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February 6, 2015

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Secretary of the Senate

Suite 405, The Capitol

404 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100

SENATE OFFICES AND PROFESSIONAL STAFFPresident’s OfficePresident: Senator Andy Gardiner409 The Capitol, 404 South Monroe Street....................................................................(850) 487-5229

Senate VOIP 5229Chief of Staff: Reynold MeyerDeputy Chief of Staff on Communications: Katie BettaDeputy Chief of Staff on Legislative Policy: Tony CorteseGeneral Counsel: George LevesqueSenior Policy Advisor on Health : Carol GormleySenior Policy Advisor on Economic Affairs: Andrew MackintoshSenior Policy Advisor on External Affairs: Stacy Vancamp-GarciaSenior Policy Advisor on Governmental Operations and the Environment: Lisa VickersOffice Manager and Scheduler: Carlecia Collins

President Pro TemporePresident Pro Tempore: Senator Garrett Richter404 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street..................................................(850) 487-5023

Senate VOIP 5023

Office of the General CounselGeneral Counsel: George Levesque302 The Capitol, 404 South Monroe Street....................................................................(850) 487-5237

Senate VOIP 5237Administrative Assistant: Shirlyne Everette

Majority (Republican) OfficeMajority Leader: Senator Bill Galvano330 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street..................................................(850) 487-5184

Senate VOIP 5184Deputy Majority (Republican) Leader: Senator Denise GrimsleyStaff Director: Ronnie WhitakerAttorney: Christie LetarteLegislative Analysts: Jay Ferrin, Allie Mattice and Brian McManusPress Secretary: Maggie MicklerAdministrative Assistant: Diane Vanderhoff

Minority (Democratic) OfficeMinority (Democratic) Leader: Senator Arthenia L. Joyner228 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street..................................................(850) 487-5833

Senate VOIP 5833Minority (Democratic) Leader Pro Tempore: Senator Oscar Braynon IIMinority (Democratic) Whip: Senator Joseph AbruzzoDeputy Minority (Democratic) Whip: Senator Maria Lorts SachsMinority (Democratic) Caucus Rules Chair: Senator Darren SotoStaff Director: David CoxAttorney: Stephanie MorseLegislative Analysts: Alexander Barrio and Margaret ThomasCommunications Director: Michelle DeMarcoAdministrative Assistant: Sherese Gainous

Secretary of the Senate405 The Capitol, 404 South Monroe Street....................................................................(850) 487-5270

Senate VOIP 5270Secretary of the Senate: Debbie Brown

Administration and Front Office ............................................................................... (850) 487-5270Senate VOIP 5270405 The Capitol, 404 South Monroe Street

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Secretary of the Senate 405 The Capitol, 404 South Monroe Street.................................................................... (850) 487-5270

Senate VOIP 5270 Secretary of the Senate: Debbie Brown Administration and Front Office ............................................................................... (850) 487-5270 405 The Capitol, 404 South Monroe Street Senate VOIP 5270

Bill Drafting ............................................................................................................... (850) 487-5312 310 The Capitol, 404 South Monroe Street, James Rhea Senate VOIP 5312

Calendar and Bill Filing ............................................................................................ (850) 487-5267 405 The Capitol, Gary McKenzie and Robert Keith Senate VOIP 5267

Committee Reports .................................................................................................... (850) 487-5267 405 The Capitol, Robert Keith Senate VOIP 5267

Copy Center ............................................................................................................... (850) 487-5176 38 Senate Office Building, Bill McCully and Karen Holden Senate VOIP 5176

Journal, Publishing and Research.............................................................................. (850) 487-5270 305 The Capitol, Lucy Carter Senate VOIP 5270

Document Center and Amendment Filing ................................................................ (850) 487-5915 304 The Capitol, Charlie Frier Senate VOIP 5915

Engrossing and Enrolling, Publications, and House Messages ................................ (850) 487-5270 308 The Capitol, Shasta W. Kruse Senate VOIP 5270

Graphics and Photography ........................................................................................ (850) 487-5922 2000 The Capitol, Mike Thurmond and Darryl Jarmon Senate VOIP 5922

Print Services ............................................................................................................. (850) 487-5270 405 The Capitol, Travis Spiers Senate VOIP 5270

Senate Information Technology 30 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street.................................................... (850) 487-5111

Senate VOIP 5111

212 Senate Office Building…………………………………………………………… (850) 487-5793 Chief Information Officer: Bob Endress Senate VOIP 5793

Office of the Senate Sergeant at Arms 403 The Capitol, 404 South Monroe Street....................................................................(850) 487-5224

Senate VOIP 5224 Sergeants at Arms: Donald Severance and Tim Hay Page Program ............................................................................................................. (850) 487-5256 32 Senate Office Building, Linda Wilkie Senate VOIP 5256

