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2000-02 Florida Legislature
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Seal of the State of Florida
Overview
Legislative bodyFlorida Legislature
Meeting placeFlorida Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
ElectionNovember 7, 2000
Senate
Members40 (25 R, 15 D)
PresidentJohn McKay (R)
President pro temGinny Brown-Waite (R)
Majority leaderJim King (R)
Minority leaderTom Rossin (D)
Party controlRepublican
House of Representatives
Members120 (77 R, 43 D)
SpeakerTom Feeney (R)
Speaker pro temSandy Murman (R)
Majority leader?? (R)
Minority leader?? (D)
Party controlRepublican
Sessions
1stMarch 6, 2001 – May 4, 2001
2ndJanuary 22, 2002 – March 22, 2002

The 2000-02 Florida Legislature was the legislature of the U.S. state of Florida following the 2000 general election, occurring during the last two years of Governor Jeb Bush's first term. It was the 17th legislature convened under the 1968 Constitution and the 80th since statehood in 1845.

In the November 7, 2000 elections, the Republican Party maintained their 25-15 Senate majority, with both the Republicans and Democrats flipping one seat each. The Republicans gained four seats in the House of Representatives while the Democrats gained two, resulting in a 75-45 Republican majority. This was the first election in which the constitutional amendment limiting legislators to eight consecutive years in office went in effect. As a result of the term limits provision, 13 senators (33%) and 52 representatives (43%) who had served since 1992 or earlier were barred from reelection.

The legislature met in seven sessions: a one-day organization session on November 21, 2000; a special session ("A") held December 8–14, 2000; the 2001 regular session from March 6 to May 4; a special session ("B") held October 22-November 1, 2001; a special session ("C") held November 27-December 6, 2001; the 2002 regular session from January 22 to March 22; a special session ("D") held April 2–5, 2002; and another special session ("E") held April 29-May 14, 2002.[1][2]

Party summary

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Senate

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Membership changed with two resignations and two subsequent special elections, but the chamber's party balance remained constant.[3][4]

Party
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
 Total Vacant Notes
Democratic Republican
End of previous legislature 15 25 40 0
Begin (November 2000) 15 25 40 0
May 14, 2001 24 39 1 Republican Charles Bronson (District 18) resigned after being appointed Commissioner of Agriculture.[5]
July 1, 2001 23 38 2 Republican Jim Horne (District 6) resigned after being appointed Commissioner of Education.[6][7]
August 21, 2001 24 39 1 Republican Howard Futch was elected to District 18.
September 25, 2001 25 40 0 Republican Stephen Wise was elected to District 6.
Final voting share 37.5% 62.5%
Beginning of next legislature 14 26 40 0

House of Representatives

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Membership was fairly stable, with only one resignation and subsequent special election.[8]

Party
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
 Total Vacant Notes
Democratic Republican
End of previous legislature 45 75 120 0
Begin (November 2000) 43 77 120 0
May or June 2001 76 119 1 Republican Jeff Miller (District 1) resigned to run in a special election for the 1st Congressional District.[9]
October 16, 2001 77 120 0 Republican Greg Evers was elected to District 1.[10]
Final voting share 35.8% 64.2%
Beginning of next legislature 39 81 120 0

Major legislation and events

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The recount and lawsuit following the 2000 presidential election occurred at the start of this legislative term. As a result of the uncertainty during the recount litigation, the House Speaker and Senate President called a special session ("A") on December 8, in case a decisive conclusion was not reached before the date on which Florida's presidential electors were set to vote. CITE After the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Bush v. Gore on December 12, which allowed the certification of George W. Bush as the winner of Florida's electoral votes to stand, the legislature adjourned on December 14 without having passed any legislation. CITE

The 2001 regular session resulted in several major pieces of legislation:

Anticipating a reduction in tax revenue following the September 11 terrorist attacks, Governor Jeb Bush called a special session ("B") for October 22-November 1, 2001 to adjust the state budget. CITE The legislature passed several appropriations bills adjusting the budget. CITE Dissatisfied with that appropriation, Bush called another special session ("C") for November 27-December 6, which resulted in ... CITE

