Senator Stewart - The Florida Senate

Home > 2018-2020 Senators > Senator Stewart

Quick Links

Contact:

District Office

1726 South Bumby Avenue
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 893-2422
Senate VOIP: 41300
FAX (888) 263-3680

Legislative Assistants

Travis Flinn and Dana Rutledge

Tallahassee Office

205 Senate Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5013
Senate VOIP: 5013

Legislative Assistant

Dustin Paulson

Connect with the Senator:

Track this Senator's Media

Florida Senate Service

2018-2020
2016-2018

2018-2020

Senator Linda Stewart

Party: Democrat

Committee Assignments

District 13

Maps:

Report:

2010 Census Demographic Profile (pdf)

Consists of part of Orange county

Bills Introduced

Introduced in 2020

S 88 Child Care Facilities
Last Action: 1/24/2020 On Committee agenda-- Rules, 01/29/20, 1:30 pm, 110 Senate Building
S 90 Discrimination in Labor and Employment
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 12
S 170 Time Limitation on the Prosecution of Sexual Battery Cases
Last Action: 1/14/2020 CS by Criminal Justice read 1st time -SJ 121
S 182 Preemption of Recyclable and Polystyrene Materials
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 17
S 310 Three-dimensional Printed Firearms
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 25
S 312 Motor Vehicle Insurance Coverage for Windshield Glass
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 25
S 314 Specialty License Plates/Toastmasters
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 25
S 316 Fees/Toastmasters License Plate
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 25
S 318 Sale of Sunscreen
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 26
S 320 Emergency Medical Air Transportation Services
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Withdrawn prior to introduction -SJ 26
S 322 Specialty License Plates/Gopher Tortoise
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 26
S 324 Fees/Gopher Tortoise License Plate
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 26
S 328 Specialty License Plates/Orlando United
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 26
S 330 Fees/Orlando United License Plate
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 26
S 332 Land Acquisition Trust Fund
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 26
S 334 Tourist Development Tax
Last Action: 1/22/2020 On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 01/27/20, 4:00 pm, 301 Senate Building
S 336 Access to Clinics
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 26
S 624 Collective Bargaining for Instructional Personnel
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 47
S 632 Education
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 48
S 794 Large-capacity Magazines
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 60
S 1018 Exposure of Sexual Organs
Last Action: 1/23/2020 On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 01/28/20, 1:30 pm, 37 Senate Building
S 1150 Lewd or Lascivious Exhibition
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 84
S 1300 Assault Weapons
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 95
S 1562 State Contracting
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 117
S 1572 Climate Change
Last Action: 1/22/2020 On Committee agenda-- Infrastructure and Security, 01/27/20, 4:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
S 1602 School Personnel Salary Supplements
Last Action: 1/22/2020 Introduced -SJ 158
S 1786 Vessel Safety
Last Action: 1/22/2020 Introduced -SJ 173
S 1788 Boating-restricted Areas
Last Action: 1/22/2020 Introduced -SJ 174
S 1806 Elections
Last Action: 1/22/2020 Introduced -SJ 175

