Betty Reed
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| Betty Reed | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 59 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | National-Louis University | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Pelham, Georgia | |
| Profession | Retired Educator | |
| Religion | Bible-based Fellowship | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Reed has worked as a Post Secondary College Administrator.
She is a member of the Florida State Parent Teacher's Association Board, President of Lucy Dell Civic, Chairperson of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Political Action, and Associate Director of the North Tampa Chamber Association.[1]
Issues
Reed did not provide answers to the Florida State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Reed's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 597 - "Homelessness: Revises, provides & deletes definitions; increases & revises membership on Council of Homelessness; removes member from obsolete organization; creates Housing First program; provides components of program; provides that local continuums of care that adopt program be given funding priority; provides legislative findings & intent relating to young adults leaving foster care, etc. "
- HB 755 - "Water Conservation: Revises requirements for automatic landscape irrigation systems; provides requirement for certain residential construction; requires licensed contractors to inspect such systems for compliance with specified requirements & ensure compliance before completing other work"
- HB 1037 - "Community Corrections Assistance to Counties or County Consortiums: Deletes military-style boot camps from & adds rehabilitative community reentry programs to list of programs, services, & facilities that may be funded using community corrections funds."
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Reed has been appointed to these committees:
- Education
- Rules & Calendar
- Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Quality
- Subcommittee on Higher Education Appropriations, Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on K-20 Competitiveness
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Reed served on these committees:
- Economic Development Policy Committee (Ranking Minority Member)
- Health Care Services Policy Committee
- Legislative Auditing Committee, Florida State Legislature
- State Universities & Private Colleges Appropriations Committee
Elections
2010
Reed ran for re-election to the 59th District seat in 2010. She did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary or in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
2008
In 2008, Reed won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 59th District. Reed ran unopposed in the general election. She raised $67,026 for her campaign.[4]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Reed raised $32,595 in contributions. [5]
Her three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Robert M Levy & Associates | $1,000 |
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $1,000 |
| Hospital Corp Of America | $1,000 |
2008
Below are Reed's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[6]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| AT&T | $1,500 |
| Hillsborough County Medical Assoc | $1,000 |
| FL Hospital Assoc | $1,000 |
| Bright House Networks | $1,000 |
| Vitas Hospice Services | $1,000 |
Recent news
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External links
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Betty Reed
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
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| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 59 2006–present | Succeeded by NA |
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