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DIRECTORY

THE FLORIDA SENATE

Senator District Office Tallahassee Office

ABRUZZO, Joseph (D)Minority (Democratic) Whip25th District

Spouse: Brandy

(561) 791-4774Senate VOIP 42500FAX (888) [email protected] West Forest Hill BoulevardSuite 200Wellington 33414-5785

Asst.: Christine DonFrancesco

Secy.: Benjamin Durgan and ShreyaKuntawala

(561) 829-1410Open Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.110 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. BoulevardBelle Glade 33430-3900

(850) 487-5025Senate VOIP 5025222 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100

Committees: Finance and Tax, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services;Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Community Affairs; Fiscal Policy; Regulated Industries;Joint Legislative Auditing Committee, Alternating Chair; and Joint Subcommittee on Auditor GeneralSelection

ALTMAN, Thad (R)16th District

Spouse: Mary Pat

(321) 868-2132Senate VOIP 41600FAX (888) [email protected] Astronaut BoulevardSuite 210Cape Canaveral 32920

Asst.: Nancy Bernier, Selene Bruns, RickKendust and Devon West

(772) 571-61151225 Main StreetSebastian 32958


Committees: Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, Chair; Children, Families, and ElderAffairs, Vice Chair; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government;Environmental Preservation and Conservation; and Finance and Tax

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BEAN, Aaron (R)4th District

Spouse: Abby

(904) 346-5039Senate VOIP 40400FAX [email protected] Atlantic BoulevardJacksonville 32207

Asst.: Dee Alexander, Joseph Endicott andMeghan Tarsitano

By Appointment OnlyPlease call (904) 346-5039Fernandina Beach

(850) 487-5004Senate VOIP 5004FAX (850) 410-4805302 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100

Committees: Health Policy, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Commerce andTourism; Fiscal Policy; Judiciary; Regulated Industries; and Joint Administrative Procedures Committee

BENACQUISTO, Lizbeth (R)30th District

Spouse: Bruce

(239) 338-2570Senate VOIP [email protected] First StreetUnit 305Fort Myers 33901

Asst.: Dane Bennett, Tamara Holliday andMatthew Hunter


Committees: Banking and Insurance, Chair; Appropriations, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health andHuman Services; Education Pre-K - 12; Higher Education; Judiciary; Rules; Joint Legislative AuditingCommittee; and Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining

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BRADLEY, Rob (R)7th District

Spouse: Jennifer

(904) 278-2085Senate VOIP [email protected] Park AvenueSuite 303Orange Park 32073

Asst.: Steven Richardson and RhettRoberts

(352) 264-4004Santa Fe CollegeCenter for Innovation & EconomicDevelopment530 West University Avenue, BuildingDB, Room 127Gainesville 32601

Asst.: Tonya Shays

(904) 966-6280 extension 3933Starke


Asst.: Jason Welty

Committees: Regulated Industries, Chair; Fiscal Policy, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal andCivil Justice; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Community Affairs; Criminal Justice; JointLegislative Auditing Committee; and Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining

BRANDES, Jeff (R)22nd District

Spouse: Natalie

(727) 552-2745Senate VOIP [email protected] Fourth Street NorthSuite 101St. Petersburg 33704-1300

Asst.: Robert Combs, Trent Phillips andChris Spencer


Committees: Transportation, Chair; Community Affairs, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation,Tourism, and Economic Development; Criminal Justice; Education Pre-K - 12; Judiciary; and JointCommittee on Public Counsel Oversight

BRAYNON II, Oscar (D)Minority (Democratic) Leader ProTempore36th District

Spouse: Melissa

(305) 654-7150Senate VOIP 43600FAX (305) [email protected] NW 183rd StreetMiami Gardens 33169

Asst.: Oneca Lowery and Katia SaintFleur


Committees: Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Vice Chair; Ethics and Elections; Health Policy;Higher Education; Regulated Industries; Transportation; and Joint Legislative Budget Commission

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BULLARD, Dwight (D)39th District

(305) 234-2208Senate VOIP 43900FAX (305) [email protected] Caribbean BoulevardSuite 435Cutler Bay 33189

Asst.: Venusmia Fernandez-Lovely, TyrellHall, Aaron McKinney and SeanNixon


Committees: Transportation, Vice Chair; Agriculture; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Education Pre-K -12; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Joint Administrative Procedures Committee; and JointSelect Committee on Collective Bargaining

CLEMENS, Jeff (D)27th District

(561) 540-1140Senate VOIP 42700FAX (561) [email protected] Lake AvenueUnit CLake Worth 33460

Asst.: Evelyn DuPlecy and ChaunceyGraham


Committees: Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, Vice Chair;Banking and Insurance; Criminal Justice; Education Pre-K - 12; Ethics and Elections; and Fiscal Policy