Co-Introduced in 2020

S 40 Prohibition of Plastic Carryout Bags and Straws
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 7
S 42 Donor Human Milk Bank Services
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 7
S 54 Tax Exemption for Diapers and Incontinence Products
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 8
S 58 Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program
Last Action: 1/16/2020 Now in Appropriations
S 70 Panic Alarms in Public Schools
Last Action: 1/22/2020 CS by Infrastructure and Security read 1st time -SJ 185
S 94 Transfers of Firearms
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 12
S 98 Medical Marijuana Identification Cards for Service-disabled Veterans
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 12
S 100 Dispensing Medicinal Drugs
Last Action: 1/17/2020 On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 01/23/20, 10:00 am, 412 Knott Building --Temporarily Postponed
S 116 Prescription Insulin Drugs
Last Action: 1/22/2020 CS by Banking and Insurance read 1st time -SJ 185
S 126 Sales and Use Tax
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 13
S 156 Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Pilot Program
Last Action: 1/14/2020 CS by Education read 1st time -SJ 121
S 158 Child Restraint Requirements
Last Action: 1/22/2020 Now in Rules
S 168 Drinking Water in Public Schools
Last Action: 1/14/2020 CS by Education read 1st time -SJ 121
S 180 Conversion Therapy
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 17
S 184 Holocaust Education in Public Schools
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 17
S 200 Advanced Well Stimulation Treatment
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 18
S 206 Prohibited Discrimination
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 18
S 214 Philosophies that Espouse Superiority
Last Action: 1/23/2020 On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 01/28/20, 4:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
S 220 Abandoned Cemeteries
Last Action: 1/14/2020 CS by Governmental Oversight and Accountability read 1st time -SJ 122
S 254 Working Persons Tax Rebate Study
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 22
S 306 State Funds
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 25
S 346 Criminal Justice
Last Action: 1/21/2020 Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
S 362 Florida Tourism Marketing
Last Action: 1/24/2020 On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, 01/29/20, 11:00 am, 110 Senate Building
S 392 Equal Rights for Men and Women
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 30
S 394 Gain-time
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 30
S 426 Regional Rural Development Grants
Last Action: 1/27/2020 Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
S 530 Entertainment Industry
Last Action: 1/14/2020 CS by Commerce and Tourism read 1st time -SJ 126
S 684 Expunction of Criminal History Records
Last Action: 1/14/2020 CS by Criminal Justice read 1st time -SJ 129
S 698 Assisted Reproduction Facilities
Last Action: 1/14/2020 Introduced -SJ 53
S 994 Guardianship
Last Action: 1/23/2020 On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 01/28/20, 4:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
S 1044 Animal Cruelty
Last Action: 1/23/2020 On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 01/28/20, 4:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
S 1096 Bottled Water
Last Action: 1/16/2020 On Committee agenda-- Environment and Natural Resources, 01/21/20, 4:30 pm, 37 Senate Building --Temporarily Postponed
S 1098 Fees/Bottled Water Companies/Department of Environmental Protection
Last Action: 1/16/2020 On Committee agenda-- Environment and Natural Resources, 01/21/20, 4:30 pm, 37 Senate Building --Temporarily Postponed
S 1112 Bottled Water Excise Tax
Last Action: 1/16/2020 On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 01/21/20, 10:00 am, 110 Senate Building --Amendment(s) Adopted - Temporarily Postponed
S 1798 Environmental Protection
Last Action: 1/22/2020 Introduced -SJ 174

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:	Valencia College European Studies Abroad
Born:	November 23 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Moved to Florida in 1949.
Religious Affiliation:	Methodist
Recreation:	Mysteries and action movies, reading

Flsenate.gov was designed with the user in mind. We welcome your input and ask that you email us with suggestions for future enhancements.

Searches

The following searches are available:

Go directly to a bill. This is located at the top of every page on the site.
Search for a Statute. This is located at the top of every page on the site.
Site search powered by Google. This is also located at the top of every page. See Site Search Tips for more information.
Additional searches located on these pages:
- Bills - See Bill Search Tips for more information.
- Statutes - See Statute Search Tips for more information.
- Find your Senate and House State Legislators, U.S. Representatives & U.S. Senators by entering your US Postal address or Zip+4 Code.
- Executive Appointments
- Press Releases
- Publications
- Videos

Printing

The website is automatically set up to remove the header and footer and only provide what's in the content area (with the white background). This will save on printing time and ink. Use your normal browser print buttons to print or CTRL+P.

Printing District Maps

From each Senator’s District tab and for each district under Maps and Statistics, two PDF maps are available. To print a district map that is 8.5 x 11 inches, select the Letter Size map. For a larger map, if you have a printer that can accommodate it, select the Poster Size map. Many copy centers have large-format printers.

A full-size poster is 42 x 63 inches, portrait or landscape (depending on the district). PDFs can be reduced to your preferred size. For example, reductions to 24 x 36 inches or 20 x 30 inches will fit standard poster frames. Prints can be as small as 11 x 17 inches, but the legibility suffers. To print from within Acrobat Reader, click the print icon Acrobat print icon :

For a full-size poster, set the page size to 42 x 63 inches. For reduced sizes, set the length or width 1.5 times the shorter dimension.
Set the correct orientation (portrait or landscape) for the map.
Select "Autorotate" and "Small" margins, if available.
Set page scaling option to "Fit" or "Fit to Printable Area".