Janet Adkins
| Janet Adkins | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 11 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Trinity Christian Academy (1983) | |
| Bachelor's | University of North Florida (1987) | |
| Associate's | Florida Community College at Jacksonville (1985) | |
| Master's | University of North Florida (1990) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 9, 1965 | |
| Place of birth | Jacksonville, Florida | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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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
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Adkins served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Rules & Calendar | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Adkins served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Administrative Procedures | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Adkins served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Operations Appropriations | ||||
| • Military & Local Affairs Policy | ||||
| • Public Counsel Oversight | ||||
Elections
2012
Adkins won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 11. Adkins defeated Cord Byrd in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Dave Smith (D) and Daniel Walsh (I) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 11, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Janet Adkins Incumbent |
71.8% | 57,507 | |
| Democratic | Dave Smith | 28.2% | 22,559 | |
| Independent | Daniel F. Walsh | 0% | 8 | |
| Total Votes | 80,074 | |||
| Florida House of Representatives, District 11 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Janet Adkins Incumbent |
65.4% | 13,601 |
| Cord Byrd | 34.6% | 7,181 |
| Total Votes | 20,782 | |
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.[4]
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.[5] Adkins raised $225,952 for her campaign.[6]
| 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
Comprehensive donor information for Adkins is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Adkins raised a total of $581,473 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 28, 2013.[7]
| Janet Adkins's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Florida State House, District 11 |  |
$303,780 | |
| 2010 | Florida State House, District 12 | |
$51,741 | |
| 2008 | Florida State House, District 12 | |
$225,952 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $581,473 | |||
2012
Adkins won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Adkins raised a total of $303,780.
| Florida House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Janet Adkins's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Florida Republican Party | $76,456 | |||
| Humana | $2,000 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Retail Federation | $1,500 | |||
| Surgi Center | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $303,780 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Adkins won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Adkins raised a total of $51,741.
| Florida House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Janet Adkins's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Florida State Correctional Officers | $1,000 | |||
| Adkins, Janet H | $514 | |||
| Centurylink | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $51,741 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Adkins won election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Adkins raised a total of $225,952.
| Florida House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Janet Adkins's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Adkins, Janet H | $11,532 | |||
| Florida Institute of Cpas | $4,000 | |||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $2,000 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Credit Union League | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $225,952 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Janet Adkins News Feed
- Florida legislators failed to disclose finances - Ocala
- Fla. legislators failed to disclose finances - MiamiHerald.com
- Financial disclosure forms keep tripping up Florida pols - Orlando Sentinel (blog)
- Police, community and calendar briefs for June 13, 2013 - Ocala
- Budget funding highlights growing turf war in deaf community - Florida Times-Union
- Adkins, Wise among lawmakers that filed incorrect financial disclosure forms - Florida Times-Union (blog)
- Storms, four others, made mistakes in disclosing finances, but won't be penalized - Tampabay.com (blog)
- Rick Scott, Ander Crenshaw and First Coast Leaders Break Ground on Industrial ... - Sunshine State News
- Five candidates get free pass for mistakes in disclosing finances - MiamiHerald.com (blog)
- Around the Region: Center offering free bowling to kids - Florida Times-Union
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External links
- Janet Adkins' House site
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Janet Adkins
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008
- Janet Adkins on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Adkins Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Adkins Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division "Candidate List" Accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 12 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Adkins, Janet," accessed May 28, 2013
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| Preceded by Elizabeth Porter (R) |
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| Preceded by - |
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Succeeded by Lake Ray (R) |
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