John Legg
| John Legg | ||
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| Florida State Senate District 17 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| November 20, 2012-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 15, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Florida House Of Representatives District 46 | ||
| 2004-2012 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of South Florida (1996) | |
| Associate's | Pasco-Hernando Community College (1995) | |
| Master's | University of South Florida (2010) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 29, 1975 | |
| Place of birth | Brooksville, Florida | |
| Profession | Administrator/Teacher | |
| Religion | Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Legg was a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 46th District from 2004 to 2012 and served as Speaker Pro Tempore. He also served as Deputy Majority Whip from 2006-2008.
Legg currently works as an administrator and teacher. He is a member of the Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center Board.[1]
Issues
Legg 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
Legg's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 261 - "Use of an Electronic Wireless Communications Device While Driving: Prohibits person under 18 years of age from using electronic wireless communications device while operating motor vehicle, except under certain circumstances"
- HB 375 - "Reimbursement of Federal Excise Taxes on Motor Fuel: Provides requirements & limitations on reimbursement provisions of specified fuel supply contracts"
- HB 7087 - "Public K-12 Education : Revises provisions relating to schools receiving school grade; revises provisions relating to general requirements for middle grades promotion; updates references to general requirements for high school graduation; requires that State Board of Education annually designate districts as academically high performing schools districts if certain criteria are met; deletes provisions for concordant scores for FCAT, etc."
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, Legg served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Ethics and Elections | ||||
| • Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security | ||||
| • Regulated Industries | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Legg served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Legg served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • PreK-12 Policy, Chair | ||||
| • PreK-12 Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Legg won election in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 17. Legg defeated incumbent John Korsak and Rob Wallace in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Florida State Senate, District 17 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 John Legg |
61.8% | 17,176 |
| Rob Wallace | 23.1% | 6,426 |
| John Korsak | 15.1% | 4,193 |
| Total Votes | 27,795 | |
2010
Legg ran for re-election to the 46th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary or the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Legg won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 46th District, defeating Ron Rice (D) and John Ubele (NPA). Legg received 36,110 votes in the election while Rice received 24,078 votes, and Ubele received 1,889 votes.[5] Legg raised $195,243 for his campaign; Rice raised $10,546, and Ubele raised $5,209.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 46 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Legg (R)
|
36,110 | 58.2% | ||
| Ron Rice (D) | 24,078 | 38.8% | ||
| John Ubele (NPA) | 1,889 | 3.0% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Legg is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Legg raised a total of $774,515 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 24, 2013.[7]
| John Legg's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Florida State Senate, District 17 |  |
$267,822 | |
| 2010 | Florida State House, District 46 | |
$30,423 | |
| 2008 | Florida State House, District 46 | |
$195,243 | |
| 2006 | Florida State House, District 46 | |
$53,502 | |
| 2004 | Florida State House, District 46 | |
$169,261 | |
| 2002 | Florida State House, District 45 |  |
$58,264 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $774,515 | |||
2012
Legg won election to the Florida State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Legg raised a total of $267,822.
| Florida State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Legg's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Bright House Networks | $2,000 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Hospital Association | $1,500 | |||
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $1,500 | |||
| Florida Society of Anesthesiologists | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $267,822 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Legg won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Legg raised a total of $30,423.
| Florida House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Legg's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Hospital Corp of America | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $1,000 | |||
| Emergency Physicians of Florida | $500 | |||
| Florida Retail Federation | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $30,423 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Legg won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Legg raised a total of $195,243.
| Florida House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Legg's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Florida Republican Party | $30,128 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Hospital Association | $2,000 | |||
| Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar Association | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Cable Telecommunications Association | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $195,243 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Legg won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Legg raised a total of $53,502.
| Florida House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Legg's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Hospital Corp of America | $1,500 | |||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Republican Party | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Professional Fire Fighters District 1 | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $53,502 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Legg won election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Legg raised a total of $169,261.
| Florida House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Legg's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Florida Republican Party | $75,954 | |||
| Florida Institute of Cpas | $2,000 | |||
| Southern Gardens Groves Corp | $5,100 | |||
| Alico Inc | $1,000 | |||
| Pharmerica | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $169,261 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Legg lost the election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Legg raised a total of $58,264.
| Florida House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Legg's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Florida Institute of Cpas | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Recreational Vehicle Trade Association | $750 | |||
| Legg, John M | $566 | |||
| National Federation of Independent Business | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $58,264 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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John Legg News Feed
- U.S. 41 Trees to Be Saved? - Patch.com
- Local lawmakers dissect recent session - Northwest News and Tribune
- Jackson: Muffling those mobile boom boxes - Northwest News and Tribune
- Scott vetoes nearly $400 million from budget - WTSP 10 News
- Pasco school chief would prefer no state intervention at failing school - Tampabay.com
- Tampa chamber: Businesses concerned by Legislature's inaction on Medicaid ... - Tampabay.com (blog)
- Senate president, House speaker tout legislative accomplishments during tour - Tampabay.com
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External links
- John Legg's House site
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. John Legg
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Legg Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Legg Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed April 15, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 46 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Legg, John," accessed May 24, 2013
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