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Contact:
sobel.eleanor.web@
flsenate.gov
District Office:
The "Old" Library, First Floor
2600 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 924-3693
Senate VOIP: 43100
FAX (954) 924-3695
Legislative Assistants:
Lori Kearns, Zachary Learner, Nick Matthews and Virginia Poe
Tallahassee Office:
222 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5097
Senate VOIP: 5097
Senator Eleanor Sobel
Party: Democrat
Media
Press Releases
- Senator Sobel Hosts "State of Education" Forum
March 3, 2011 - Senator Sobel's Kidcare Bill Passes Committee with Unanimous Bipartisan Support
February 10, 2011
Committee Assignments
- Health Regulation, Vice Chair
- Banking and Insurance
- Budget
- Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations
- Budget Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations
- Environmental Preservation and Conservation
- Reapportionment
- Rules Subcommittee on Ethics and Elections
Primary Introducer
S 8 Relief of Ronald Miller/City of Hollywood
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced -SJ 13
S 86 Offenses by Caregivers of Minor Children
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced -SJ 16
S 120 Public Broadcasting Program System
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced
S 122 Driver Improvement Schools and Education Programs for Driver License Applicants
Last Action: 02/07/2012 S Now in Budget Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations
S 124 Road and Bridge Designations
Last Action: 09/08/2011 S Withdrawn prior to introduction -SJ 18
S 166 Domestic Partnerships
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced -SJ 21
S 258 Integrity of Public Investigations
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced -SJ 27
S 262 Assault or Battery
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced -SJ 27
S 264 Student Discipline in Public Schools
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced -SJ 27
S 360 Tanning Facilities
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced -SJ 34
S 534 Persons Excused from Jury Service
Last Action: 02/06/2012 S On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 02/09/12, 1:15 pm, 110 Senate Office Building
S 544 Health Care
Last Action: 01/24/2012 S Now in Budget -SJ 279
S 546 Contracts for Rail Projects
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Now in Community Affairs -SJ 110
S 548 Pugilistic Exhibitions
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced -SJ 48
S 550 Newborn Screening
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced -SJ 48
S 628 Residential Foreclosure Proceedings
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced -SJ 54
S 1044 Tanning Facilities
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced -SJ 85
S 1046 Public Food Service Establishments
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced -SJ 85
S 1054 State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced -SJ 86
S 1088 Florida Kidcare Program
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced -SJ 88
S 1124 Crime Victim Compensation
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced -SJ 91
S 1126 Child Protective Services
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced -SJ 92
S 1320 Orthoses and Prostheses
Last Action: 01/13/2012 S Introduced -SJ 144
S 1336 Beach Waters
Last Action: 01/13/2012 S Introduced -SJ 145
S 1350 Cancer Control
Last Action: 02/06/2012 S On Committee agenda-- Health Regulation, 02/09/12, 1:15 pm, 412 Knott Building
S 1424 Veterans Affairs
Last Action: 01/13/2012 S Introduced -SJ 153
S 2042 Reproductive Rights Awareness Week
Last Action: 01/19/2012 S Filed
Co-Introducer
S 106 Postsecondary Student Fees
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced -SJ 17
S 180 Equal Rights for Men and Women
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced -SJ 22
S 260 Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children
Last Action: 01/11/2012 H In Messages
S 342 Use of Cigarette Tax Proceeds
Last Action: 01/19/2012 S Now in Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax
S 416 Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving
Last Action: 01/26/2012 S Now in Budget -SJ 279
S 488 Animal Control or Cruelty Ordinances
Last Action: 01/31/2012 S Now in Budget -SJ 300
S 510 Florida Kidcare Program
Last Action: 01/26/2012 S Now in Budget -SJ 279
S 552 Ethics
Last Action: 01/27/2012 S Now in Judiciary -SJ 279
S 654 Animal Control
Last Action: 02/07/2012 S CS by Regulated Industries read 1st time -SJ 329
S 724 Domestic Wastewater Discharged Through Ocean Outfalls
Last Action: 02/02/2012 S Now in Budget -SJ 325
S 792 Financial Institutions
Last Action: 02/08/2012 S Passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0
S 922 Current and Former Military Personnel
