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Email this SenatorDistrict Office
1726 S. Bumby Avenue
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 893-2422
Senate VOIP: 41300
FAX (888) 263-3680
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 893-2422
Senate VOIP: 41300
FAX (888) 263-3680
Legislative Assistant
Dana RutledgeTallahassee Office
205 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5013
Senate VOIP: 5013
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5013
Senate VOIP: 5013
Legislative Assistant
Matthew AlfordConnect with the Senator:
Senator Linda Stewart
Party: Democrat
Committee Assignments
- Environmental Preservation and Conservation, Vice Chair
- Appropriations
- Appropriations Subcommittee on the Environment and Natural Resources
- Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education
- Education
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability
- Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight
District 13
Maps:
- Interactive Map
- Letter Size (pdf)
- Poster Size (pdf)
Report:
Consists of part of Orange county
Bills Introduced
Introduced in 2018
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S 154
Insurance Coverage for Mental and Nervous Disorders
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Banking and Insurance -
S 156
Florida Black Bears
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Environmental Preservation and Conservation -
S 196
Gun Safety
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Judiciary -
S 316
Environmental Regulation Commission
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Rules -
S 320
Access to Clinics
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Criminal Justice -
S 456
Bump-fire Stocks
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Judiciary, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 7026 (Ch. 2018-3) -
S 486
Child Care Facilities
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Transportation -
S 552
Health Benefit Coverage for Prescription Eye Drop Refills
Last Action: 10/20/2017 Withdrawn prior to introduction -SJ 45 -
S 554
Specialty License Plates/Orlando United
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died on Calendar -
S 556
Emergency Medical Air Transportation Services
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Health Policy -
S 594
Discrimination in Labor and Employment
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability -
S 1014
Recyclable Materials
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Community Affairs -
S 1174
Florida Affordable Housing Guarantee Program
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Community Affairs -
S 1176
Disposal of Prescribed Controlled Substances by a Hospice
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Health Policy -
S 1578
Student Assessments
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Education -
S 1584
Public Records/Homeless Management Information System
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs -
S 1596
Nursing Home Facilities
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Health Policy -
S 1736
Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax -
S 1738
Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Pre-K - 12 Education, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7055 (Ch. 2018-6) -
S 1748
Labor Contracts
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Commerce and Tourism -
S 1850
Public Records/Photograph, Video, Audio Recording of an Autopsy Held by a Medical Examiner
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Rules
Co-Introduced in 2018
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S 4
Higher Education
Last Action: 3/12/2018 Chapter No. 2018-4 -
S 28
Relief of Christopher Cannon by the City of Tallahassee
Last Action: 3/7/2018 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 6527 (Ch. 2018-192) -SJ 789 -
S 54
Relief of Robert Allan Smith by Orange County
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability -
S 56
Tax Exemption for Diapers and Incontinence Products
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax -
S 66
Prohibited Discrimination
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability -
S 88
High School Graduation Requirements
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in returning Messages -
S 90
Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Appropriations -
S 92
Children in Motor Vehicles
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Transportation -
S 126
Workers’ Compensation for First Responders
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Banking and Insurance, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 376 (Ch. 2018-124) -
S 140
Marriage Licenses
Last Action: 3/26/2018 Chapter No. 2018-81 -
S 204
Land Acquisition Trust Fund
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Messages -
S 210
India Independence Day/India Heritage Month
Last Action: 3/7/2018 Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 8039 (Adopted) -SJ 786 -