The 2002 regular session...:

Because the legislature ended the regular session without passing a budget, in addition to several other pieces of legislation, Bush called a two special sessions in April and May to address those issues. The legislature met in four-day special session from April 2–5 ("D") to pass legislation relating to the Florida School Code, but the legislature couldn't agree on a bill. CITE Bush called a second special session from April 29-May 14 ("E") to pass a budget, as well as other issues. Several laws were passed, including ... CITE

  • pass a budget, o

Members

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Senate

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Dist. Name Party Residence Counties represented First elected[11] Term up
1 Durell Peaden Rep Crestview Holmes, Washington, and parts of Bay, Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton 2000 2002
2 Betty Holzendorf Dem Jacksonville Parts of Alachua, Clay, Duval, Putnam, St. Johns 1992 2002
3 Al Lawson Dem Tallahassee Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Liberty, Wakulla, and parts of Bay, Jefferson, Leon, Madison 2000 2002
4 Richard Mitchell Dem Jasper Baker, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Nassau, Taylor, and parts of Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Jefferson, Leon, Levy, Madison, Marion, Suwannee, Union 1998 2002
5 Rod Smith Dem Alachua Parts of Alachua, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Suwannee, Union 2000 2002
6 Jim Horne Rep Orange Park Parts of Clay, Duval, St. Johns 1994 2002
Stephen Wise Rep Jacksonville 2001 2002
7 Charlie Clary Rep Destin Parts of Bay, Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton 1996 2002
8 Jim King Rep Jacksonville Flagler and parts of Duval, Marion, St. Johns, Volusia 1999 2002
9 Lee Constantine Rep Altamonte Springs Parts of Orange, Seminole 2000 2002
10 Ginny Brown-Waite Rep Brooksville Hernando and parts of Pasco, Polk, Sumter 1992 2002
11 Anna Cowin Rep Leesburg Lake and parts of Citrus, Marion, Seminole, Sumter 1996 2002
12 Daniel Webster Rep Winter Garden Parts of Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia 1998 2002
13 Victor Crist Rep Tampa Parts of Hillsborough, Pasco 2000 2002
14 Buddy Dyer Dem Orlando Parts of Orange, Seminole 1992 2002
15 Bill Posey Rep Rockledge Parts of Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie 2000 2002
16 Locke Burt Rep Ormond Beach Part of Volusia 1991 2002
17 John Laurent Rep Bartow Parts of Highlands, Okeechobee, Polk 1998 2002
18 Charles Bronson Rep Indian Harbour Beach Parts of Brevard, Osceola 1994 2002
Howard Futch Rep Indialantic 2001 2002
19 Jack Latvala Rep Palm Harbor Parts of Pasco, Pinellas 1994 2002
20 Jim Sebesta Rep St. Petersburg Parts of Hillsborough, Pinellas 1998 2002
21 Lesley Miller Jr. Dem Tampa Parts of Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas 2000 2002
22 Don Sullivan Rep Seminole Part of Pinellas 1992 2002
23 Tom Lee Rep Brandon Parts of Hillsborough, Polk 1996 2002
24 Lisa Carlton Rep Osprey Parts of Charlotte, Lee, Sarasota 1998 2002
25 Burt Saunders Rep Naples Parts of Collier, Lee 1998 2002
26 John McKay Rep Bradenton DeSoto, Hardee, and parts of Highlands, Manatee, Sarasota 1990 2002
27 Ken Pruitt Rep Port St. Lucie Parts of Indian River, Martin, Palm Beach, St. Lucie 2000 2002
28 Ron Klein Dem Delray Beach Parts of Broward, Palm Beach 1996 2002
29 Steven Geller Dem Hallandale Hendry and parts of Broward, Collier, Palm Beach 1998 2002
30 Mandy Dawson Dem Ft. Lauderdale Parts of Broward, Palm Beach 1998 2002
31 Debby Sanderson Rep Ft. Lauderdale Parts of Broward, Palm Beach 2000 2002
32 Debbie Wasserman Schultz Dem Pembroke Pines Parts of Broward, Dade 2000 2002
33 Skip Campbell Dem Ft. Lauderdale Part of Broward 1996 2002
34 Alex Díaz de la Portilla Rep Miami Part of Dade 2000 2002
35 Tom Rossin Dem Royal Palm Beach Glades and parts of Charlotte, Lee, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach 1994 2002
36 Kendrick Meek Dem Miami Part of Dade 1998 2002
37 J. Alex Villalobos Rep Miami Part of Dade 2000 2002
38 Ron Silver Dem North Miami Part of Dade 1992 2002
39 Rudy García Rep Hialeah Part of Dade 2000 2002
40 Daryl Jones Dem Miami Monroe and part of Dade 1992 2002

