Rick Scott

Governor of Florida

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Name: Rick Scott

Office Title: Governor of Florida

First Elected: 11/02/2010

Last Elected: 2014

Office Address:

Gender: Male

Family: Wife: Ann; 2 Children: Allison, Jordan

Date of Birth: 12/01/1952

Place of Birth: Bloomington, IL

Home City: Tallahassee, FL

Religion: Christian


Date Bill No. Bill Title Outcome Vote
July 2, 2013 HB 855 Authorizes Infrastructure Improvements to the South Indian River Water Control District Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 2, 2013 HB 1281 Authorizes East County Water Control District’s Board of Commissioners to Exercise Additional Powers Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 2, 2013 HB 1009 Amends Regulations of the Fellsmere Water Control District in Indian River County Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 28, 2013 HB 1411 Amends the Pinellas Police Standards Council Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 14, 2013 HB 265 Increases the Annual Use Fee for Florida Wildflower License Plate Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 14, 2013 HB 7129 Establishes Accreditation Requirements for Boarding Schools Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
June 14, 2013 HB 7083 Limits Post-Conviction Death Penalty Appeals Signed – Executive Sign
June 14, 2013 HB 249 Exempts from Public Records Requirements for Email Addresses of Voter Registration Applicants and Voters Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 12, 2013 HB 725 Eliminates the Requirement that Meetings of the State Child Abuse Death Review Committee be Recorded Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 12, 2013 SB 354 Specifies that Government-Owned Land is Not Subject to Property Taxes Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 12, 2013 SB 1420 Amends Judicial and Corrections Regulations for Individuals with Mental Illness Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 5, 2013 SB 1792 Amends Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Provisions Signed – Executive Sign
June 4, 2013 HB 235 Authorizes Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Application as Valid Proof of Identity to Apply for a Driver’s License Vetoed – Executive Veto
May 20, 2013 SB 1500 2013-2014 State Budget Appropriations Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
May 17, 2013 HB 7007 Exempts Certain Manufacturing Equipment from Sales Tax Signed – Executive Sign
May 1, 2013 HB 569 Increases Campaign Contribution Limits Signed – Executive Sign
May 1, 2013 SB 718 Amends Alimony Provisions Vetoed – Executive Veto
May 4, 2012 HB 119 Amends Personal Injury Protection Insurance Requirements and Regulations Signed – Executive Sign
April 27, 2012 HB 975 Relating to Pasco County Housing Authority Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 27, 2012 HB 7129 Relating to State Universities Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 27, 2012 HB 7099 Relating to Tax Administration Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 27, 2012 HB 1263 Health Inspection Amendments Signed – Executive Sign
April 20, 2012 HB 5103 Relating to School Readiness Programs Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 20, 2012 HB 5009 Relating to Health Insurance Benefits for State Employees Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 20, 2012 HB 5011 Relating to State Information Technology Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 17, 2012 HB 5001 2012-2013 Budget Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
April 13, 2012 HB 917 Relating to Jurisdiction of the Courts Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 6, 2012 HB 4001 Repeals Provisions for Cap and Trade Regulations Signed – Executive Sign
April 6, 2012 HB 177 Relating to Inmate Reentry Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 6, 2012 HB 865 Relating to Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, Pinellas County Vetoed – Executive Veto
April 6, 2012 HB 1117 Relating to Conservation of Wildlife Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 29, 2012 HB 697 Relating to Relief/Donald Brown/District School Board of Sumter County Vetoed – Executive Veto
March 28, 2012 HB 7087 Increases Certain Business Tax Credits and Sales Tax Exemptions Signed – Executive Sign
March 23, 2012 SB 98 Authorizes Student-Led Prayer in School Signed – Executive Sign
March 23, 2012 HB 859 School Voucher Program Signed – Executive Sign
March 19, 2012 HB 1205 Authorizes Random Drug Tests of State Employees Signed – Executive Sign
June 24, 2011 HB 1127 Abortion Law Amendments Signed – Executive Sign
June 23, 2011 SB 1992 Background Screening for Mental Health Personnel Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 17, 2011 SB 234 Authorizes Open Display of a Firearm Signed – Executive Sign
June 2, 2011 HB 97 Prohibits Insurance Coverage of Abortion Signed – Executive Sign
May 31, 2011 HB 353 Drug Screening for Temporary Assistance Beneficiaries Signed – Executive Sign
May 26, 2011 SB 2106 Florida Energy and Climate Commission Vetoed – Executive Veto
May 26, 2011 SB 1738 State Financial Information Vetoed – Executive Veto
May 26, 2011 HB 5305 Eliminating the Correctional Medical Authority Vetoed – Executive Veto
May 26, 2011 SB 2000 2011-2012 Budget Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
May 26, 2011 SB 2116 State Judicial System Vetoed – Executive Veto
May 26, 2011 SB 2118 Criminal Justice Vetoed – Executive Veto
May 11, 2011 SB 408 Property and Casualty Insurance Amendments Signed – Executive Sign
March 24, 2011 SB 736 Public School Evaluation Procedures Signed – Executive Sign

Profession: Health Care Executive, Lawyer

Education:
JD, Southern Methodist University
BS, Business Administration, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Political Experience:
Governor, State of Florida, 2010-present

Professional Experience:
Founder, Solantic Corporation, present
Founder, Columbia Hospital Corporation
Attorney, Johnson and Swanson
Served, United States Navy

Non Legislative Committees:

Current Legislative Committees:

Organization:
World Vision, 1999-2003
National Board Member, United Way, 1997-2003
Founder, Conservatives for Patients' Rights
Board Member/Co-Founder, Naples Community Church

Awards and Publications:

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