John Tobia
| John Tobia | ||
 | ||
| Florida House Of Representatives District 53 | ||
| 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 | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Florida | |
| Master's | University of Florida (1999) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 6, 1978 | |
| Place of birth | Honolulu, Hawaii | |
| Profession | College Professor | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Contents |
Issues
Tobia 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.[1]
Sponsored legislation
Tobia's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1109 - "Arboriculture: Creates Florida Arborist Licensing Law; establishes licensure procedures & requirements to practice arboriculture & provide arboriculture services"
- HB 1115 - "Tax Credits: Revises priority of tax credits taken against corporate income tax or franchise tax; redefines term "adjusted federal income" to include specified tax credits; authorizes aerospace sector jobs tax credits & tuition reimbursement tax credits"
- HB 1245 - "Energy-efficient Appliance Rebate Program: Authorizes Florida Energy & Climate Commission to develop & administer consumer rebate program for specified energy-efficient appliances"
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, Tobia served on no standing committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Tobia served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Tobia served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations | ||||
| • Health Care Services Policy | ||||
| • State Universities & Private Colleges Policy | ||||
| • Legislative Auditing | ||||
Elections
2012
Tobia won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 53. Tobia defeated Tres Holton and Laureen Trent in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated John Paul Alvarez (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [2]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 53, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  John Tobia Incumbent |
52.6% | 38,522 | |
| Democratic | John Paul Alvarez | 47.4% | 34,677 | |
| Total Votes | 73,199 | |||
| Florida House of Representatives, District 53 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
John Tobia Incumbent |
52.2% | 6,182 |
| Tres Holton | 32.6% | 3,864 |
| Laureen Trent | 15.2% | 1,804 |
| Total Votes | 11,850 | |
2010
Tobia won re-election to the 31st District seat in 2010. He defeated Jodi James (D) in the November 2, 2010 general election.[3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 31 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Tobia (R)
|
29,517 | 62.18% | ||
| Jodi James (D) | 17,952 | 37.82% | ||
Tobia defeated Lori Halbert in the August 24 primary.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 31 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Tobia
|
7,377 | 50.66% | ||
| Lori Halbert | 7,184 | 49.34% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Tobia won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 31st District, defeating Carol Wheatley (write-in). Tobia received 48,258 votes in the election while Wheatley received 323 votes.[5] Tobia raised $39,877 for his campaign.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 31 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Tobia (R)
|
48,258 | 99.3% | ||
| Carol Wheatley (write-in) | 323 | 0.7% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Tobia is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Tobia raised a total of $473,471 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 29, 2013.[7]
| John Tobia's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Florida State House, District 53 |  |
$241,594 | |
| 2010 | Florida State House, District 31 | |
$174,974 | |
| 2008 | Florida State House, District 31 | |
$39,877 | |
| 2000 | Florida State House, District 30 |  |
$17,026 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $473,471 | |||
2012
Tobia won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Tobia raised a total of $241,594.
| Florida House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Tobia's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Florida Republican Party | $95,144 | |||
| Tobia, John Joseph | $10,500 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $3,000 | |||
| Humana | $2,500 | |||
| Associated Builders & Contractors of Florida East Coast Chapter | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $241,594 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Tobia won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Tobia raised a total of $174,974.
| Florida House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Tobia's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Florida Republican Party | $42,554 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $4,000 | |||
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $3,500 | |||
| Associated Builders & Contractors of Florida | $3,000 | |||
| Southern Gardens Citrus Holding Corp | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $174,974 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Tobia won election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Tobia raised a total of $39,877.
| Florida House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Tobia's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Osteopathic Medical Association | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Society Of Ambulatory Surgical Centers | $1,000 | |||
| Associated Builders & Contractors of Florida | $1,000 | |||
| Becker & Poliakoff | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $39,877 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Tobia lost the election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2000. During that election cycle, Tobia raised a total of $17,026.
| Florida House of Representatives 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Tobia's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Tobia, John | $1,580 | |||
| Tobia, Agnes | $500 | |||
| Styskal, Lyda | $500 | |||
| Tobia, Stephen | $500 | |||
| Tobia, Jan S | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $17,026 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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John Tobia News Feed
- Letter: Special session needed on Medicaid expansion - Florida Today
- Bipartisan - yet controversial - gun bill among final batch headed to Scott's desk - Florida Times-Union (blog)
- Democrats upset by governor's Dream Act driving bill veto - The Florida Current
- Dems attack Fla. Gov. Scott as anti-Hispanic, outraged over veto - BizPac Review
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External links
- John Tobia's personal website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. John Tobia
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008, 2000
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Tobia Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division "Candidate List" Accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "August 24, 2010 State Representative primary results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 31 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Tobia, John," accessed May 29, 2013
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