• Senator Simmons on SB 1502
  April 27, 2011
• Senator Simmons on Senate Bill 652
  April 27, 2011
• Senator Simmons on Senate Bill 1524
  April 27, 2011

Personal & Career

Legislative Service

• Elected to the Senate in 2010
• 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