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8940 Seminole Blvd.
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 549-6411
Senate VOIP: 41300
FAX (727) 549-6413
Legislative Assistants:
Betsy Collins, Doris Burns and Liada LaBonte
Tallahassee Office:
408 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5065
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Senator Dennis L. Jones, D.C.
Party: Republican
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Primary Introducer
S 0034 Relief of Daniel and Amara Estrada by the University of South Florida
Last Action: 12/07/2011 S Withdrawn prior to introduction -SJ 14
S 0398 Adopt a Shelter Pet Month
Last Action: 02/07/2012 S Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9007 (Adopted) -SJ 320
S 0400 Patient Brokering
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Criminal Justice
S 0452 Financial Responsibility for Medical Expenses of Pretrial Detainees and Sentenced Inmates
Last Action: 03/09/2012 H Died in Messages
S 0470 Chiropractic Medicine
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 413 (Ch. 2012-171) -SJ 1425
S 0526 Health Care
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Health Regulation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1263 (Ch. 2012-184)
S 0652 Commercial Parasailing
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Environmental Preservation and Conservation
S 0758 Beach Management
Last Action: 02/28/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 691 (Ch. 2012-65), CS/CS/CS/CS/HB 503 (Ch. 2012-205) -SJ 698
S 0764 Assisted Living Facilities
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Higher Education
S 0886 Community Health Workers
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Health Regulation
S 0902 Department of the Lottery
Last Action: 02/23/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 843 (Ch. 2012-130), HB 5001 (Ch. 2012-118) -SJ 630
S 0948 Youth Athletics
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Education Pre-K - 12, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 291 (Ch. 2012-167)
S 1120 Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 693 (Ch. 2012-208), CS/HB 517 (Ch. 2012-61), HB 7087 (Ch. 2012-32) -SJ 1144
S 1160 Pinellas Police Standards Council, Pinellas County
Last Action: 02/29/2012 S Withdrawn from further consideration -SJ 706
S 1252 Business and Professional Regulation
Last Action: 03/08/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 887 (Ch. 2012-72), CS/HB 517 (Ch. 2012-61), CS/CS/CS/HB 599 (Ch. 2012-174), CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13) -SJ 1004
S 1376 Pari-mutuel Wagering
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Regulated Industries
S 1818 Legislative Lobbying Expenditures
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
S 2034 Massage Therapy Legislative Awareness Days
Last Action: 02/14/2012 S Adopted -SJ 510
S 2090 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day
Last Action: 02/07/2012 S Adopted -SJ 320
S 2144 Commissioner John Morroni
Last Action: 03/07/2012 S Adopted -SJ 906
Co-Introducer
S 0180 Equal Rights for Men and Women
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Judiciary
S 0552 Ethics
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Judiciary
S 0632 Funerals, Burials, and Memorial Services
Last Action: 03/02/2012 S Laid on Table -SJ 770
S 0792 Financial Institutions
Last Action: 05/06/2012 Chapter No. 2012-201
S 0922 Military Support
Last Action: 04/29/2012 Chapter No. 2012-159, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 45 (Ch. 2012-162), CS/CS/CS/HB 599 (Ch. 2012-174), CS/CS/HB 1223 (Ch. 2012-181), CS/HB 7039 (Ch. 2012-228), HB 7075 (Ch. 2012-98), CS/HB 7081 (Ch. 2012-99), CS/HB 7097 (Ch. 2012-193), SB 276 (Ch. 2012-199)
S 1210 Dave Bitner Day/Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month
Last Action: 02/29/2012 S Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9005 (Adopted) -SJ 721
S 1396 Nation of Israel
Last Action: 02/01/2012 S Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 1447 (Adopted) -SJ 312
S 2030 United States Army Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller
Last Action: 01/24/2012 S Adopted -SJ 260
S 2032 United States Army Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith
Last Action: 01/24/2012 S Adopted -SJ 260
Personal & Career
Legislative Service
- Elected to the Senate in 2002, reelected subsequently
- Majority Leader, 2002-2004
- House of Representatives, 1978-2000
- Speaker Pro Tempore, 1998-2000
- Republican Caucus Chairman, 1990-1994
- House Republican Campaign Committee Chairman, 1985-1990