DEAN, Charles S. “Charlie”, Sr. (R)5th District

Spouse: Judy

(352) 860-5175Senate VOIP [email protected] Tompkins StreetInverness 34450

Asst.: Janet Oehmig and Judy Wells

(352) 873-6513Senate VOIP 40510315 Southeast 25th AvenueOcala 34471-2689

Asst.: Nicholas Abrahams and ChaseDaniels


Toll Free: 1-866-538-2831

Committees: Environmental Preservation and Conservation, Chair; Agriculture, Vice Chair; AppropriationsSubcommittee on General Government; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Communications, Energy,and Public Utilities; and Community Affairs

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DETERT, Nancy C. (R)28th District

(941) 480-3547Senate VOIP 42800FAX (941) [email protected] Commercial CourtSuite DVenice 34292

Asst.: Charlie Anderson, Rita Faulknerand GeeDee Kerr


Committees: Commerce and Tourism, Chair; Education Pre-K - 12, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee onTransportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Banking and Insurance; Children, Families, andElder Affairs; and Joint Administrative Procedures Committee

DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA, Miguel(R)40th District

(305) 643-7200Senate VOIP [email protected] Coral WaySuite 505Miami 33145

Asst.: Anabel Castillo and Julio Guillen


Asst.: Patricia Gosney

Committees: Judiciary, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development;Community Affairs; Finance and Tax; Regulated Industries; and Rules

EVERS, Greg (R)2nd District

(850) 595-0213Senate VOIP 40200FAX (888) [email protected] E. Zaragoza StreetPensacola 32502-6048

Asst.: Ann McGraw and Dave Murzin

(850) 564-1026FAX (850) 564-11705234 Willing StreetMilton 32570

Asst.: Sharon Brooks and Shannon Hardy


Committees: Criminal Justice, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Communications,Energy, and Public Utilities; Environmental Preservation and Conservation; Military and VeteransAffairs, Space, and Domestic Security; and Transportation

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FLORES, Anitere (R)37th District

Spouse: Dustin

(305) 270-6550Senate VOIP [email protected] North Kendall Dr.Suite 309Miami 33176

Asst.: Maria Chamorro, William McReaand Lissette Vasquez


Committees: Fiscal Policy, Chair; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Ethicsand Elections; Finance and Tax; Health Policy; and Regulated Industries

GAETZ, Don (R)1st District

Spouse: Vicky

(850) 897-5747Senate VOIP 40100FAX (888) [email protected] Legendary DriveSuite 230Destin 32541

Asst.: Emily Badraun and Melissa Ullery

(850) 747-58565230 West U.S. Highway 98Administration Building2nd FloorPanama City 32401

Asst.: Allison Hess


Asst.: Eric Edwards

Toll Free: 1-866-450-4366

Committees: Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Chair; Appropriations; Education Pre-K - 12; Ethics andElections; Health Policy; Higher Education; and Rules

GALVANO, Bill (R)Majority Leader26th District

Spouse: Julie

(941) 741-3401Senate VOIP [email protected] Manatee Avenue WestSuite 201Bradenton 34205

Asst.: Whitney Deem, Brody Enwright,Kathy Galea and Amanda Romant


Committees: Agriculture; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Education Pre-K - 12; HealthPolicy; Rules; and Joint Legislative Budget Commission

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GARCIA, Rene (R)38th District

(305) 364-3100Senate VOIP 43800FAX (305) [email protected] West 68th StreetSuite 201Hialeah 33014

Asst.: Chastity Acosta and Jesus Tundidor


Secy.: Alessandro D'Amico

Committees: Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, Chair; Agriculture; Appropriations;Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Education Pre-K -12; Health Policy; and Joint Legislative Budget Commission

GARDINER, Andy (R)President13th District

Spouse: Camille

(407) 428-5800Senate VOIP [email protected] East Michigan StreetOrlando 32806

Asst.: Gina Herron and Kathy Johnson

(850) 487-5013Senate VOIP 5013409 The Capitol404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100

GIBSON, Audrey (D)9th District

(904) 359-2553Senate VOIP 40900FAX (904) [email protected] East Union StreetSuite 104Jacksonville 32202

Asst.: Farisha Hamid and TeresaWilliams-Elam


Committees: Criminal Justice, Vice Chair; Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, Vice Chair;Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development;Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Rules; and Joint Legislative Auditing Committee

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GRIMSLEY, Denise (R)Deputy Majority (Republican)Leader21st District

(863) 386-6016Senate VOIP [email protected] South Commerce AvenueSuite ASebring 33870

Asst.: Larry Ford and Marty Mielke

(863) 679-4847212 East Stuart AvenueLake Wales 33853

Asst.: Anne Bell and Andrea Jahna


Committees: Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities, Chair; Agriculture; Appropriations; AppropriationsSubcommittee on Health and Human Services; Health Policy; Transportation; Joint AdministrativeProcedures Committee, Alternating Chair; and Joint Legislative Budget Commission

HAYS, Alan (R)11th District

Spouse: Jeanne

(352) 742-6441Senate VOIP [email protected] South Central AvenueUmatilla 32784-9290