House of Representatives

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Dist. Name Party Residence Counties represented First elected[11]
1 Jeff Miller Rep Pace Parts of Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa 1998
Greg Evers Rep Baker 2001
2 Jerry Maygarden Rep Pensacola Part of Escambia 1994
3 Holly Benson Rep Pensacola Part of Escambia 2000
4 Jerry Melvin Rep Fort Walton Beach Parts of Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa 1994
5 Don Brown Rep DeFuniak Springs Holmes, Washington, and parts of Okaloosa, Walton 2000
6 Allan Bense Rep Panama City Part of Bay 1998
7 Bev Kilmer Rep Quincy Calhoun, Gulf, Jackson, Liberty, and parts of Bay, Gadsden, Leon, Walton 1998
8 Curtis Richardson Dem Tallahassee Parts of Gadsden, Leon 2000
9 Loranne Ausley Dem Tallahassee Part of Leon 2000
10 Will Kendrick Dem Carrabelle Franklin, Jefferson, Levy, Taylor, Wakulla, and parts of Alachua, Dixie, Gilchrist, Leon, Marion 2000
11 Dwight Stansel Dem Wellborn Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and parts of Dixie, Gilchrist 1998
12 Aaron Bean Rep Fernandina Beach Baker, Bradford, Nassau, Union, and part of Duval 2000
13 Mike Hogan Rep Jacksonville Parts of Clay, Duval 2000
14 Terry Fields Dem Jacksonville Part of Duval 2000
15 Denise Lee Dem Jacksonville Part of Duval 1999
16 Mark Mahon Rep Jacksonville Part of Duval 2000
17 Stan Jordan Rep Jacksonville Part of Duval 2000
18 Don Davis Rep Jacksonville Parts of Duval, St. Johns 2000
19 Dick Kravitz Rep Jacksonville Parts of Clay, Duval, St. Johns 2000
20 Doug Wiles Dem St. Augustine Parts of Clay, Flagler, St. Johns, Volusia 1996
21 Joe Pickens Rep Palatka Putnam and parts of Clay, Marion 2000
22 Perry McGriff Dem Gainesville Parts of Alachua, Marion 2000
23 Ed Jennings Dem Gainesville Parts of Alachua, Marion 2000
24 Dennis Baxley Rep Ocala Part of Marion 2000
25 Carey Baker Rep Mount Dora Parts of Lake, Marion, Seminole, Volusia 2000
26 Joyce Cusack Dem DeLand Parts of Flagler, Lake, Volusia 2000
27 Evelyn Lynn Rep Ormond Beach Part of Volusia 1994
28 Suzanne Kosmas Dem New Smyrna Beach Part of Volusia 1996
29 Randy John Ball Rep Mims Part of Brevard 1994
30 Mike Haridopolos Rep Melbourne Part of Brevard 2000
31 Mitch Needelman Rep Melbourne Part of Brevard 2000
32 Bob Allen Rep Merritt Island Parts of Brevard, Indian River, Orange 2000
33 Tom Feeney Rep Oviedo Parts of Orange, Seminole, Volusia 1996
34 David Mealor Rep Lake Mary Parts of Orange, Seminole 2000
35 Jim Kallinger Rep Winter Park Parts of Orange, Seminole 2000
36 Allen Trovillion Rep Winter Park Part of Orange 1994
37 David Simmons Rep Longwood Parts of Orange, Seminole 2000
38 Fred Brummer Rep Apopka Parts of Lake, Orange 1998
39 Gary Siplin Dem Orlando Part of Orange 2000
40 Andy Gardiner Rep Orlando Part of Orange 2000
41 Randy Johnson Rep Celebration Parts of Lake, Orange, Osceola 1998
42 Hugh H. Gibson III Rep Lady Lake Parts of Lake, Marion, Sumter 2000
