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220 Crown Oak Centre Drive
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 262-7578
Senate VOIP: 40900
FAX (888) 263-9662

Legislative Assistants

Valerie Clarke, Carolyn Grzan, and Diane Suddes

Tallahassee Office

408 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5009
Senate VOIP: 5009

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Senator David Simmons

Party: Republican

Committee Assignments

District 9

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2010 Census Demographic Profile (pdf)

Consists of Seminole, and part of Volusia counties

Bills Introduced

Introduced in 2018

S 38 Relief of Erin Joynt by Volusia County
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
S 1082 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice
S 1094 Trespass on Airport Property
Last Action: 3/8/2018 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 523 (Ch. 2018-151) -SJ 916
S 1096 Victim Assistance
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Criminal Justice
S 1116 Emergency Alerts
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Education
S 1146 Books to Babies Pilot Project
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Education
S 1276 Campaign Financing
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Ethics and Elections
S 1284 Homestead Exemption for Disabled First Responders
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Community Affairs
S 1286 Gardiner Scholarship
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Appropriations
S 1288 Tobacco Products
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Regulated Industries
S 1316 Uniform Voidable Transactions Act
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died on Calendar
S 1400 Vacation Rentals
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Appropriations
S 1402 State Assumption of Federal Section 404 Dredge and Fill Permitting Authority
Last Action: 3/7/2018 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7043 (Ch. 2018-88) -SJ 837
S 1404 Cancer Clinical Trials
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Health Policy
S 1408 Nursing Home Liability
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Banking and Insurance
S 1412 Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Appropriations
S 1546 Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Education
S 1586 Energy Grid
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Regulated Industries
S 1640 Vacation Rentals
Last Action: 1/30/2018 Original bill laid on Table, refer to combined CS/SB 1400 -SJ 257
S 1664 Basin Management Action Plans
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Appropriations
S 1684 School Improvement
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Education
S 1756 School Accountability
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7055 (Ch. 2018-6)
S 1814 Neighborhood Improvement Districts
Last Action: 3/10/2018 Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice
S 1904 University of Central Florida Day
Last Action: 1/24/2018 Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 8025 (Adopted) -SJ 218

Co-Introduced in 2018

S 140 Marriage Licenses
Last Action: 3/26/2018 Chapter No. 2018-81
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 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 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 614 Participant Local Government Advisory Council
Last Action: 3/8/2018 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 6003 (Ch. 2018-140) -SJ 909
S 1062 Jewish American Heritage Week
Last Action: 2/21/2018 Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 8011 (Adopted) -SJ 366
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

Personal & Career

Legislative Service

Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently

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

Occupation:	Attorney, Financial Managing Partner of de Beaubien, Knight, Simmons, Mantzaris, & Neal, LLP
Children:	Krysia, Alicya
Education:	Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 1977 Tennessee Technological University, B.S., with highest distinction, Mathematics, 1974
Born:	June 13 in Nashville, Tennessee. Moved to Florida in 1977.
Religious Affiliation:	Catholic
Recreation:	Tennis, running, Spanish

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