Asst.: Nanci Cornwell and JessicaCrawford

(352) 360-6739FAX (352) 360-67481104 Main StreetThe Villages 32159

(352) 241-9344FAX (888) 263-3677685 West Montrose StreetSuite 210Clermont 34711

Asst.: Renee Hodges


Committees: Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Chair; Governmental Oversight andAccountability, Vice Chair; Appropriations; Environmental Preservation and Conservation; Ethics andElections; Fiscal Policy; and Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining, Alternating Chair

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HUKILL, Dorothy L. (R)8th District

(386) 304-7630Senate VOIP 40800FAX (888) [email protected] Dunlawton AvenueUnit 17Port Orange 32127

Asst.: Elizabeth Fetterhoff and LindseySwindle

Secy.: Edith Little

(352) 694-0160Ocala City Hall110 Southeast Watula Avenue3rd FloorOcala 34471

Asst.: Connie Mullis


Committees: Finance and Tax, Chair; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities, Vice Chair; Appropriations;Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Banking andInsurance; Fiscal Policy; and Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight

JOYNER, Arthenia L. (D)Minority (Democratic) Leader19th District

(813) 233-4277Senate VOIP [email protected] West Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.BoulevardSuite CTampa 33603-3415

Asst.: Randi Rosete, Rosalie Smith andKassandra Timothe


Committees: Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice, Vice Chair; Appropriations; Health Policy;Higher Education; Judiciary; Rules; and Joint Legislative Budget Commission

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LATVALA, Jack (R)20th District

(727) 793-2797Senate VOIP 42000FAX (727) [email protected] U.S. Highway 19 NorthSuite 201Clearwater 33763

Asst.: Tracy Caddell and CourtneyVandenberg


Asst.: Brenda Johnson

Committees: Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, Chair;Appropriations; Commerce and Tourism; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; RegulatedIndustries; and Rules

LEE, Tom (R)24th District

(813) 653-7061Senate VOIP [email protected] Oakfield DriveSuite DBrandon 33511

Asst.: Audie Canney and Douglas Roberts


Asst.: Pierce Schuessler

Committees: Appropriations, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Banking and Insurance;Rules; and Joint Legislative Budget Commission, Alternating Chair

LEGG, John (R)17th District

Spouse: Suzanne

(813) 909-9919Senate VOIP 41700FAX [email protected] Crystal Grove BoulevardLutz 33548

Asst.: Jim Browne, Rich Reidy and BeckyZizzo


Committees: Education Pre-K - 12, Chair; Ethics and Elections, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee onEducation; Fiscal Policy; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; and Higher Education

MARGOLIS, Gwen (D)35th District

(305) 571-5777Senate VOIP [email protected] Biscayne BoulevardSuite 600Miami 33137

Asst.: Daniel Bruno and ZoraidaDruckman


Asst.: Theresa Frederick

Committees: Regulated Industries, Vice Chair; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government;Banking and Insurance; Finance and Tax; and Fiscal Policy

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MONTFORD, Bill (D)3rd District

Spouse: Jane

(850) 487-5003Senate VOIP 5003FAX (850) [email protected] Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100

Asst.: Marilyn Barnes, Melissa Durham,Taylor Peck and Marcia Mathis

(850) 627-9100Senate VOIP 4032020 East Washington StreetSuite DQuincy 32351


Committees: Agriculture, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Vice Chair; Appropriations; Banking andInsurance; Education Pre-K - 12; and Rules

NEGRON, Joe (R)32nd District

Spouse: Rebecca

(772) 219-1665Senate VOIP 43200FAX (772) [email protected] Southwest Corporate ParkwaySuite 204Palm City 34990

Asst.: Holly Demers and Carrie Lira


Toll Free: 1-888-759-0791

Committees: Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice, Chair; Appropriations; Banking andInsurance; Ethics and Elections; Higher Education; Regulated Industries; and Rules

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RICHTER, Garrett (R)President Pro Tempore23rd District

Spouse: Diana

(239) 417-6205Senate VOIP [email protected] East Tamiami TrailSuite 203Naples 34112-4961

Asst.: Rebecca “Becky” Kokkinos andSandra Mummert

(239) 338-2777FAX (888) 263-789325 Homestead Road NorthSuite 42 BLehigh Acres 33936

Asst.: Michael Nachef


Committees: Ethics and Elections, Chair; Banking and Insurance, Vice Chair; Appropriations; AppropriationsSubcommittee on Health and Human Services; Commerce and Tourism; Regulated Industries; and Rules

RING, Jeremy (D)29th District

Spouse: Sharon

(954) 917-1392Senate VOIP 42900FAX (954) [email protected] Margate BoulevardMargate 33063

Asst.: John Piskadlo, Sheldon Plotnickand Joel Ramos


Committees: Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Chair; Judiciary, Vice Chair; Appropriations;Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Commerce andTourism; and Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining

SACHS, Maria Lorts (D)Deputy Minority (Democratic)Whip34th District

Spouse: Peter

(561) 279-1427Senate VOIP 43400FAX (561) [email protected] Beach City Hall100 Northwest 1st AvenueDelray Beach 33444

