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Denise Grimsley
| Denise Grimsley | ||
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| Florida State Senate District 21 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| November 20, 2012 | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 15, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Florida House Of Representatives District 77 | ||
| 2004-2012 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Warner Southern College | |
| Associate's | Polk Community College | |
| Master's | University of Miami | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 21 | |
| Place of birth | Lakeland, Florida | |
| Profession | Registered Nurse/Citrus Grower | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Grimsley was a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 77th District from 2004 to 2012.
Grimsley currently works as a citrus grower and registered nurse. She has previously served as Vice President/Chief Executive Officer of the Grimsley Oil Company Incorporated.
Grimsley is Chair of the Convenience Store Association Board, and Florida Petroleum Marketers Board, and is a member of the Florida Cattleman's Association, Florida Hospital Foundation, Highlands County Citrus Growers Association, Highlands County Livestock Advisory Committee, Lake Placid Morning Rotary Club, Leadership Florida, Peace Valley Citrus Growers Association, and Rebuilding Together Highlands County Incorporated.[1]
Issues
Grimsley 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
Grimsley's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1097 - "Electronic Health Records: Expands access to patient's health records in order to facilitate exchange of data between certain health care facility personnel, practitioners, & providers & attending physicians; eliminates access to patient's health records by State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council & local long-term care ombudsman councils; creates "Florida Electronic Health Records Exchange Act""
- HB 7001 - "Review of Department of Citrus & Florida Citrus Commission under Florida Government Accountability Act: Reenacts provisions of law establishing Department of Citrus & Florida Citrus Commission; repeals Citrus Stabilization Act."
- HB 7137 - "Water Management Districts: Readopts provision creating water management districts pursuant to Florida Government Accountability Act; revises membership provisions for water management & basin boards"
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, Grimsley served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Children, Families, and Elder Affairs | ||||
| • Environmental Preservation and Conservation | ||||
| • Health Policy | ||||
| • Collective Bargaining | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Grimsley served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations, Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Budget Commission, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Grimsley served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health Care Appropriations, Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Budget Commission | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Grimsley won election in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 21. Grimsley ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Stacy Anderson McCland (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Florida State Senate, District 21, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Denise Grimsley |
57.4% | 107,136 | |
| Democratic | Stacy Anderson McCland | 42.6% | 79,500 | |
| Total Votes | 186,636 | |||
2010
Grimsley ran for re-election to the 77th 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.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Grimsley won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 77th District, defeating Elton Gissendanner (D). Grimsley received 34,737 votes in the election while Gissendanner received 17,372 votes.[5] Grimsley raised $239,541 for her campaign; Gissendanner raised $10,713.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 77 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Denise Grimsley (R)
|
34,737 | 66.7% | ||
| Elton Gissendanner (D) | 17,372 | 33.3% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Grimsley raised $123,303 in contributions. [7]
Her three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hospital Corp Of America | $1,500 |
| Florida Hospital Association | $1,500 |
| Florida Chamber Of Commerce | $1,500 |
2008
Below are Grimsley's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Hospital Corporation of America | $4,000 |
| FL Cable Telecommunications Assoc | $3,000 |
| FL Hospital Assoc | $3,000 |
| FL Chamber of Commerce | $2,500 |
| FL Assoc of Realtors | $2,000 |
External links
- Denise Grimsley's personal website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Denise Grimsley
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Denise Grimsley on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Grimsley Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Grimsley Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed April 15, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 77 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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| Preceded by Michael Bennett (R) |
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Succeeded by Dane Eagle (R) |
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