Charles Van Zant
| Charles Van Zant | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 19 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Florida (1968) | |
| Other | Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (1974), Western Baptist Theological Seminary (2001) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | Jacksonville, Florida | |
| Place of birth | November 24, 1943 | |
| Profession | Architect | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Van Zant is is Owner of Van Zant Associates, and has worked as an architect with Bruce McCarty and Associates, Kemp, Bunch, and Jackson, Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Richmond Construction Company, and Tafel-Schickli Associates.
He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Gospel Lighthouse International, and the National Rifle Association.[1]
Issues
Van Zant 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
Van Zant's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 341 - "Termination of Pregnancy: Prohibits nonresident minor from petitioning circuit court in this state for judicial waiver of notice of termination of pregnancy."
- HB 1219 - "Regulation of State Lands and Oil and Gas Resources: Authorizes Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund to accept bids for oil & gas leases on specified submerged lands"
- HB 1291 - "Public-Private Partnership Infrastructure Projects: Provides for DMS & state agency or local government to receive or solicit proposals to enter into public works infrastructure project agreement with private entity, or consortium of private entities, to build, operate, or finance public works infrastructure project"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Zant served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Local & Federal Affairs | ||||
| • Rules & Calendar | ||||
| • Collective Bargaining, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Zant served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance & Tax | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Zant served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health Care Regulation Policy, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Energy & Utilities Policy | ||||
| • Military & Local Affairs Policy | ||||
| • Natural Resources Appropriations | ||||
| • Legislative Auditing | ||||
Elections
2012
Van Zant won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 19. Van Zant ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3]
2010
Van Zant won re-election to the 21st District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 24 primary or in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Van Zant won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 21st District, defeating Linda Meyers (D). Van Zant received 32,279 votes in the election while Myers received 30,396 votes.[5] Van Zant raised $266,911 for his campaign; Myers raised $193,967.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 21 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Charles Van Zant (R)
|
32,279 | 51.5% | ||
| Linda Myers (D) | 30,396 | 48.5% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Van Zant raised $86,657 in contributions. [7]
His seven largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hospital Corp Of America | $2,000 |
| JP Browning Consulting LLC | $1,000 |
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $1,000 |
| Florida Optometric Association | $1,000 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Florida | $1,000 |
| Florida Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Florida Chamber Of Commerce | $1,000 |
2008
Below are Van Zant's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| FL Republican Party | $154,878 |
| Charles Van Zant Jr. | $30,993 |
| Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services | $1,000 |
| Trinity Fabricators | $1,000 |
| FL Health Care Assoc | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Charles Van Zant News Feed
- Florida Abortion Bill Debate Causes Black Women Lawmakers To Walk Out - Huffington Post
- Florida Republican says abortion providers have 'reduced our black population ... - PolitiFact
- Black Female Legislators Walk Out Of Florida House Debate On Race-Selective ... - The Frisky
- Bill aims to loosen liquor laws // DOCUMENTS - The News Herald
- Rare, unanimous support for abortion bill in Florida House - Tampabay.com
- Three pro-life bills approved by House, fate in Senate uncertain - Florida Baptist Witness
- Fla. House serves up new life for alcohol sales - Jackson County Floridan
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External links
- Charles Van Zant's personal website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Charles Van Zant
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Charles Van Zant on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Van Zant Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Van Zant Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division "Candidate List" Accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 21 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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