Asst.: Matthew Damsky, Gladys Ferrerand Laura Jimenez


Committees: Higher Education, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and EconomicDevelopment; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Fiscal Policy; Military and VeteransAffairs, Space, and Domestic Security; and Regulated Industries

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SIMMONS, David (R)10th District

(407) 262-7578Senate VOIP [email protected] Maitland AvenueSuite 304Altamonte Springs 32701

Asst.: Valerie Clarke, Diane Suddes andJean Van Smith


Committees: Rules, Chair; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Banking and Insurance;Environmental Preservation and Conservation; Higher Education; Judiciary; and Joint Legislative BudgetCommission

SIMPSON, Wilton (R)18th District

Spouse: Kathy

(727) 816-1120Senate VOIP 41800FAX (888) [email protected] Grand Boulevard(Post Office Box 787)New Port Richey 34656

Asst.: Patty Harrison and Judy Parker

Secy.: Keaton Alexander

(352) 540-607410 West Jefferson Street(Post Office Box 938)Brooksville 34605


Asst.: Rachel Perrin Rogers

Committees: Community Affairs, Chair; Environmental Preservation and Conservation, Vice Chair; AppropriationsSubcommittee on General Government; Finance and Tax; Judiciary; Transportation; Joint LegislativeAuditing Committee; and Joint Subcommittee on Auditor General Selection

SMITH, Christopher L. (D)31st District

Spouse: Desorae Giles-Smith

(954) 321-2705Senate VOIP 43100FAX (954) [email protected] Northwest 6th StreetFort Lauderdale 33311

Asst.: Diane Randolph and SharondaWright-Placide

Secy.: Shakira Hamilton


Committees: Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, Vice Chair; Appropriations; Banking andInsurance; Environmental Preservation and Conservation; Ethics and Elections; and Joint Committee onPublic Counsel Oversight, Alternating Chair

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SOBEL, Eleanor (D)33rd District

Spouse: Stuart

(954) 924-3693Senate VOIP 43300FAX (954) [email protected] “Old” LibraryFirst Floor2600 Hollywood BoulevardHollywood 33020

Asst.: Nicole Graham, Yale Olenick andJeremy Shir


Committees: Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, Chair; Health Policy, Vice Chair; Agriculture; AppropriationsSubcommittee on Health and Human Services; and Education Pre-K - 12

SOTO, Darren (D)Minority (Democratic) CaucusRules Chair14th District

(407) 846-5187Senate VOIP 41400FAX (407) [email protected] City Hall101 North Church StreetSuite 305Kissimmee 34741

Asst.: Christine Biron, Tracy Brooks andCecilia Cruz


Committees: Rules, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; EnvironmentalPreservation and Conservation; Finance and Tax; Judiciary; and Joint Committee on Public CounselOversight

STARGEL, Kelli (R)15th District

Spouse: John

(863) 668-3028Senate VOIP [email protected] East Edgewood DriveSuite 1Lakeland 33803

Asst.: Rachel Barnes, Chad Davis, ChrisDowdy and Katie Martin


Committees: Higher Education, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Fiscal Policy; Judiciary; Militaryand Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; Regulated Industries; and Joint Committee on PublicCounsel Oversight

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THOMPSON, Geraldine F. “Geri”(D)12th District

Spouse: Emerson

(407) 245-1511Senate VOIP 41200FAX (407) [email protected] West South StreetSuite 204Orlando 32805

Asst.: Clifton Addison and LaNedraCarroll

Secy.: Travaris McCurdy

(850) 487-5012Senate VOIP 5012210 Senate Of�ce Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100

Committees: Commerce and Tourism, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, andEconomic Development; Community Affairs; Ethics and Elections; Transportation; and JointAdministrative Procedures Committee

VACANT6th DistrictSpecial Election to be held April 7,

2015

(904) 287-4222Senate VOIP 40600FAX [email protected] Nature Walk Parkway, Suite 106St. Augustine 32092

Asst.: Darla Kubacki, J.J. Whitson andKelly Williams

Senate Of�cials Residence Address Of�ce

BROWN, DebbieSecretary of the Senate

(850) 487-5270Senate VOIP 5270405 The Capitol404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

SEVERANCE, DonaldSergeant at Arms

Spouse: Sherry

6202 Pickwick RoadTallahassee, FL 32308


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HAY, TimSergeant at Arms

Spouse: Hayley

711 E. College Ave.Tallahassee, FL 32301


COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF

AGRICULTURELocation: 335 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator MontfordVice Chair: Senator DeanMembers: Senators Bullard, Galvano, Garcia, Grimsley and Sobel

(850) 487-5133Senate VOIP 5133

Staff Director: Katherine BeckerCommittee Administrative Assistant: Joyce Butler

APPROPRIATIONSLocation: 201 The CapitolMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator LeeVice Chair: Senator BenacquistoMembers: Senators Altman, Flores, Gaetz, Galvano, Garcia,

