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

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Valerie Clarke, Carolyn Grzan, and Diane Suddes

Tallahassee Office

404 Senate Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5009
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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 2019

S 24 Relief of the Estate of Eric Scot Tenner by the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
Last Action: 3/14/2019 CS by Judiciary read 1st time -SJ 238
S 780 Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims
Last Action: 3/5/2019 Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
S 782 Youthful Offenders
Last Action: 3/14/2019 On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice, 03/19/19, 10:00 am, 37 Senate Building
S 790 Emergency Alerts
Last Action: 3/5/2019 Introduced -SJ 90
S 812 Vacation Rentals
Last Action: 3/5/2019 Introduced -SJ 92
S 814 Fees/Hosting Platforms/Transient Public Lodging Establishments
Last Action: 3/5/2019 Introduced -SJ 92
S 968 Court Reporter Registry
Last Action: 3/5/2019 Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice
S 1132 Funds for Operation of Schools
Last Action: 3/5/2019 Introduced -SJ 119
S 1134 Electronic Monitoring Devices
Last Action: 3/14/2019 CS by Criminal Justice read 1st time -SJ 248
S 1138 Voluntary Prekindergarten Education
Last Action: 3/5/2019 Introduced -SJ 119
S 1490 First Responder Property Tax Exemption
Last Action: 3/15/2019 On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 03/20/19, 4:00 pm, 301 Senate Building
S 1500 Mineral Rights
Last Action: 3/13/2019 Introduced -SJ 200
S 1508 Neighborhood Improvement Districts
Last Action: 3/13/2019 Introduced -SJ 200
S 1510 Trust Funds/Safe Neighborhood Improvement District Revolving Loan Trust Fund/Department of Legal Affairs
Last Action: 3/13/2019 Introduced -SJ 201
S 1602 Cancer Clinical Trials
Last Action: 3/13/2019 Introduced -SJ 208
S 1618 Tobacco Products
Last Action: 3/13/2019 Introduced -SJ 210

Co-Introduced in 2019

S 682 Venezuela/Juan Guaidó
Last Action: 3/14/2019 Adopted -SJ 236
S 1758 Water Quality Improvements
Last Action: 3/15/2019 On Committee agenda-- Environment and Natural Resources, 03/20/19, 4:00 pm, 37 Senate Building

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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