Janet Adkins
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| Janet Adkins | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 12 | ||
| 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) | |
| 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 | ||
Contents |
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:
- Government Accountability Act Council
- Government Operations Appropriations Committee
- Military & Local Affairs Policy Committee
- Public Counsel Oversight Committee, Florida State Legislature
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 |
Recent news
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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: 2008
- Janet Adkins on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Adkins Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Adkins Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 12 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 12 2008–present | Succeeded by NA |
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