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Jimmy Patronis

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Jimmy Patronis
Florida House Of Representatives District 6
Incumbent
In office
2006 - Present
Term ends
November 16, 2012
Years in position 6
PartyRepublican
Compensation
Base salary$29,697/year
Per diem$133/per day
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 2, 2010
First electedNovember 2008
Next electionNovember 6, 2012
Term limits4 terms (8 years)
Education
Bachelor'sFlorida State University (1996)
Associate'sGulf Coast Community College (1994)
Personal
BirthdayApril 13, 1972
Place of birthPanama City, Florida
ProfessionRestauranteur
ReligionGreek Orthodox
Websites
Office website
Personal website

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Jimmy Patronis is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 6th District since 2006.

Patronis is the owner of Captain Anderson's Restaurant, and has previously worked as a research assistant in the Office of Robert Ainsworth of Parliament, House of Commons, and a legislative intern for Florida State Senator Ken Jenne.

He is Chair of the American Heart Association Leadership Circle, President of the Bay County Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Tallahassee Director of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association of the Gulf Coast Community College Foundation Board, Kiwanis Club of Panama City, and the National Rifle Association.[1]

Issues

Patronis 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

Patronis's sponsored legislation includes:

  • HB 245 - "Production and Shipment of Wine: Authorizes direct shipment of wine into & within Florida for personal consumption only; requires licensure of winery shippers by Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco"
  • HB 1329 - "Florida Kidcare Program: Clarifies application of Florida Kidcare program to include all eligible uninsured, low-income children; removes restriction on participation in Florida Healthy Kids program; authorizes certain enrollees to opt out of Children's Medical Services Network or Florida Kidcare Plus"
  • HB 7095 - "Prescription Drugs: Revises definition of term "manufacturer" for purposes of Florida Drug & Cosmetic Act; revises requirements for prescription drug manufacturer permit, nonresident prescription drug manufacturer permit, & health care clinic establishment permit; requires wholesale distributor to maintain pedigree papers separately from other records of prescription drugs under certain circumstances."

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

Committee assignments

2011-2012

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

  • Rules & Calendar
  • State Affairs, Vice Chair
  • Subcommittee on Business and Consumer Affairs
  • Subcommittee on Government Operations (Appropriations)
  • Subcommittee on Government Operations (State Affairs), Chair
  • Subcommittee on Rulemaking and Regulation

2009-2010

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

Elections

2010

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2010

Patronis won re-election to the 6th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated John McDonald (D) in the November 2 general election.[3]

Florida House of Representatives, District 6
2010 General election results
Candidates Votes Percent
Jimmy Patronis (R) 36,979 78.13%
John McDonald (D) 10,350 21.87%


2008

In 2008, Patronis won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 6th District. Patronis ran unopposed in the election. He raised $125,701 for his campaign.[4]

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Patronis raised $230,829 in contributions. [5]

His three largest contributors were:

Donor Amount
Florida Chamber Of Commerce $4,000
Hospital Corp Of America $4,000
Surgi Center $2,500

2008

Below are Patronis's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[6]

Contributor 2008 total
Hospital Corporation of America $2,000
FL Assoc of Realtors $1,000
Preferred Care Partners $1,000
FL Police Benevolent Assoc $1,000
Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of the FL Bar Assoc $1,000

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2006–present
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