H. Marlene O'Toole
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| H. Marlene O'Toole | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 42 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| November 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 18, 1945 | |
| Place of birth | Somerville, Massachusetts | |
| Profession | Retired IBM Executive | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
O'Toole is a Project Director of Take Stock in Children, and is a retired IBM Executive.[1]
Issues
O'Toole 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
O'Toole's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 503 - "Police Technology Fee: Requires specified fee to be imposed in addition to other costs or fees for conviction of specified offenses involving controlled substance possession or driving or boating under the influence; provides for deposit of funds."
- HB 573 - "Health Facilities: Redefines term "health facility" to include not-for-profit corporations providing assisted living services, hospice services, or certain independent living services."
- HB 863 - "Tax on Property Rental Fees and Tax on Admissions: Abrogates repeal of tax exemption on rental or license fees provided for property rented, leased, or licensed by convention or exhibition hall, auditorium, stadium, theater, arena, civic center, performing arts center, or publicly owned recreational facility"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, O'Toole has been appointed to these committees:
- Appropriations
- Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining
- Education, Vice Chair
- Subcommittee on Government Operations (Appropriations)
- Subcommittee on Government Operations (State Affairs)
- Subcommittee on Higher Education Appropriations, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, O'Toole served on these committees:
- Civil Justice & Courts Policy Committee
- Education Policy Council
- Finance & Tax Council
- State Universities & Private Colleges Appropriations Committee
- State Universities & Private Colleges Policy Committee (Vice Chair)
Elections
2010
O'Toole ran for re-election to the 42nd District seat in 2010. She did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. O'Toole defeated Jeff Shoobridge (NPA) in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 42 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 H. Marlene O'Toole (R)
| 61,232 | 76.12% | ||
| Jeff Shoobridge (NPA) | 19,213 | 23.88% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, O'Toole won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 42nd District, defeating Betty Cunningham (write-in) and Jeremy Grondahl (write-in). O'Toole received 84,154 votes in the election while Cunningham received 157 votes, and Grondahl received 23 votes.[4] O'Toole raised $148,409 for her campaign.[5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 42 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| H. Marlene O'Toole (R)
| 84,154 | 99.8% | ||
| Betty Cunningham (write-in) | 157 | 0.2% | ||
| Jeremy Grondahl (write-in) | 23 | 0.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, O'Toole raised $69,586 in contributions. [6]
Her two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Chamber Of Commerce | $2,000 |
| Florida Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
2008
Below are O'Toole's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| FL Institute of CPAs | $5,000 |
| FL Home Builders Association | $2,000 |
| FL Chamber of Commerce | $1,500 |
| AT&T | $1,500 |
| FL Hospital Association | $1,000 |
Recent news
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External links
- Marlene O'Toole's House site
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. H. Marlene O'Toole
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Marlene O'Toole on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. O'Toole Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. O'Toole Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 42 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 42 2008–present | Succeeded by NA |
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