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251 Maitland Avenue
Suite 304
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407) 262-7578
Senate VOIP: 41000

Legislative Assistants:

Valerie Clarke and Diane Suddes

Tallahassee Office:

406 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5010
Senate VOIP: 5010

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Jean Van Smith

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Senator David Simmons

Party: Republican

Committee Assignments

Introducer

S 0358 Professional Sports Franchises
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax

S 0564 Neighborhood Improvement Districts
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Appropriations

S 0664 State Taxes on Motor Fuel
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax

S 0700 Consumer Protection
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Commerce and Tourism

S 0714 Public Records/Proprietary Confidential Business Information
Last Action: 04/25/2013 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 649 -SJ 602

S 0726 Regulation of Family or Medical Leave Benefits for Employees
Last Action: 04/25/2013 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 655 -SJ 608

S 0744 Charter Schools
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Education

S 0810 Wrap-up Insurance Policies
Last Action: 06/17/2013 Chapter No. 2013-175

S 0834 Public Records/Proprietary Business Information/Office of Insurance Regulation
Last Action: 05/03/2013 H Died in Messages

S 0836 Insurer Solvency
Last Action: 05/03/2013 H Died in Messages

S 0930 Use of Deadly Force
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Criminal Justice

S 0946 Computer or Electronic Device Harassment
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice

S 0952 Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority
Last Action: 05/03/2013 H Died in Messages

S 1172 Land Trusts
Last Action: 04/25/2013 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 229 -SJ 607

S 1176 School Surtax
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Education

S 1300 Limited Liability Companies
Last Action: 06/17/2013 Chapter No. 2013-180

S 1410 Fire Safety and Prevention
Last Action: 06/17/2013 Chapter No. 2013-183

S 1426 Trespassing
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Transportation

S 1898 Stalking Awareness Month
Last Action: 04/30/2013 S Adopted -SJ 794

S 1920 Irish People/Reunification
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Adopted -SJ 1053

Co-Introducer

S 0002 Ethics
Last Action: 05/02/2013 Chapter No. 2013-36

S 0334 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Last Action: 03/19/2013 S Adopted -SJ 222

S 0422 Cancer Treatment
Last Action: 05/03/2013 H Died in returning Messages

S 0430 Harriet Ross Tubman
Last Action: 03/05/2013 S Adopted -SJ 5

S 0570 Revising Age Limits for Justices and Judges
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Judiciary

S 0900 Purple Heart State
Last Action: 03/05/2013 S Adopted -SJ 6

S 1036 Independent Living
Last Action: 06/17/2013 Chapter No. 2013-178

S 1108 Exceptional Student Education
Last Action: 06/14/2013 Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

S 1266 United States 65th Infantry Regiment, the Borinqueneers
Last Action: 05/21/2013 Signed by Officers and filed with Secretary of State

S 1926 Tuskegee Airman Cornelius Davis
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Adopted -SJ 1053

Personal & Career

Legislative Service

Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently

Majority (Republican) Whip, 2010-2012

House of Representatives, 2000-2008

Other Public Service

City of Orlando Citizens Review Committee, member
United States Senator Connie Mack's Federal Judicial Advisory Committee. member
Long-Term Care Policy Advisory Council, member
Lakeside Alternatives, past President; board member

Honors and Awards

Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Advocate, 2005, 2006
Christian Coalition for Florida, Faith and Family Award, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006
Florida Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Certificate of Appreciation, 2006
Orange County Public Schools, Gratitude for dedication and commitment and service to OCPS, 2006
Florida Association of Professional Process Servers, Legislator of the Year Award, 2005
Florida Legal Services for Commitment to Assuring Equal Access to Justice at the Supreme Court of Florida, 2005
Florida Medical Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 2005
Robert B. Crawford Charter President Annual Award for unrelenting dedication, outstanding service, and unselfish commitment in the protection, defense and improvement of the State of Florida's Workforce Education System, 2005
Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society Outstanding Commitment to Provide Economically Disadvantaged Residents with Access to the Judicial System, 2005
Seminole County Medical Society, Outstanding Legislator Award, 2005
Chamber of Commerce, "A" Honor Roll, 2002, 2003, 2004
Florida Association of Agencies Serving the Blind, Legislator of the Year, 2004
Florida Restaurant Association, Legislator of the Year, 2004
Florida Sheriff's Association, Legislator of the Year, 2004
Keiser College, Award for Contributions of Excellence in Education, 2004
Florida's Public Radio and Television Stations Award for "Knowledgeable dedication, leadership, and vision that assured continued support for Florida's Public Broadcasting System", 2003
Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Legislator of the Year, 2002
Florida Workers' Advocates, Legislator of the Year Award, 2002
Florida Workers' Advocates, Outstanding Legislator on Behalf of Workers' Rights Award

Affiliations

Leadership Central Florida, 1996-1997
Leadership Orlando, 1991-1992
American Bar Association
The Florida Bar Association
Board of Trustees, Vanderbilt Law School Alumni Association
Greater Orlando Area Chamber of Commerce
Orange County Bar Association
Seminole County Republican Executive Committee, past member
Seminole County Legislative Delegation, past Chair
Orange County Republican Executive Committee, past member
Orange County Young Republicans, past President

Biographical Information

Occupation:	Attorney, Financial Managing Partner of de Beaubien, Knight, Simmons, Mantzaris, & Neal, LLP
Children:	Krysia, Alicya
Education:	Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 1977 Tennessee Technological University, B.S., 1974
Born:	June 13, 1952 in Nashville, Tennessee. Moved to Florida in 1977.
Religious Affiliation:	Catholic
Recreation:	Golf, running, tennis

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