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Janet Adkins

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Janet Adkins
Florida House Of Representatives District 12
Incumbent
In office
November 2008 - Present
Term ends
November 16, 2012
Years in position 4
PartyRepublican
Compensation
Base salary$29,697/year
Per diem$133/per day
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 2, 2010
First electedNovember 4, 2008
Next electionNovember 6, 2012
Term limits4 terms (8 years)
Education
High schoolTrinity Christian Academy (1983)
Bachelor'sUniversity of North Florida (1987)
Associate'sFlorida Community College at Jacksonville (1985)
Master'sUniversity of North Florida (1990)
Personal
BirthdayOctober 9, 1965
Place of birthJacksonville, Florida
ProfessionLegislator
ReligionBaptist
Websites
Office website
Personal website
Campaign website

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Janet Adkins is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 12th District since 2008.

Adkins worked as a Client Partner for Information Systems of Florida Incorporated from 1987-1999.

She is a member of the Nassau County Drug and Alcohol and Crime Coalition, Amelia Island Council, Republican State Committeewoman for Nassau County, Nassau County School Board, and volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club Brick Campaign[1]

Issues

Adkins 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

Adkins's sponsored legislation includes:

  • HB 349 - "Forensic Mental Health Policy: Provides for creation of workgroup to review state policy & budgeting issues affecting adults with serious mental illness who also have involvement with state criminal justice system"
  • HB 1223 - "Corporate Income Tax Credits for Small Business Corporations: Requires DOR to establish corporate income tax credit program for specified small business corporations"
  • HB 1261 - "Medicaid Reform: Requires AHCA to establish legislative workgroup on Medicaid reform; requires report to Legislature; provides for expiration of workgroup on January 1, 2010"

For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Adkins has been appointed to these committees:

  • Joint Administrative Procedures
  • Education
  • Subcommittee on K-20 Competitiveness, Vice Chair
  • Subcommittee on Pre K-12 Appropriations
  • Subcommittee on Rulemaking and Regulation
  • Subcommittee on Transportation and Highway Safety

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Adkins served on these committees:

Elections

2010

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2010

Adkins ran for re-election to the 12th District seat in 2010. She had no opposition in the August 24th primary or the general election, which took place on November 2nd.[3]

2008

On November 4, 2008, Adkins won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 12th District, defeating Robert Ziefel (write-in) and Damon Fernandez (write-in). Adkins received 56,762 votes in the election while Ziefel received 28 votes, and Fernandez received 22 votes.[4] Adkins raised $225,952 for her campaign.[5]

Florida House of Representatives, District 12
Candidates Votes Percent
Janet Adkins (R) 56,762 99.9%
Robert Ziefel (write-in) 28 0.0%
Damon Fernandez (write-in) 22 0.0%

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Adkins raised $51,741 in contributions. [6]

Her three largest contributors were:

Donor Amount
Florida Health Care Association $1,000
Florida Association Of Realtors $1,000
Florida Chamber Of Commerce $1,000

2008

Below are Adkins's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]

Contributor 2008 total
Janet H Adkins $11,532
FL Institute of CPAs $4,000
FL Assoc of Realtors $2,000
Hospital Corporation of America $2,000
FL Credit Union League $1,500

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Florida House of Representatives District 12
2008–present
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