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Debbie Boyd
| Debbie Boyd | |
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| Florida House of Representatives District 11 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Term in office began 2006 | |
| Term in office ended 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Realtor |
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Boyd works as a realtor. She served as a Newberry City Commissioner from 2002-2006.
Boyd is a member of the Dixie-Gilchrist-Levy Association of Realtors, Florida Cattlemen's Association, and Gainesville Alachua County Association of Realtors.[1]
Issue positions
Boyd 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]
Committee assignments
While a member of the Florida House, Boyd served on the following committees:
- Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy Committee
- General Government Policy Council
- Health Care Services Policy Committee
- Natural Resources Appropriations Committee (Ranking Minority Member)
Sponsored legislation
Boyd's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 63 - "Auctioneers: Revises requirements for licensure as auctioneer, auctioneer apprentice, & auction business; requires submission of fingerprints for criminal records check; requires that applicant for license bear cost of fingerprinting & criminal records check"
- HB 593 - "Water Resources: Revises definition of Florida-friendly landscape; deletes references to "xeriscape"; revises eligibility criteria for certain WMD incentive programs; requires certain local government ordinances & amendments to incorporate specified landscape irrigation & design standards & identify specified invasive exotic plant species"
- HB 1097 - "Petroleum Restoration Program: Creates Petroleum Restoration Program Advisory Board in DEP"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Boyd lost her bid for re-election to the 11th District seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. Boyd was defeated by Elizabeth Porter (R) in the November 2 general election. John Ferentinos (Tea Party) also ran.[3]
| Florida State Senate, District 11 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Elizabeth Porter (R)
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29,538 | 53.92% | ||
| Debbie Boyd (D) | 22,042 | 40.24% | ||
| John Ferentinos (Tea Party) | 3,202 | 5.84% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Boyd won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 11th District, defeating Elizabeth Porter (R). Boyd received 36,892 votes in the election while Porter received 36,713 votes.[4] Boyd raised $263,589 for her campaign; Porter raised $231,371.[5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 11 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Debbie Boyd (D)
|
36,892 | 50.1% | ||
| Elizabeth Porter (R) | 36,713 | 49.9% | ||
Campaign donors
2008
Below are Boyd's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[6]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| FL Democratic Party | $46,457 |
| Debbie Boyd | $5,662 |
| Hospital Corporation of America | $4,000 |
| FL Beer Wholesalers Assoc | $2,000 |
| Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of the FL Bar Assoc | $2,000 |
External links
- Debbie Boyd's campaign website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Debbie Boyd
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
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Succeeded by Elizabeth Porter (R) |
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