S 264
Equal Rights for Men and Women
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Judiciary -
S 286
Florida Slavery Memorial
Last Action: 2/21/2018 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 67 (Ch. 2018-31) -SJ 371 -
S 370
Land Acquisition Trust Fund
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Messages -
S 376
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for First Responders
Last Action: 3/28/2018 Chapter No. 2018-124 -
S 382
Transportation Facility Designations
Last Action: 4/9/2018 Chapter No. 2018-161 -
S 462
Advanced Well Stimulation Treatment
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Appropriations -
S 538
State and Local Governmental Relations with The Government of Venezuela
Last Action: 3/7/2018 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 359 (Ch. 2018-125) -SJ 785 -
S 550
Gulf of Mexico Range Complex
Last Action: 2/8/2018 Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 319 (Adopted) -SJ 315 -
S 576
Adoptee Birth Certificates
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Health Policy -
S 606
Special Risk Class of the Florida Retirement System
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability -
S 874
State Funds
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development -
S 890
Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids for Children
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Banking and Insurance -
S 1050
Specialty License Plates/Orlando City Soccer Club
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died on Calendar -
S 1062
Jewish American Heritage Week
Last Action: 2/21/2018 Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 8011 (Adopted) -SJ 366 -
S 1498
Dental Therapy
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Health Policy -
S 1884
Military and Veterans Affairs
Last Action: 3/2/2018 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 29 (Ch. 2018-7), CS/CS/CS/HB 1073 (Ch. 2018-102) -SJ 543 -
S 1904
University of Central Florida Day
Last Action: 1/24/2018 Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 8025 (Adopted) -SJ 218
Media
Press Releases
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Senator Stewart Grieves Again in Response to the Santa Fe High School Shooting
May 18, 2018 -
Senator Stewart Pushes Stronger Action as Orange County Considers Gun Control
May 7, 2018 -
Senator Stewart to Join D.C. March for Gun Safety Reform
March 22, 2018 -
Senate Panel Fails to Adopt Assault Weapons Ban, Senator Stewart Vows to Persist
February 28, 2018
Publications
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Extended Office Hours
[pdf]
8/14/2017 -
Senator Stewart - 2017 Session Review
[pdf]
8/1/2017
Personal & Career
Legislative Service
- Elected to the Senate in 2016
- House of Representatives, 2012-2014
Other Public Service
- Orange County Parks and Recreation Board, Chair
- City of Orlando Parks Board
- Library Governance Board
- Orange County Canvassing Board
- Value Adjustment Board
- Central Receiving Center Executive Board
- Countywatch, Former Chairwoman
- East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Former Member, Board of Directors
- Orange County Commissioner, District 4, 2002-2010
- Orange County Vice Mayor, 2004
Honors and Awards
- Florida Association of Counties (FAC), County Champion Award, 2014
- Harvey Milk Foundation, Honors Medal, 2011
- Nature Wise, Defender of the Environment Award, 2011
- OADOC and LGBT Center, Esteemed Service Award, 2011
- Sierra Club, Commissioner Leadership Award (FLERA), 2011
- Greatest Straight Ally and Politician, Wave Award, 2010
- Equality Florida, Voice of Equality Award, 2010
- Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Recognition of Outstanding Achievement for Historic Preservation, 2006
- Women's Executive Council, Woman of the Year, 2004
- Women's Executive Council, Downtown Woman of the Year, 2004
Affiliations
- Sierra Club
- Rainbow Democrats
- Canned Food Drives, Volunteer
- Children's Shoes Drives, Volunteer
- Homeless Awareness Groups, Member
- Mothers Against Racing in the Streets (MARS), Founding Member
- Ruth's List
- Emily's List
- National Organization of Women
- Metroplan Orlando, Chairwoman, 2007, Past Member, 2002-2010
- St. Johns River Restoration Group, 2004-2008
- Phase II Central Receiving Center, Vice-Chair, 2006
- Phase II Housing Component for Mentally Ill, Former Vice Chairman
- Formerly Licensed 220 Insurance Agent
Biographical Information
| Occupation: | Former Insurance Agent |
| Spouse: | Jerry of Orlando, FL |
| Children: | Sam, Amanda, Courtney |
| Grandchildren: | Leah, Owen, Brenner, Ben, Liza, Molly |
| Education: |
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| Born: | November 23 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Moved to Florida in |
| Religious Affiliation: | Methodist |
| Recreation: | Mysteries and action movies, reading |
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