- Pinellas County Legislative Delegation Chair, 1984-1987
- Minority Floor Whip, 1984-1986
- House Republican Policy Committee
- House Republican Leadership Team
Other Public Service
- Joint Executive and Legislative Commission on Postsecondary Education, 1979
- Florida Chiropractic Advisory Council, 1977-1979
Honors and Awards
- Theodore Roosevelt Society, Inc., Teddy Award, 2000
- Dennis L. Jones Beach Management Act, 2000
- Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association, Beach Statesman Award, 1998
- Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 1998
- American Heart Association, Legislative Award, 1997
- Florida State Massage Therapy Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 1997
- Florida Optometric Association, Harry G. Landrum Legislator of the Year Award, 1997
- Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association, Legislative Award for Outstanding Leadership, 1997
- South Beach I, II, III, Sand Key Club and Belleair Beach Gulfside Civic Association, Appreciation Award for Sand Key Phase IV Nourishment Project, 1996
- Barrier Islands Governmental Council Beach Renourishment Funds Award, 1996
- Florida Medical Association, Award of Appreciation for Service in Health Care, 1996
- Florida Pediatric Society and Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Support of Children's Health and Safety Issues Award, 1996
- Florida Chiropractic Society, Legislator of the Year Award, 1996
- Florida Chiropractic Association, D. I. Rainey Legislative Award, 1996, 1988, 1984
- Coalition of Community Association Managers Organization, Legislator of the Year Award, 1996
- Pinellas County Police Benevolent Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 1995
- The Jeffery Tackett Foundation, Award of Honor, 1995
- The State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council Award, 1994
- Florida Literary Coalition, Distinguished Service Award, 1993
- Florida Restaurant Association, Legislative Leadership Award, 1992
- South Pinellas Community Council, Appreciation for Service Award, 1992
- Florida Podiatric Medical Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 1991
- Florida Health Care Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 1991, 1984
- Pinellas County Council of Firefighters, First Annual Outstanding Legislator Award, 1990
- Pinellas Marine Institute Inc., Contribution to the Educational and Scientific Programs of PMI Award, 1989
- Seminole Evening Sertoma Club, Service to Mankind Award, 1989
- Boley Inc., Legislative Humanitarian Award, 1988
- National Federation of Independent Businesses, Guardian of Small Business Award, 1988
- Pinellas Emergency Mental Health Services PACE Award, 1988
- Marine Industries Association of Florida, Friend of Florida Boating Award, 1988
- Gulf Beaches Public Library, Appreciation Award, 1988
- FTP-NEA, Friend of Education Award, 1986
- St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Council, First Annual Champion of Small Business Award, 1984
- Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, Legislative Service Award, 1981
- Florida Association of Community Colleges, Legislative Service Award, 1981
Affiliations
- St. Petersburg Republican Club, President, 1977-1978
- St. Petersburg Young Republican Club, President, 1974
- Florida Chiropractic Association President 1971-1972
- Pinellas County Chiropractic Society, President, 1965-1966
- Fellow of International Chiropractic Colleges
- Greater Seminole Area, Greater Largo Area, and Gulf Beaches Chambers of Commerce
- Pinellas County Republican Executive Committee
- Republican Club of Greater Largo
- Republican Club of Greater Seminole
- Central Pinellas Republican Club
- Ivory Club
- Suncoast Tiger Bay
- Breakfast Optimist Club of St. Petersburg
- Pinellas Marine Institute Board of Trustees
- Largo Medical Center Board of Trustees
- Northside Lodge #283 F&AM
- 32 degree Mason-Tampa Consistory
- Royal Order of Jesters Court 89
Biographical Information
| Occupation: | Vice President, Economic Development and Innovative Programs, St. Petersburg College |
| Spouse: | Susan Davis, Ph.D. of Brandon |
| Children: | Rod, Jill (deceased) |
| Grandchildren: | Jacob, Jaxon, Jarod |
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| Born: | April 5, 1941 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Moved to Florida in |
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| Religious Affiliation: | Methodist |
| Recreation: | Boating, fishing, traveling |
District 13
Consists of part of Pinellas county
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