120 0 Democrat Darren Soto was elected to District 49.
June 26, 2007 78 120 0 Republicans Dennis Baxley (District 24) and Charlie Dean (43) both resigned effective this day to run in a special election for Senate District 3.[10] Republicans Kurt Kelly (24) and Ron Schultz (43) were elected to succeed them.
August 31, 2007 77 119 1 Republican Mark Mahon (District 16) resigned after being appointed to the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court.[11]
September 12, 2007 76 118 2 Republican Mike Davis (District 101) died.
September 18, 2007 77 119 1 Republican Charles McBurney was elected to District 16.
October 31, 2007 76 118 2 Republican David Mealor (District 34) resigned to pursue an application for Chancellor of the Division of Community Colleges in the Department of Education.[12]
November 6, 2007 77 119 1 Republican Chris Dorworth was elected to District 34.
November 20, 2007 78 120 0 Republican Matt Hudson was elected to District 101.
November 28, 2007 41 119 1 Democrat Wilbert "Tee" Holloway (District 103) resigned after being appointed to the Miami-Dade County School Board.[13]
February 15, 2008 40 118 2 Democrat Frank Peterman (District 55) resigned after being appointed Secretary of the Department of Juvenile Justice.[14]
February 26, 2008 41 77 118 2 Republican Bob Allen (District 32) resigned effective this day after being convicted of soliciting sex in a park bathroom.[15][16] Democrat Tony Sasso was elected to succeed him.
March 4, 2008 42 119 1 Democrat Oscar Braynon was elected to District 103.
April 10, 2008 76 118 2 Republican Don Davis (District 18) died.
April 15, 2008 43 119 1 Democrat Darryl Rouson was elected to District 55.
Final voting share 36.1% 63.9%
Beginning of next legislature 44 76 120 0

Major legislation and events

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Senate President Ken Pruitt and House Speaker Marco Rubio called a special session ("A") for January 16–22, 2007, to address property insurance reform and a revision of the state building codes.

The 2007 regular session resulted in several major pieces of legislation:

  • Law 1
  • Law 2

Pruitt and Rubio called a second special session ("B") for June 12–22 to consider legislation to reduce and restructure ad valorem taxes, and they called a third special session ("C") for October 3–12 to adjust the state budget in response to decreased revenues. That session was extended to October 29.

During the 2008 regular session, the legislature passed several significant new laws:

  • Law 1
  • Law 2

Members

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Senate

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Dist. Name Party Residence Counties represented First elected[17] Term up
1 Tony Hill Dem Jacksonville Parts of Duval, Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, Volusia 2002 2008
2 Durell Peaden Rep Crestview Holmes, Washington, and parts of Bay, Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton 2000 2010
3 Nancy Argenziano Rep Crystal River Baker, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Suwannee, Taylor, and parts of Citrus, Columbia, Jefferson, Leon, Levy, Madison, Marion 2002 2008
Charlie Dean Rep Inverness 2007
4 Don Gaetz Rep Niceville Parts of Bay, Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton 2006 2010
5 Stephen Wise Rep Jacksonville Parts of Clay, Duval, Nassau, St. Johns 2001 2008
6 Al Lawson Dem Tallahassee Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Liberty, Wakulla, and parts of Bay, Jefferson, Leon, Madison 2000 2010
7 Evelyn Lynn Rep Ormond Beach Parts of Clay, Marion, Putnam, Volusia 2002 2008
8 Jim King Rep Jacksonville Parts of Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns, Volusia 1999 2010
9 Daniel Webster Rep Winter Garden Parts of Orange, Osceola, Seminole 1998 2008
10 Ronda Storms Rep Brandon Parts of Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk 2006 2010
11 Mike Fasano Rep New Port Richey Parts of Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas 2002 2008
12 Victor Crist Rep Tampa Parts of Hillsborough, Pasco 2000 2010
13 Dennis Jones Rep Seminole Part of Pinellas 2002 2008
14 Steve Oelrich Rep Gainesville Alachua, Bradford, Gilchrist, Union, and parts of Columbia, Levy, Marion, Putnam 2006 2010
15 Paula Dockery Rep Lakeland Parts of Hernando, Lake, Osceola, Polk, Sumter 2002 2008
16 Charlie Justice Dem St. Petersburg Parts of Hillsborough, Pinellas 2006 2010
17 JD Alexander Rep Winter Haven Hardee, Highlands, and parts of DeSoto, Glades, Okeechobee, Polk, St. Lucie 2002 2008
18 Arthenia Joyner Dem Tampa Parts of Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas 2006 2010
19 Gary Siplin Dem Orlando Parts of Orange, Osceola 2002 2008
20 Carey Baker Rep Eustis Parts of Lake, Marion, Seminole, Sumter, Volusia 2004 2010
21 Mike Bennett Rep Bradenton Parts of Charlotte, DeSoto, Lee, Manatee, Sarasota 2002 2008
22 Lee Constantine Rep Altamonte Springs Parts of Orange, Seminole 2000 2010
23 Lisa Carlton Rep Osprey Parts of Charlotte, Manatee, Sarasota 1998 2008
24 Bill Posey Rep Rockledge Parts of Brevard, Orange, Seminole 2000 2010
25 Jeff Atwater Rep Palm Beach Gardens Parts of Broward, Palm Beach 2002 2008
26 Mike Haridopolos Rep Melbourne Parts of Brevard, Osceola 2003 2010
27 Dave Aronberg Dem Greenacres Parts of Charlotte, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Palm Beach 2002 2008
28 Ken Pruitt Rep Port St. Lucie Martin and parts of Indian River, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie 2000 2010
29 Mandy Dawson Dem Ft. Lauderdale Parts of Broward, Palm Beach 1998 2008
30 Ted Deutch Dem Boca Raton Parts of Broward, Palm Beach 2006 2010
31 Steven Geller Dem Hallandale Beach Part of Broward 1998 2008
32 Jeremy Ring Dem Margate Part of Broward 2006 2010
33 Frederica Wilson Dem Miami Part of Miami-Dade 2002 2008
34 Nan Rich Dem Weston Parts of Broward, Miami-Dade 2004 2010
35 Gwen Margolis Dem Miami Beach Parts of Broward, Miami-Dade 2002 2008
36 Alex Díaz de la Portilla Rep Miami Part of Miami-Dade 2000 2010
37 Burt Saunders Rep Naples Parts of Collier, Lee 1998 2008
38 J. Alex Villalobos Rep Miami Part of Miami-Dade 2000 2010
39 Larcenia Bullard Dem Miami Monroe and parts of Broward, Collier, Hendry, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach 2002 2008
40 Rudy García Rep Hialeah Part of Miami-Dade 2000 2010