43 Nancy Argenziano Rep Dunnellon Citrus and parts of Hernando, Marion 1996
44 David D. Russell Jr. Rep Brooksville Parts of Hernando, Lake, Pasco, Polk, Sumter 1998
45 Mike Fasano Rep New Port Richey Parts of Hernando, Pasco 1994
46 Heather Fiorentino Rep New Port RIchey Part of Pasco 1998
47 Rob Wallace Rep Tampa Parts of Hillsborough, Pinellas 1994
48 Gus Bilirakis Rep Palm Harbor Parts of Hillsborough, Pinellas 1998
49 Larry Crow Rep Palm Harbor Part of Pinellas 1994
50 Kim Berfield Rep Clearwater Part of Pinellas 2000
51 Leslie Waters Rep Seminole Part of Pinellas 1998
52 Frank Farkas Rep St. Petersburg Part of Pinellas 1998
53 Charlie Justice Dem St. Petersburg Part of Pinellas 2000
54 John Carassas Rep Belleair Part of Pinellas 2000
55 Frank Peterman Dem St. Petersburg Parts of Manatee, Pinellas 2000
56 Sandy Murman Rep Tampa Part of Hillsborough 1996
57 Chris Hart IV Rep Tampa Part of Hillsborough 1998
58 Bob Henriquez Dem Tampa Part of Hillsborough 1998
59 Arthenia Joyner Dem Tampa Part of Hillsborough 2000
60 Sara Romeo Dem Lutz Part of Hillsborough 2000
61 Ken Littlefield Rep Dade City Parts of Hillsborough, Pasco 1999
62 Johnnie Byrd Rep Plant City Part of Hillsborough 1996
63 Dennis Ross Rep Lakeland Part of Polk 2000
64 Paula Dockery Rep Lakeland Part of Polk 1996
65 Marty Bowen Rep Haines City Part of Polk 2000
66 JD Alexander Rep Lake Wales Parts of Hillsborough, Polk 1998
67 Mike Bennett Rep Bradenton Parts of Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota 2000
68 Mark Flanagan Rep Bradenton Part of Manatee 1994
69 Donna Clarke Rep Sarasota Part of Sarasota 2000
70 Nancy Detert Rep Venice Part of Sarasota 1998
71 Jerry Paul Rep Englewood Parts of Charlotte, Sarasota 2000
72 Lindsay Harrington Rep Punta Gorda DeSoto, Hardee, and parts of Charlotte, Lee 1996
73 Bruce Kyle Rep Fort Myers Part of Lee 1998
74 Jeff Kottkamp Rep Cape Coral Parts of Charlotte, Lee, Sarasota 2000
75 Carole Green Rep Fort Myers Parts of Collier, Lee 1998
76 J. Dudley Goodlette Rep Naples Part of Collier 1998
77 Joseph Spratt Rep LaBelle Glades, Hendry, and parts of Collier, Highlands 1996
78 Richard Machek Dem Delray Beach Parts of Highlands, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie 2000
79 Frank Attkisson Rep Kissimmee Parts of Okeechobee, Osceola 2000
80 Stan Mayfield Rep Vero Beach Parts of Indian River, St. Lucie 2000
81 Gayle Harrell Rep Stuart Parts of Martin, St. Lucie 2000
82 Joe Negron Rep Stuart Parts of Martin, Palm Beach 2000
83 Jeff Atwater Rep North Palm Beach Part of Palm Beach 2000
84 Hank Harper Dem West Palm Beach Part of Palm Beach 2000
85 Lois Frankel Dem West Palm Beach Part of Palm Beach 1994
86 Susan Bucher Dem West Palm Beach Part of Palm Beach 2000
87 Bill Andrews Rep Delray Beach Part of Palm Beach 1994
88 Annie Gannon Dem Delray Beach Part of Palm Beach 2000
89 Irv Slosberg Dem Boca Raton Part of Palm Beach 2000
90 Mark Weissman Dem Parkland Part of Broward 2000
91 Connie Mack Rep Fort Lauderdale Parts of Broward, Palm Beach 2000