Last Action: 01/24/2012 H In Messages
S 1066 Cancer Chemotherapy Treatment
Last Action: 01/10/2012 S Introduced -SJ 87
S 1396 Nation of Israel
Last Action: 02/01/2012 S 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 2008
- House of Representatives, 1998-2006
- Democratic Rules and Calendar Council Lead, 2004-2006
Other Public Service
- Florida Cancer Control and Research Advisory Council Board Member, Senate Pres. Appointee, 2010-2014
- Broward County School Board Member, District 1, 2006-2008
- City Commissioner, City of Hollywood, FL, 1992-1998
Honors and Awards
- Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, Legislator of the Year, 2010
- Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2010
- South Florida Holocaust Documentation and Education Center Appreciation Award, 2010
- March of Dimes, Lawton Chiles Public Affairs Award, 2007
- National Association of School Psychologists-Special Friend of Children, 2007
- Broward County Senior Hall of Fame, 2007
- Planned Parenthood of S. Palm Beach & Broward Counties, Inc., Exceptional Women & Men Award, 2006
- Gracias Award, Hispanic Unity of Florida, 2006
- American Heart Association, Learn and Live Award, 2006
- Florida Council on Aging, Advocacy Award, 2006
- SEIU Florida Healthcare Union, Legislative Hero Award, 2006
- Broward County Firefighters, Legislator of the Year, 2006
- Temple Solel, Women of Valor Award, 2006
- Florida Society of Dermatology, Legislator of the Year Award, 2001, 2006
- Florida Association of School Psychologists (FASP), Outstanding Legislator Award, 2005
- South Florida Ballet Theater, Art and Education Community Leadership Award, 2005
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Broward Chapter, TIMES Award, 2005
- Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance (FAHPERD), Community Service Award, 2005
- Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Florida Chapter, President's Award, 2005
- Dedication and Naming "State Representative Eleanor Sobel Softball Field", Hollywood Hills High School, 2005
- Boys and Girls Club of Broward County, Community Hero, 2005
- Area Agency on Aging of Broward County, Legislative Leadership Award, 2005
- ChildNet, Broward County, Legislative Leadership Award, 2005
- Columnist B. Nevins, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Best Politician Recognition, 2004
- The National Conference of State Legislatures, Certificate of Excellence, 2004
- Florida Department of Children & Families, Child Net Gini-Kids Award, 2004
- Florida Medical Association, Friend of Medicine Award, 2001, 2003, 2004
- Florida Medical Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 2004
- March of Dimes, Woman of Distinction Award, 2003
- David Posnack Jewish Community Center, Women of Valor Award, 2003
- American Business Women's Association, Spirit of Excellence Award, 2002
- Broward County Women's Hall of Fame, Inductee 2002
- American Cancer Society, Legislative Award, 2002
- Broward County Dietetic Association, Legislative Support Award, 2002
- Florida Dietetic Association, Legislative Support Award, 2002
- Broward County, Leukemia and Lymphoma Award, 2000
- Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Alumni of the Year Award, 1999
- National Council of Jewish Women, Hannah G. Solomon Award, 1996
- American Jewish Congress, Woman of the Year, 1995
- Broward County Women's Hall of Fame, Nominee
Affiliations
- Hills Democratic Club, President, 1996-1999
- Hollywood Art and Culture Center, Member, Board of Directors, 1998-Present
- Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Travel and Tourism Committee, Founding Member, 1991-2006
- Oaks Condominium Association President, 2000-Present
- Police Athletic League (PAL) of Hollywood, Florida, Board of Directors, 1992-2006
- Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for America 11th Annual Pace Setter Walk, Honorary Chair, 2004
- Broward League of Cities, Alternate Delegate, 1993-1998
- National League of Cities, Alternate Voting Delegate, 1993-1998
- National Council of Jewish Women, President, Hollywood Section, 1988-1990, State Public Affairs 1990-1992
Biographical Information
| Occupation: | President, Emrelle Skin Care Ltd.; Civic Activist; Educator |
| Spouse: | Stuart A. Sobel, M.D. of Brooklyn, NY |
| Children: | Emily, Rachel |
| Grandchildren: | Josie, Rosie, Eli |
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| Born: | February 11, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York. Moved to Florida in |
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| Religious Affiliation: | Jewish |
| Recreation: | Attending cultural events, walking her dog, traveling, working out |
District 31
Consists of part of Broward county
District Links
- District 31 Maps
- View District 31 Statistics [PDF]
- Census Data Profiles [PDF]