House of Representatives

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Dist. Name Party Residence Counties represented First elected[17]
1 Greg Evers Rep Baker Parts of Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa 2001
2 Dave Murzin Rep Pensacola Part of Escambia 2002
3 Holly Benson Rep Pensacola Parts of Escambia, Santa Rosa 2000
Clay Ford Rep Gulf Breeze 2007
4 Ray Sansom Rep Destin Parts of Okaloosa, Santa Rosa 2002
5 Don Brown Rep DeFuniak Springs Holmes, Washington, and parts of Jackson, Okaloosa, Walton 2000
6 Jimmy Patronis Rep Panama City Gulf and parts of Bay, Franklin 2006
7 Marti Coley Rep Marianna Calhoun, Liberty, and parts of Bay, Gadsden, Jackson, Leon, Okaloosa, Wakulla, Walton 2005
8 Curtis Richardson Dem Tallahassee Parts of Gadsden, Leon 2000
9 Loranne Ausley Dem Tallahassee Parts of Jefferson, Leon 2000
10 Will Kendrick Dem Carrabelle Hamilton, Madison, Taylor, and parts of Alachua, Columbia, Dixie, Franklin, Jefferson, Levy, Wakulla 2000
Rep
11 Debbie Boyd Dem Newberry Gilchrist, Lafayette, Suwannee, and parts of Alachua, Columbia, Dixie 2006
12 Aaron Bean Rep Fernandina Beach Baker, Nassau, Union, and parts of Bradford, Clay, Duval 2000
13 Jennifer Carroll Rep Fleming Island Parts of Clay, Duval 2003
14 Terry Fields Dem Jacksonville Part of Duval 2000
15 Audrey Gibson Dem Jacksonville Part of Duval 2002
16 Mark Mahon Rep Jacksonville Part of Duval 2000
Charles McBurney Rep Jacksonville 2007
17 Stan Jordan Rep Jacksonville Part of Duval 2000
18 Don Davis Rep Jacksonville Parts of Duval, St. Johns 2000
19 Dick Kravitz Rep Jacksonville Parts of Clay, Duval, St. Johns 2000
20 William Proctor Rep St. Augustine Parts of Clay, Flagler, St. Johns 2004
21 Joe Pickens Rep Palatka Putnam and parts of Bradford, Clay, Marion, Volusia 2000
22 Larry Cretul Rep Ocala Parts of Alachua, Levy, Marion 2002
23 Charles Chestnut IV Dem Gainesville Parts of Alachua, Marion 2006
24 Dennis Baxley Rep Ocala Part of Marion 2000
Kurt Kelly Rep Ocala 2007
25 Alan Hays Rep Umatilla Parts of Lake, Seminole, Volusia 2004
26 Pat Patterson Rep DeLand Parts of Flagler, Volusia 2002
27 Joyce Cusack Dem DeLand Part of Volusia 2000
28 Dorothy Hukill Rep Port Orange Part of Volusia 2004
29 Ralph Poppell Rep Vero Beach Parts of Brevard, Indian River 2002
30 Thad Altman Rep Viera Part of Brevard 2003
31 Mitch Needelman Rep Melbourne Part of Brevard 2000
32 Bob Allen Rep Merritt Island Parts of Brevard, Orange 2000
Tony Sasso Dem Cocoa Beach 2008
33 Sandy Adams Rep Orlando Parts of Orange, Seminole, Volusia 2002
34 David Mealor Rep Lake Mary Parts of Orange, Seminole 2000
Chris Dorworth Rep Lake Mary 2007
35 Dean Cannon Rep Winter Park Part of Orange 2004
36 Scott Randolph Dem Orlando Part of Orange 2006
37 David Simmons Rep Maitland Parts of Orange, Seminole 2000
38 Bryan Nelson Rep Apopka Part of Orange 2006
39 Geraldine Thompson Dem Orlando Part of Orange 2006
40 Andy Gardiner Rep Orlando Part of Orange 2000
41 Steve Precourt Rep Orlando Parts of Lake, Orange, Osceola 2006
42 Hugh H. Gibson III Rep The Villages Parts of Lake, Marion, Sumter 2000
43 Charlie Dean Rep Inverness Citrus and parts of Hernando, Levy 2002
Ron Schultz Rep Homosassa 2007
44 Rob Schenck Rep Spring Hill Parts of Hernando, Pasco, Sumter 2006
45 Tom Anderson Rep Dunedin Parts of Pasco, Pinellas 2002
46 John Legg Rep Port Richey Part of Pasco 2004
47 Kevin Ambler Rep Lutz Part of Hillsborough 2002
48 Peter Nehr Rep Tarpon Springs Parts of Pasco, Pinellas 2006
49 John Quiñones Rep Kissimmee Parts of Orange, Osceola 2002
Darren Soto Dem Orlando 2007
50 Ed Hooper Rep Clearwater Part of Pinellas 2006
51 Janet Long Dem Seminole Part of Pinellas 2006
52 Bill Heller Dem St. Petersburg Part of Pinellas 2006
53 Rick Kriseman Dem St. Petersburg Part of Pinellas 2006
54 Jim Frishe Rep St. Petersburg Part of Pinellas 2006
55 Frank Peterman Dem St. Petersburg Parts of Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota 2000
Darryl Rouson Dem St. Petersburg 2008
56 Anthony Trey Traviesa Rep Tampa Part of Hillsborough 2004