Grimsley, Hays, Hukill, Joyner, Latvala, Margolis,Montford, Negron, Richter, Ring, Simmons and Smith

(850) 487-5140Senate VOIP 5140

Staff Director: Cindy KynochDeputy Staff Director: Sharon Bradford

General Counsel; and Deputy Staff Director : Ross McSwainCommittee Administrative Assistant: Alicia WeissCommittee Administrative Assistant: Ann Roberts

APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL AND CIVIL JUSTICE[APPROPRIATIONS]

Location: 201 The CapitolMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator NegronVice Chair: Senator JoynerMembers: Senators Bradley, Evers, Flores and Soto

(850) 487-5140Senate VOIP 5140

Staff Director: Tim SadberryCommittee Administrative Assistant: Michelle Sanders

APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON EDUCATION[APPROPRIATIONS]


Chair: Senator GaetzVice Chair: Senator MontfordMembers: Senators Bullard, Galvano, Legg, Ring, Simmons and

Stargel(850) 487-5140Senate VOIP 5140

Staff Director: Tim ElwellCommittee Administrative Assistant: JoAnne Bennett

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COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF, Continued

APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON GENERAL GOVERNMENT[APPROPRIATIONS]


Chair: Senator HaysVice Chair: Senator Braynon IIMembers: Senators Altman, Dean, Lee, Margolis and Simpson

(850) 487-5140Senate VOIP 5140

Staff Director: Jamie DeLoachCommittee Administrative Assistant: Lisa Waddell

APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES[APPROPRIATIONS]


Chair: Senator GarciaVice Chair: Senator SmithMembers: Senators Abruzzo, Bean, Benacquisto, Grimsley, Richter

and Sobel(850) 487-5140Senate VOIP 5140

Staff Director: Scarlet PigottCommittee Administrative Assistant: Robin Auber

APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, TOURISM, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT[APPROPRIATIONS]


Chair: Senator LatvalaVice Chair: Senator ClemensMembers: Senators Brandes, Detert, Diaz de la Portilla, Gibson,

Hukill, Sachs and Thompson(850) 487-5140Senate VOIP 5140

Staff Director: Phillip MillerCommittee Administrative Assistant: Elizabeth Wells

BANKING AND INSURANCELocation: 320 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator BenacquistoVice Chair: Senator RichterMembers: Senators Clemens, Detert, Hukill, Lee, Margolis,

Montford, Negron, Simmons and Smith(850) 487-5361Senate VOIP 5361

Staff Director: James KnudsonCommittee Administrative Assistant: Sheri Green

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CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND ELDER AFFAIRSLocation: 520 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator SobelVice Chair: Senator AltmanMembers: Senators Dean, Detert, Garcia and Ring

(850) 487-5340Senate VOIP 5340

Staff Director: Claude HendonCommittee Administrative Assistant: Nikki Lowery

COMMERCE AND TOURISMLocation: 310 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator DetertVice Chair: Senator ThompsonMembers: Senators Bean, Latvala, Richter and Ring

(850) 487-5815Senate VOIP 5815

Staff Director: Todd McKayCommittee Administrative Assistant: Patty Blackburn

COMMUNICATIONS, ENERGY, AND PUBLIC UTILITIESLocation: 337 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator GrimsleyVice Chair: Senator HukillMembers: Senators Abruzzo, Bradley, Dean, Evers, Garcia, Gibson

and Sachs(850) 487-5722Senate VOIP 5722

Staff Director: Diana CaldwellCommittee Administrative Assistant: Kim Bonn

COMMUNITY AFFAIRSLocation: 315 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator SimpsonVice Chair: Senator BrandesMembers: Senators Abruzzo, Bradley, Dean, Diaz de la Portilla and

Thompson(850) 487-5167Senate VOIP 5167

Staff Director: Tom YeatmanCommittee Administrative Assistant: Ann Whittaker

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CRIMINAL JUSTICELocation: 510 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator EversVice Chair: Senator GibsonMembers: Senators Bradley, Brandes and Clemens

(850) 487-5192Senate VOIP 5192

Staff Director: Amanda CannonCommittee Administrative Assistant: Sue Arnold

EDUCATION PRE-K - 12Location: 415 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator LeggVice Chair: Senator DetertMembers: Senators Benacquisto, Brandes, Bullard, Clemens, Gaetz,

Galvano, Garcia, Montford and Sobel(850) 487-5213Senate VOIP 5213

Staff Director: Theresa KlebachaCommittee Administrative Assistant: Michelle Perez

ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATIONLocation: 325 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator DeanVice Chair: Senator SimpsonMembers: Senators Altman, Evers, Hays, Simmons, Smith and Soto

