Dennis Jones
| Dennis L. Jones | ||
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| Florida State Senate District 13 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2002-2012 | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Florida House Speaker Pro Tempore | ||
| 1998-2000 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | November 2002 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Florida House of Representatives | ||
| 1978-2000 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 5, 1941 | |
| Profession | Chiropractor | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Jones was a member of the Executive Committee of the Pinellas County Republican Party. He was also a Legislative Member of the Executive Committee of the Florida Republican. He served in the Florida State House of Representatives from 1978 to 2000. From 1984 to 1986 he was House Minority Floor Whip. He also served as House Speaker Pro Tempore from 1998 to 2000. He joined the Florida State Senate in 2002. He has been Senate Majority Leader since then, representing the 13th district.
Jones is a Chiropractic Physician for Community Care Medical Center Limited Liability Corporation.
Jones attended Saint Petersburg Junior College. He went on to earn his DC from Lincoln Chiropractic College in 1963.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jones was appointed to these committees:
- Regulated Industries Chair
- Budget Subcommittee on General Government Appropriations
- Environmental Preservation and Conservation
- Health Regulation
- Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
- Rules
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jones served on these committees:
- Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Committee, Florida State Senate
- Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee, Florida State Senate
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee, Florida State Senate
- Health Regulation Committee, Florida State Senate
- Regulated Industries Committee, Florida State Senate
- Rules Committee, Florida State Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jones won re-election to the 13th District Seat in the Florida State Senate. Jones was unopposed and raised $242,687 for his campaign. [1]
Campaign donors
2010 (Off-cycle)
Jones raised $0 in campaign contributions in 2010, a year in which he was not up for election.[2]
2008
In 2008, Jones collected $242,687 in campaign contributions.[3] The six largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $3,000 |
| Direct General Insurance Company | $2,500 |
| Florida Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Florida Retail Federation | $1,500 |
| Anesthesiology Leadership Council | $1,500 |
| Florida Cable Telecommunications Association | $1,500 |
Recent news
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Dennis Jones News Feed
- Sharks fined $100000 for GM's comments - USA TODAY
- Finalists announced for coach of the year - USA Today - USA TODAY
- This Date In Baseball - NECN.com - NECN
- Finalists announced for Selke Trophy - USA Today - USA TODAY
- Parent Empowerment Bill Again Dies in Dramatic Tie - Sunshine State News
- Haith petition looking at how bank records were obtained - CBSSports.com (blog)
- Colbert Mocks Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory That Government Is Buying Up ... - Huffington Post (satire)
- Canadiens' Eller leaves on stretcher; hearing set - USA Today - USA TODAY
- Editorial: Reject paranoia - Gainesville Sun
- Inside the Beltway: Crew comes home - Washington Times
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Personal
Jones and his wife, Susan Davis, have three children.
External links
- Official Florida State Senate website of Senator Dennis Jones
- Project Vote Smart Dennis Jones candidate summary
- Project Vote Smart Dennis Jones biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002, 1998
- Florida Election Results
References
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| Preceded by ' |
Florida Senate, District 13 2002–2012 |
Succeeded by Andy Gardiner (R) |
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