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Ritch Workman
| Ritch Workman | ||
 | ||
| Florida House Of Representatives District 52 | ||
| 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 | ||
| High school | Satellite High School (1991) | |
| Bachelor's | Appalachian State University (1995) | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | National Guard | |
| Years of service | 1990 - 2005 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 3, 1973 | |
| Place of birth | Belleville, Canada | |
| Profession | Mortgage Broker | |
| Religion | Protestants | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Workman is Co-Owner of the Workman Group Incorporated, and served in the National Guard from 1990-2005.
He is past President/member of the Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers, and member of the Rockledge Rotary Club.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Workman served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules & Calendar | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Workman served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Workman served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Roads, Bridges & Ports Policy, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Elder & Family Services Policy | ||||
| • Government Operations Appropriations | ||||
| • Insurance, Business & Financial Affairs Policy | ||||
| • Public Counsel Oversight | ||||
Issues
Law enforcement drones
On January 5, 2013, Workman introduced HB 119, the proposed "Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act." Workman's bill would ban law enforcement use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones)with exceptions for counter-terrorism operations, surveillance for which a warrant has been obtained, and surveillance for which law enforcement personnel have "reasonable suspicion" that immediate action is needed. HB 119 would also allow people injured by governmental violation of these restrictions to sue the offending law enforcement agencies. The Criminal Justice Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee unanimously approved HB 119 on February 7. The bill is awaiting action from the full Judiciary Committee and the Local and Federal Affairs Committee.[2] Senator Joe Negron introduced the similar SB 92 in the Florida State Senate on December 5, 2012.[3]
Political Courage Test
Workman provided 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. When asked his legislative positions he responded:
"The shift from Government land conservation to private sector conservation. What land is owned by the government must be opened for public use. The reduction of all non-essential spending and a return to the basic rolls of government. The returning of Florida's home-owners insurance market to the free market (Insurance reform) and a comprehensive reform of the Florida tax structure."[4]
Sponsored legislation
Workman's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 667 - "Relief/Stephen Hall/DOT: Provides for relief of Stephen Hall; provides appropriation to compensate him for injuries sustained as result of negligence of employee of DOT; provides limitation on payment of fees & costs."
- HB 675 - "Medicare Supplement Policies: Cites act as "Alonzo Mourning Access to Care Act"; requires insurers issuing Medicare supplement policies in state to offer opportunity to enroll in Medicare supplement policy to specified individuals having disability or end-stage renal disease"
- HB 917 - "Property Assessments: Authorizes consideration of sales transactions in developing just value assessment of real property; specifies criteria for sales transactions; requires property appraisers to use specified sales for assessment purposes"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
Workman won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 52. Workman ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [5]
2010
Workman won re-election to the 30th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 24 primary. Workman defeated Amy Tidd in the November 2, 2010 general election.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 30 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Ritch Workman (R)
|
37,909 | 61.27% | ||
| Amy Tidd (D) | 23,966 | 38.73% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Workman won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 30th District, defeating Amy Tidd (D). Workman received 46,218 votes in the election while Tidd received 39.728 votes.[7] Workman raised $157,103 for his campaign; Tidd raised $26,130.[8]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 30 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ritch Workman (R)
|
46,218 | 53.8% | ||
| Amy Tidd (D) | 39,728 | 46.2% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Workman raised $218,314 in contributions. [9]
His six largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Republican Party | $4,532 |
| Florida Chamber Of Commerce | $3,500 |
| Hospital Corp Of America | $3,000 |
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $2,000 |
| Florida Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Florida Cable Telecommunications Association | $2,000 |
2008
Below are Workman's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[10]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Ritch Workman | $27,487 |
| FL Institute of CPAs | $4,500 |
| Hospital Corporation of America | $4,000 |
| FL Assoc of Mortgage Brokers | $3,000 |
| FL Chamber of Commerce | $2,352 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Ritch + Workman + Florida + Legislature
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Ritch Workman News Feed
- State Legislature wrap-up: The good, the bad, the embarrassing - Orlando Sentinel
- Guest opinion: Archaic family laws need reform in Florida - The News-Press
- Did state's move seal Viera's fate? - Florida Today
- FIT wants state funds to launch new lab - Florida Today
- Blood-alcohol limit pitch has few fans in Brevard - Florida Today
- Workman's alimony bill heads to Scott - Florida Today
- Florida lawmakers reach $36 M deal for sales - tax holiday , MLB spring ... - Tampa Bay Business Journal (blog)
- Legislature adjourns 2013 session - The Florida Current
- Lawmakers' plan would move Blue Jays from Dunedin - Northwest News and Tribune
- Republican Leadership Backs Bob Cortes Against Karen Castor Dentel - Sunshine State News
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External links
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Ritch Workman
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Workman Biography
- ↑ Bill summary for Florida HB 119
- ↑ Bill summary for Florida CS/SB 92
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Workman 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 30 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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