(850) 487-5372Senate VOIP 5372

Staff Director: Pepper UchinoCommittee Administrative Assistant: Kim Bonn

ETHICS AND ELECTIONSLocation: 420 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator RichterVice Chair: Senator LeggMembers: Senators Braynon II, Clemens, Flores, Gaetz, Hays,

Negron, Smith and Thompson(850) 487-5828Senate VOIP 5828

Staff Director: Dawn RobertsCommittee Administrative Assistant: Diane Vause

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FINANCE AND TAXLocation: 207 The CapitolMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator HukillVice Chair: Senator AbruzzoMembers: Senators Altman, Diaz de la Portilla, Flores, Margolis,

Simpson and Soto(850) 487-5920Senate VOIP 5920

Staff Director: Jose Diez-ArguellesCommittee Administrative Assistant: Lynn Wells

FISCAL POLICYLocation: 225 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator FloresVice Chair: Senator BradleyMembers: Senators Abruzzo, Bean, Clemens, Hays, Hukill, Legg,

Margolis, Sachs and Stargel(850) 487-5577Senate VOIP 5577

Staff Director: Jennifer HrdlickaCommittee Administrative Assistant: Tamra Lyon

GOVERNMENTAL OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITYLocation: 525 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator RingVice Chair: Senator HaysMembers: Senators Bullard, Latvala and Legg

(850) 487-5177Senate VOIP 5177

Staff Director: Joe McVaneyCommittee Administrative Assistant: Allison Rudd

HEALTH POLICYLocation: 530 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator BeanVice Chair: Senator SobelMembers: Senators Braynon II, Flores, Gaetz, Galvano, Garcia,

Grimsley and Joyner(850) 487-5824Senate VOIP 5824

Staff Director: Sandra StovallCommittee Administrative Assistant: Celia Georgiades

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HIGHER EDUCATIONLocation: 415 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator StargelVice Chair: Senator SachsMembers: Senators Benacquisto, Braynon II, Gaetz, Joyner, Legg,

Negron and Simmons(850) 487-5213Senate VOIP 5213

Staff Director: Theresa KlebachaCommittee Administrative Assistant: Michelle Perez

JUDICIARYLocation: 515 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator Diaz de la PortillaVice Chair: Senator RingMembers: Senators Bean, Benacquisto, Brandes, Joyner, Simmons,

Simpson, Soto and Stargel(850) 487-5198Senate VOIP 5198

Staff Director: Tom CibulaCommittee Administrative Assistant: Shirley Proctor

MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, SPACE, AND DOMESTIC SECURITYLocation: 215 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator AltmanVice Chair: Senator GibsonMembers: Senators Evers, Sachs and Stargel

(850) 487-5785Senate VOIP 5785

Staff Director: Elizabeth RyonCommittee Administrative Assistant: Lois Graham

REGULATED INDUSTRIESLocation: 330 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator BradleyVice Chair: Senator MargolisMembers: Senators Abruzzo, Bean, Braynon II, Diaz de la Portilla,

Flores, Latvala, Negron, Richter, Sachs and Stargel(850) 487-5957Senate VOIP 5957

Staff Director: Patrick L. “Booter” ImhofCommittee Administrative Assistant: Lynn Koon

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RULESLocation: 402 Senate Office BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator SimmonsVice Chair: Senator SotoMembers: Senators Benacquisto, Diaz de la Portilla, Gaetz, Galvano,

Gibson, Joyner, Latvala, Lee, Montford, Negron andRichter

(850) 487-5350Senate VOIP 5350

Staff Director: John B. PhelpsAdministrative Assistant: Cissy DuBose

TRANSPORTATIONLocation: 410 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator BrandesVice Chair: Senator BullardMembers: Senators Braynon II, Evers, Grimsley, Simpson and

Thompson(850) 487-5223Senate VOIP 5223

Staff Director: Kurt EichinCommittee Administrative Assistant: Marilyn Hudson

JOINT COMMITTEES AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF

JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES COMMITTEE (850) 488-9110Location: 680 Pepper BuildingMailing Address: 111 W. Madison StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1400

Alternating Chair: Senator GrimsleyMembers: Senators Bean, Bullard, Detert and Thompson

Coordinator: Ken PlanteCommittee Administrative Assistant: Tina Loscialo

JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC COUNSEL OVERSIGHT (850) 487-5722Senate VOIP 5722Location: 531 Knott Building

Mailing Address: 404 South Monroe St.Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Alternating Chair: Senator SmithMembers: Senators Brandes, Hukill, Soto and Stargel

Coordinator: Diana CaldwellCommittee Administrative Assistant: Kim Bonn

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JOINT COMMITTEES AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF, Continued

JOINT LEGISLATIVE AUDITING COMMITTEE (850) 487-4110Senate VOIP 4110Location: 876 Pepper Building

Mailing Address: 111 W. Madison StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1400

Alternating Chair: Senator AbruzzoMembers: Senators Benacquisto, Bradley, Gibson and Simpson