57 Faye Culp Rep Tampa Part of Hillsborough 2002
58 Michael Scionti Dem Tampa Part of Hillsborough 2006
59 Betty Reed Dem Tampa Part of Hillsborough 2006
60 Ed Homan Rep Tampa Part of Hillsborough 2002
61 Will Weatherford Rep Wesley Chapel Parts of Hillsborough, Pasco 2006
62 Rich Glorioso Rep Plant City Part of Hillsborough, Pasco 2004
63 Seth McKeel Rep Lakeland Parts of Hillsborough, Polk 2006
64 Dennis Ross Rep Lakeland Part of Polk 2002
65 Marty Bowen Rep Haines City Part of Polk 2000
66 Baxter Troutman Rep Winter Haven Hardee and parts of Highlands, Polk 2002
67 Ron Reagan Rep Bradenton Parts of Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota 2002
68 Bill Galvano Rep Bradenton Parts of Hillsborough, Manatee 2002
69 Keith Fitzgerald Dem Sarasota Parts of Manatee, Sarasota 2006
70 Doug Holder Rep Sarasota Part of Sarasota 2006
71 Michael Grant Rep Port Charlotte Parts of Charlotte, Lee, Sarasota 2004
72 Paige Kreegel Rep Punta Gorda DeSoto and parts of Charlotte, Lee 2004
73 Nick Thompson Rep Fort Myers Part of Lee 2006
74 Gary Aubuchon Rep Cape Coral Parts of Charlotte, Lee 2006
75 Trudi Williams Rep Fort Myers Parts of Collier, Lee 2004
76 Garrett Richter Rep Naples Part of Collier 2006
77 Denise Grimsley Rep Lake Placid Glades, Hendry, and parts of Collier, Highlands 2004
78 Richard Machek Dem Boca Raton Parts of Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie 2000
79 Frank Attkisson Rep St. Cloud Parts of Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola 2000
80 Stan Mayfield Rep Vero Beach Parts of Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie 2000
81 Gayle Harrell Rep Stuart Parts of Martin, St. Lucie 2000
82 William Snyder Rep Stuart Parts of Martin, Palm Beach, St. Lucie 2006
83 Carl Domino Rep Jupiter Part of Palm Beach 2002
84 Priscilla Taylor Dem West Palm Beach Part of Palm Beach 2004
85 Shelley Vana Dem Lantana Part of Palm Beach 2002
86 Maria Sachs Dem Delray Beach Part of Palm Beach 2006
87 Adam Hasner Rep Delray Beach Parts of Broward, Palm Beach 2002
88 Susan Bucher Dem West Palm Beach Part of Palm Beach 2000
89 Mary Brandenburg Dem West Palm Beach Part of Palm Beach 2002
90 Kelly Skidmore Dem Boca Raton Parts of Broward, Palm Beach 2006
91 Ellyn Bogdanoff Rep Fort Lauderdale Parts of Broward, Palm Beach 2004
92 Jack Seiler Dem Fort Lauderdale Part of Broward 2000
93 Perry Thurston Dem Plantation Part of Broward 2006
94 Matt Meadows Dem Fort Lauderdale Part of Broward 2000
95 Jim Waldman Dem Coconut Creek Part of Broward 2006
96 Ari Porth Dem Coral Springs Part of Broward 2004
97 Marty Kiar Dem Davie Part of Broward 2006
98 Franklin Sands Dem Weston Part of Broward 2004
99 Elaine Schwartz Dem Hollywood Part of Broward 2006
100 Evan Jenne Dem Dania Beach Part of Broward 2006
101 Mike Davis Rep Naples Parts of Broward, Collier 2002
Matt Hudson Rep Naples 2007
102 Eddy González Rep Hialeah Parts of Broward, Miami-Dade 2006
103 Wilbert "Tee" Holloway Dem Miami Part of Miami-Dade 2000
Oscar Braynon Dem Miami Gardens 2008
104 Yolly Roberson Dem Miami Part of Miami-Dade 2002
105 Joe Gibbons Dem Hallandale Beach Parts of Broward, Collier 2006
106 Dan Gelber Dem Miami Beach Part of Miami-Dade 2000
107 Luis Garcia Dem Miami Beach Part of Miami-Dade 2006
108 Ronald Brisé Dem North Miami Part of Miami-Dade 2006
109 Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Dem Miami Part of Miami-Dade 2000
110 René García Rep Hialeah Part of Miami-Dade 2000
111 Marco Rubio Rep West Miami Part of Miami-Dade 2000
112 David Rivera Rep Miami Part of Miami-Dade 2002
113 Carlos López-Cantera Rep Miami Part of Miami-Dade 2004
114 Anitere Flores Rep Miami Part of Miami-Dade 2004
115 Juan-Carlos Planas Rep Miami Part of Miami-Dade 2002
116 Marcelo Llorente Rep Miami Part of Miami-Dade 2002
117 Julio Robaina Rep Miami Part of Miami-Dade 2002
118 Ed Bullard Dem Miami Part of Miami-Dade 2000
119 Juan Zapata Rep Miami Part of Miami-Dade 2002
120 Ron Saunders Dem Key West Monroe and part of Miami-Dade 2006

