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Senator Maria Lorts Sachs

Party: Democrat

Committee Assignments

District 34

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Consists of parts of Broward, and Palm Beach counties

Bills Introduced

Introduced in 2016

S 0246 Texting While Driving in a School Zone
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities
S 0746 Vessel Registrations
Last Action: 3/8/2016 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 427 (Ch. 2016-126) -SJ 797
S 0786 Electric Vehicles
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Regulated Industries
S 0788 Safe Paths to Schools Program
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Transportation
S 0876 Insurance Coverage for Devices Incident to Mastectomy
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Banking and Insurance
S 0878 Medical Faculty Certification
Last Action: 2/24/2016 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 173 (Ch. 2016-54) -SJ 492
S 0904 Bicycle Ways
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Transportation
S 0920 Cruelty to Animals
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Criminal Justice
S 0952 Teacher Education
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Higher Education
S 1028 Online Voting
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Commerce and Tourism
S 1198 Department of Gaming
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Regulated Industries
S 1230 State University Fee Waivers
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Education
S 1674 Bear-resistant Garbage Receptacles
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Environmental Preservation and Conservation
S 1676 Child Transportation Safety
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Education
S 1678 High School Graduation Requirements
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Education
S 1680 Agricultural Land Classification and Assessment
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Agriculture
S 1682 Sealing of Criminal History Records
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Criminal Justice
S 1684 Elections
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Ethics and Elections
S 1688 Florida Veterans Foundation
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Fiscal Policy
S 1700 Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Agriculture
S 1702 Sexual Offenses Involving Postsecondary Students
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Criminal Justice
S 1706 Energy
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities
S 1708 Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Agriculture

Co-Introduced in 2016

S 0086 Scrutinized Companies
Last Action: 3/10/2016 Chapter No. 2016-36
S 0088 Gold Star License Plates
Last Action: 4/6/2016 Chapter No. 2016-182
S 0096 High School Graduation Requirements
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Education Pre-K - 12
S 0128 Services for Combat Veterans and Their Families
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Appropriations
S 0184 Military and Veterans Affairs
Last Action: 4/15/2016 Chapter No. 2016-242
S 0232 Guardianship
Last Action: 3/10/2016 Chapter No. 2016-40
S 0268 Bullying and Harassment Policies in Schools
Last Action: 3/7/2016 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 229 (Ch. 2016-119) -SJ 750
S 0328 Wireless Communications Devices
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities
S 0398 Economic Incentives for Small Technology Companies
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Commerce and Tourism
S 0408 Juvenile Civil Citation and Similar Diversion Programs
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died on Calendar
S 0460 Medical Use of Cannabis
Last Action: 3/4/2016 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS for CS/CS/HB 307 and HB 1313 (Ch. 2016-123) -SJ 655
S 0518 Special License Plates
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Messages
S 0584 Peril of Flood
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Appropriations
S 0600 Recognition of Haitian Independence Day, Haitian Flag Day, and Haitian Heritage Month
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9057 (Adopted)
S 0706 Culinary Education Programs
Last Action: 3/9/2016 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 249 (Ch. 2016-120) -SJ 907
S 0716 Florida Holocaust Memorial
Last Action: 4/6/2016 Chapter No. 2016-191
S 0760 Healthy Food Financing Initiative
Last Action: 3/9/2016 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 153 (Ch. 2016-221) -SJ 888
S 0784 Human Trafficking
Last Action: 2/24/2016 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 545 (Ch. 2016-24) -SJ 487
S 1294 Victim and Witness Protection
Last Action: 4/6/2016 Chapter No. 2016-199
S 1312 Protection Zones for Springs
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1075 (Ch. 2016-233)
S 1714 Competency-based Innovation Pilot Program
Last Action: 3/9/2016 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1365 (Ch. 2016-149) -SJ 904
S 7010 Individuals with Disabilities
Last Action: 1/15/2016 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7003 (Ch. 2016-3), CS/CS/HB 1083 (Ch. 2016-140), HB 5003 (Ch. 2016-62), HB 5101 (Ch. 2016-65) -SJ 214
S 7012 Death Benefits under the Florida Retirement System
Last Action: 4/8/2016 Chapter No. 2016-213

Personal & Career

Legislative Service

Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently
- Minority (Democratic) Leader Pro Tempore, 2012-2014
- Minority (Democratic) Whip, 2011-2012
House of Representatives, 2006-2010

Other Public Service

Represented Florida as a speaker at the Nobel Peace Summit on Human Trafficking, Berlin, Germany
Met with AJC representatives in Berlin regarding post-Holocaust refugee camps
Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Lion of Judah
Assistant State Attorney, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties
Appointed by Governor Crist to the Florida Statewide Task Force on Human Trafficking, 2009
Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation 2009-2010, Chair; 2008-2009, Vice Chair
Circuit Fifteen Juvenile Justice Commission, Executive Board
Executive Board Member of T.A.G. (Together Against Gangs)
Jewish Association for Residential Care (JARC), Supporter
Kids in Distress, Advisory Board Member
"Scared Straight" Program, Dade County
South Tech Executive Board, Member
Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Broward County, former President
Women for Excellence, Inc., Founder and former President

Honors and Awards

Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Outstanding Legislator Award
Introduced Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to Joint Session of the Florida House and Senate
Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 758, Special Recognition Award
Phi Theta Kappa, Honorary Member of Delta Omicron Chapter at Palm Beach
Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar, Champion of Judicial Independence Award, 2011
GREY2KUSA, Leadership Award, 2011
Awards Ceremony for Teachers of Palm Beach County, Polished Apple Award, 2011
The Voters Coalition - Palm Beach County, Award for Public service and dedication, 2011
Florida Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association, 2011 Legislator of the Year
Florida Bar Family Law, Legislative Award of Merit, 2010
American Jewish Congress, Distinguished Civic Achievement Award, 2009
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Florida's Legislative Award, 2008
Chinese Language Teachers Association, FL, Certificate of Appreciation, 2008
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Certificate of Appreciation, 2006
B'Nai B'rith Greater Florida Region, Distinguished Humanitarian Award
Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida (ICUF), All Star Award
National Association of Women Business Owners, Vista Award
Order of the Sons of Italy, Great Humanitarian Award
Palm Beach County Business Leadership Network - Business Leaders Award; Florida Senator of the Year
The Key to the City of Boca Raton

Affiliations

Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, Member
Boca, Delray, Boynton Beach Democratic Club, former Vice President
Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce, Member
Broward County Women Lawyers Association, former President
California Bar Association, Member
Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, Member
Federal Bar of the Southern District of Florida, Member
Florida Association for Women Lawyers, former President
Florida Bar Association, Member
National Organization for Women (NOW), Member
Palm Beach County Juvenile Detention Center, 15th Circuit, Advisory Board Chairperson
Statewide Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Member
University of Maryland, former Associate Professor

Biographical Information

Occupation:	Attorney, Constitutional Law
Spouse:	Peter Sachs of Berlin, Germany
Children:	Natasha, Marcello, Taylor
Education:	University of Miami, J.D. Boston University, M.A. University of Maryland, B.A., cum laude
Born:	March 25 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Moved to Florida in 1976.
Historical:	Russell F. Lorts, father, decorated combat Veteran, U.S. Army Infantry, World War II; mother, Italian war bride, World War II
Religious Affiliation:	Catholic
Recreation:	Autocross, equestrian, biking

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