Coordinator: Kathy DuBoseCommittee Administrative Assistant: Cathy Boyett

JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE ON AUDITOR GENERAL SELECTION (850) 487-4110Senate VOIP 4110Location: 876 Pepper Building

Mailing Address: 111 W. Madison StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1400

Members: Senators Abruzzo and Simpson

Coordinator: Kathy DuBoseCommittee Administrative Assistant: Cathy Boyett

JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (850) 487-5177Senate VOIP 5177Location: 525 Knott Building

Mailing Address: 404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Alternating Chair: Senator HaysMembers: Senators Benacquisto, Bradley, Bullard and Ring

Staff Director: Joe McVaneyCommittee Administrative Assistant: Allison Rudd

OTHER LEGISLATIVE ENTITIES AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF

JOINT LEGISLATIVE BUDGET COMMISSION (850) 487-5140Senate VOIP 5140Location: 201 The Capitol

Mailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Alternating Chair: Senator LeeMembers: Senators Braynon II, Galvano, Garcia, Grimsley, Joyner

and Simmons

Staff Director: Cindy KynochCommittee Administrative Assistant: Alicia Weiss

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LOCATION OF SENATE MEETING ROOMS

110 Senate Office Building, Toni Jennings Committee Room,

Entrance Level

221 Senate Office Building, 2nd Floor




301 Senate Office Building, 3rd Floor

37 Senate Office Building, Mallory Horne Committee Room, Lower Level

401 Senate Office Building, James E. “Jim” King, Jr. Committee Room,

4th Floor

301 The Capitol, Jerry Thomas Committee Room, 3rd Floor

309 The Capitol, Verle A. Pope Committee Room, 3rd Floor

117 Knott Building, 1st Floor

412 Knott Building, Pat Thomas Committee Room, 4th Floor

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF

SpeakerSpeaker: Representative Steve Crisafulli420 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street............................................................................... (850) 717-5000

Speaker Pro TemporeSpeaker Pro Tempore: Representative Matt Hudson418 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street............................................................................... (850) 921-7747

Majority (Republican) OfficeMajority Leader: Representative Dana D. Young322 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street............................................................................... (850) 488-1993

Majority (Republican) Deputy Leader, Office of theHouse Majority Deputy Leader and Whip: Representative Jim Boyd323 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street............................................................................... (850) 487-0536

Minority (Democratic) OfficeDemocratic Leader: Representative Mark S. PaffordDemocratic Leader Pro Tempore: Representative Mia L. Jones316 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street............................................................................... (850) 488-9622

ClerkClerk: Robert L. “Bob” Ward513 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street............................................................................... (850) 717-5400

Sergeant at ArmsSergeant at Arms: Russell Hosford512 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street............................................................................... (850) 717-5700

House AdministrationSteve Godwin, 1201 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street ................................................... (850) 717-5200

Office of Bill Drafting ServicesJoseph Gillespie, 1501 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street ................................................ (850) 717-5300

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OTHER LEGISLATIVE OFFICES AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Auditor General, Office of ............................................................................................................ (850) 412-2722111 West Madison Street, G-74 Pepper Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1450

Auditor General: David W. MartinAdministrative Assistant: Bernice Keaton

Florida Commission on Ethics ..................................................................................................... (850) 488-7864325 John Knox Road, Building E, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Executive Director: Virlindia DossGeneral Counsel: C. Christopher Anderson, III

Florida Historic Capitol Museum ................................................................................................ (850) 487-1902B-06, Historic Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Coordinator: Tiffany Baker

Florida Legislative Research Center............................................................................................ (850) 410-2230B-06, Historic Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahasseee, FL 32399-1100

Director: Tiffany Baker

Legislative Library, Department of State ................................................................................... (850) 245-6612701 The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1400

Legislative Librarian: Dan Emerick

Office of Energy ............................................................................................................................. (850) 617-74706005 Calhoun Street, Suite 251, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

Executive Director: Kelley BurkExecutive Assistant: Landa Korokous

Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability, Office of ..................................... (850) 488-0021111 West Madison Street, Room 312, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475

Coordinator: R. Philip TwogoodDeputy Coordinator: Kathy McGuireAdministrative Assistant: Kim GilleyMark West, Staff Director, Methodology and Quality Assurance......................................... (850) 717-0534David Summers, Staff Director, Education ............................................................................ (850) 717-0555Kara Collins-Gomez, Staff Director, Government Operations .............................................. (850) 717-0503Jennifer Johnson, Staff Director, Health and Human Services.............................................. (850) 717-0538Claire Mazur, Staff Director, Criminal Justice....................................................................... (850) 717-0575

Public Counsel, Office of the ........................................................................................................ (850) 488-9330111 West Madison Street, Room 812, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1400

Public Counsel: J. R. KellyOffice Administrator: Michael JenkinsSecretary: Phyllis Davis

SECURITY..................................................................................................................................... (850) 488-1790

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