92 Jack Seiler Dem Wilton Manors Part of Broward 2000
93 Chris Smith Dem Fort Lauderdale Part of Broward 1998
94 Matt Meadows Dem Lauderhill Part of Broward 2000
95 Ron Greenstein Dem Coconut Creek Part of Broward 1998
96 Stacy Ritter Dem Coral Springs Part of Broward 1996
97 Nan Rich Dem Weston Part of Broward 2000
98 Roger Wishner Dem Sunrise Part of Broward 2000
99 Tim Ryan Dem Dania Beach Part of Broward 1998
100 Eleanor Sobel Dem Hollywood Part of Broward 1998
101 Ken Gottlieb Dem Hollywood Parts of Broward, Dade 1998
102 Rafael "Ralph" Arza Rep Hialeah Parts of Collier, Dade 2000
103 Wilbert "Tee" Holloway Dem Miami Part of Dade 2000
104 Frederica Wilson Dem Miami Part of Dade 1998
105 Sally Heyman Dem North Miami Beach Part of Dade 1994
106 Dan Gelber Dem Miami Beach Part of Dade 2000
107 Gustavo Barreiro Rep Miami Beach Part of Dade 1998
108 Phillip Brutus Dem Miami Shores Part of Dade 2000
109 Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Dem Miami Part of Dade 2000
110 René García Rep Hialeah Part of Dade 2000
111 Marco Rubio Rep Coral Gables Part of Dade 2000
112 Mario Díaz-Balart Rep Miami Part of Dade 2000
113 Manuel Prieguez Rep Miami Part of Dade 1998
114 Gaston Cantens Rep Miami Part of Dade 1998
115 Renier Díaz de la Portilla Rep Miami Part of Dade 2000
116 Annie Betancourt Dem Miami Part of Dade 1994
117 Carlos Lacasa Rep Miami Part of Dade 1994
118 Ed Bullard Dem Miami Part of Dade 2000
119 Cindy Lerner Dem Miami Part of Dade 2000
120 Ken Sorensen Rep Key Largo Monroe and part of Dade 1998

References

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  1. ^ "1998-99 Senate Journal" (PDF). archive.flsenate.gov. Retrieved 2016-02-09.
  2. ^ "1999-2000 Senate Journal" (PDF). archive.flsenate.gov. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference senjournal97 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference senjournal98 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ Ulferts, Alisa (2001-05-11). "Senator to fill out Cabinet position". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  6. ^ Kennedy, John (2001-06-06). "Gov. Bush To Appoint Education Chairman". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  7. ^ Cravey, Eric (2001-06-19). "Horne to top teacher post". Jacksonville Business Journal. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  8. ^ "Florida House of Representatives - Historic Journals". www.myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved 2016-02-03.
  9. ^ Digmon, Sherry (2001-08-01). "Walnut Hill candidate takes victory in Florida primary". Atmore Advance. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  10. ^ "Anthrax delays Miller's oath after Panhandle victory". Associated Press. 2001-10-17. Retrieved 2016-03-01 – via Florida Times-Union.
  11. ^ a b Year first elected to their current time in office. Members may have previously served other, non-consecutive stints.
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