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2022-2024
Senator Linda Stewart
Party: Democrat
Committee Assignments
- Education Postsecondary, Vice Chair
- Fiscal Policy, Vice Chair
- Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
- Commerce and Tourism
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Judiciary
- Select Committee on Resiliency
- Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining
Bills Introduced
Introduced in 2024
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S 36
Comprehensive Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government -
S 38
Flood Zone Disclosures for Dwelling Units
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Judiciary -
S 40
Review of Employment Contracts
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Commerce and Tourism -
S 42
Professional Licensing Requirements for Barbers and Cosmetologists
Last Action: 3/1/2024 Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 133 -SJ 590 -
S 44
Public Restroom Requirements
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Regulated Industries -
S 46
Reading Achievement Initiative for Scholastic Excellence Program
Last Action: 4/3/2024 Chapter No. 2024-46 -
S 50
Provision of Homeowners’ Association Rules and Covenants
Last Action: 3/1/2024 Laid on Table, refer to HB 59 -SJ 590 -
S 52
Anaphylaxis in Public Schools
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Education Pre-K -12 -
S 58
Sales Tax Holiday for Items Related to Electric Transportation
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Appropriations -
S 120
Child Care Services
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Education Pre-K -12 -
S 122
Trees on Residential Property
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Community Affairs -
S 124
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Informational Posters
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Health Policy -
S 498
Preemption of Recyclable and Polystyrene Materials
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Commerce and Tourism -
S 500
Surplus Requirements for Residential Property Insurers
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Banking and Insurance -
S 502
Human Trafficking
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Criminal Justice -
S 504
Sale of a Deceased Human Body’s Biometric Data
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Banking and Insurance -
S 510
Excise Tax on Water Extracted for Commercial or Industrial Use
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Environment and Natural Resources -
S 764
Retention of Sexual Offense Evidence
Last Action: 5/13/2024 Chapter No. 2024-169 -
S 766
Luring or Enticing Children
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Criminal Justice -
S 768
Duties and Prohibited Acts Associated with Death
Last Action: 3/4/2024 Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1653 -SJ 641 -
S 872
Tourist Development Tax
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Commerce and Tourism -
S 874
Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Transportation -
S 880
Safe Collection of Medical Sharps
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Health Policy -
S 950
Funding Court Technology
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Judiciary -
S 1266
Educational Services in Department of Juvenile Justice Programs
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Criminal Justice -
S 1268
Financial Support for Pregnant Survivors of Rape or Incest
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Health Policy -
S 1390
Safe Storage of Firearms
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Criminal Justice -
S 1546
Statewide Drinking Water Standards
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government -
S 1594
Tourist Impact Tax
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Commerce and Tourism -
S 1650
Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Orange and Osceola Counties
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Community Affairs
Co-Introduced in 2024
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S 24
Dozier School for Boys and Okeechobee School Victim Compensation Program
Last Action: 3/4/2024 Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 21 -SJ 621 -
S 84
Transportation Facility Designations/Jimmy Buffett Highway
Last Action: 3/5/2024 Laid on Table, refer to HB 91 -SJ 689 -
S 126
Support for the State of Israel
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died, not introduced -
S 186
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases Policy Committee
Last Action: 5/13/2024 Chapter No. 2024-165 -
S 236
Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Ethics and Elections -
S 242
Cost-of-living Adjustment of Retirement Benefits
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability -
S 248
Medical Negligence
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Fiscal Policy -
S 298
Saltwater Intrusion Vulnerability Assessments
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Messages -
S 328
Affordable Housing
Last Action: 5/17/2024 Chapter No. 2024-188 -
S 514
Mortgage Brokering
Last Action: 3/4/2024 Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1569 -SJ 638 -
S 694
Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program
Last Action: 2/14/2024 Laid on Table, refer to HB 523 -SJ 389 -
S 716
Florida Women’s Historical Marker Initiative
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Fiscal Policy -
S 808
Treatment by a Medical Specialist
Last Action: 5/30/2024 Chapter No. 2024-209 -
S 932
Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Examinations
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Messages -
S 1250
Safe Storage of Firearms and Ammunition Within Motor Vehicles and Vessels
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Criminal Justice -
S 1522
Elections
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Ethics and Elections -
S 1692
Preventing Contaminants of Emerging Concern from Discharging Into Wastewater Facilities and Waters of the State
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Fiscal Policy -
S 1758
Individuals with Disabilities
Last Action: 3/22/2024 Chapter No. 2024-14
Media
Press Releases
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Electric Scooters Join Tax Free Holiday in July
June 4, 2024 -
Bill Establishing New Requirements for Homeowners Associations Signed Into Law
May 29, 2024 -
Bill Establishing 50 Year Retention of Sexual Offense Evidence Kits Signed into Law
May 13, 2024 -
Senator Linda Stewart Responds to Decision to Allow Abortion Amendment on Ballot
April 1, 2024
Publications
- Senator Stewart 2023 Legislative Session Newsletter [pdf] 9/27/2023
- Senator Stewart 2022 Legislative Session and Special Sessions [pdf] 1/3/2023
Personal & Career
Legislative Service
- Elected to the Senate in 2016, reelected subsequently
- House of Representatives, 2012-2014
Other Public Service
- Orange County Parks and Recreation Board, Chair
- City of Orlando Parks Board
- Library Governance Board
- Orange County Canvassing Board
- Value Adjustment Board
- Central Receiving Center Executive Board
- Countywatch, Former Chairwoman
- East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Former Member, Board of Directors
- Orange County Commissioner, District 4, 2002-2010
- Orange County Vice Mayor, 2004
Honors and Awards
- Florida Association of Counties (FAC), County Champion Award, 2014
- Harvey Milk Foundation, Honors Medal, 2011
- Nature Wise, Defender of the Environment Award, 2011
- OADOC and LGBT Center, Esteemed Service Award, 2011
- Sierra Club, Commissioner Leadership Award (FLERA), 2011
- Greatest Straight Ally and Politician, Wave Award, 2010
- Equality Florida, Voice of Equality Award, 2010
- Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Recognition of Outstanding Achievement for Historic Preservation, 2006
- Women's Executive Council, Woman of the Year, 2004
- Women's Executive Council, Downtown Woman of the Year, 2004
Affiliations
- Sierra Club
- Rainbow Democrats
- Canned Food Drives, Volunteer
- Children's Shoes Drives, Volunteer
- Homeless Awareness Groups, Member
- Mothers Against Racing in the Streets (MARS), Founding Member
- Ruth's List
- Emily's List
- National Organization of Women
- Metroplan Orlando, Chairwoman, 2007, Past Member, 2002-2010
- St. Johns River Restoration Group, 2004-2008
- Phase II Central Receiving Center, Vice-Chair, 2006
- Phase II Housing Component for Mentally Ill, Former Vice Chairman
- Formerly Licensed 220 Insurance Agent
Biographical Information
Occupation: | Former Insurance Agent |
Spouse: | Jerry of Orlando, FL |
Children: | Sam, Amanda, Courtney |
Grandchildren: | Leah, Owen, Brenner, Ben, Liza, Molly |
Education: |
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Born: | in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Moved to Florida in 1949. |
Religious Affiliation: | Methodist |
Recreation: | Mysteries and action movies, reading |
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