Franklin Sands
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| Franklin Sands | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 98 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 12, 1940 | |
| Place of birth | New York, New York | |
| Profession | Independent NIKKEN Wellness Consultant | |
| Religion | Jewish | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Sands is a retired businessman.
He is a member of the Colorado Agency for Jewish Education - Children with Special Needs, North Broward Hospital District CRC Mentor in Take Stock in Children Program, Plantation Chamber, and Weston Business Chamber.[1]
Issues
Sands 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
Sands's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1407 - "Department of Transportation: Prohibits DOT for specified period from entering into agreement with private entity to lease existing transportation facility."
- HB 1409 - "Placement of Children: Authorizes Governor to execute new Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children; specifies provisions of compact; provides for present compact to remain in effect until Governor enters into new compact; provides rulemaking authority to DCFS."
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sands has been appointed to these committees:
- Appropriations
- Rules & Calendar
- Select Committee on Water Policy, Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Subcommittee on Appropriations
Elections
2010
Sands ran for re-election to the 98th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. Sands defeated Kimberly Burgess (R) in the general election held November 2, 2010.[3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 98 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Franklin Sands (D)
| 20,725 | 62.9% | ||
| Kimberly Burgess (R) | 12,210 | 37.1% | ||
2008
In 2008, Sands won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 98th District. Sands ran unopposed in the election. He raised $51,750 for his campaign.[4]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Sands raised $219,090 in contributions. [5]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Hospital Association | $3,000 |
| Flordai Health Care Association | $3,000 |
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $2,500 |
| Hospital Corp Of America | $2,500 |
2008
Below are Sands's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[6]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Hospital Corporation of America | $2,000 |
| Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of the FL Bar Assoc | $1,000 |
| Bright House Networks | $1,000 |
| FL Chamber of Commerce | $1,000 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb | $500 |
External links
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Franklin Sands
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
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| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 98 2004–present | Succeeded by NA |
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