References

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  1. ^ "1998-99 Senate Journal" (PDF). archive.flsenate.gov. Retrieved 2016-02-09.
  2. ^ "1999-2000 Senate Journal" (PDF). archive.flsenate.gov. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference senjournal97 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference senjournal98 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ Schnell, Larry (May 3, 2007). "Senator Argenziano named to the PSC; three candidates seek her seat". Levy County Journal. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
  6. ^ "Florida House of Representatives - Historic Journals". www.myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  7. ^ Voyles, Karen (December 14, 2006). "State lawmaker switches parties". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  8. ^ Bousquet, Steve (December 29, 2006). "Crist names four department chiefs". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  9. ^ Grogan, Mike (May 3, 2007). "Quinones' Gamble Pays Off: Wins Local Race After Leaving State Legislature". Haines City Reporter. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  10. ^ Follick, Joe (May 1, 2007). "Baxley, Dean resign seats". Ocala Star-Banner. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  11. ^ Rushing, J. Taylor (June 29, 2007). "Mahon gets chosen for judgeship". Florida Times-Union. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  12. ^ Kennedy, John (August 21, 2007). "Lake Mary lawmaker will resign to seek community-colleges post". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  13. ^ "Crist names legislator to school board". Associated Press. November 20, 2007. Retrieved March 30, 2016 – via St. Augustine Record.
  14. ^ Leary, Alex; Bousquet, Steve (February 8, 2008). "Savvy chief at child justice". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved March 30, 2016 – via St. Augustine Record.
  15. ^ Sellers, Laurin (November 17, 2007). "Allen resigns state seat after sex-solicitation sentence". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved March 30, 2016 – via Treasure Coast Palm.
  16. ^ "Allen resigns from House". Associated Press. November 17, 2007. Retrieved March 30, 2016 – via St. Petersburg Times.
  17. ^ a b Year first elected to their current time in office. Members may have previously served other, non-consecutive stints.
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