Stephen Precourt
| Stephen Precourt | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 44 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| 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 (1983) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 20, 1960 | |
| Place of birth | Orlando, Florida | |
| Profession | Business Owner and Transportation Engineer | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Precourt is a partner with Dyer, Riddle, Mills and Precourt, Incorporated.
He is a member of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce Board, West Orange South Lake Transportation Task Force, and Orange County Building Codes Board of Adjustment and Appeals.[1]
Issues
Precourt 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
Precourt's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 89 - "Autism: Requires that physician refer minor child to appropriate specialist for screening for autism spectrum disorder under certain circumstances"
- HB 1385 - "Children with Disabilities: Requires certain licensing boards to require continuing education on developmental disabilities for certain licensees & certificateholders"
- HB 7109 - "State University Excess Credit Hours: Provides requirements for additional payment by state university students for certain credit hours exceeding degree program completion requirements"
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, Precourt served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Precourt served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance & Tax, Chair | ||||
| • Rules & Calendar | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Precourt served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy & Utilities Policy, Chair | ||||
| • Natural Resources Appropriations | ||||
| • Public Counsel Oversight | ||||
| • Roads, Bridges & Ports Policy | ||||
Elections
2012
Precourt won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 44. Precourt ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3]
2010
Precourt ran for re-election to the 41st District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. Precourt defeated Lee Douglas (D) and Jon Foley (Tea Party) in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 41 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Stephen Precourt (R)
|
36,850 | 57.50% | ||
| Lee Douglas (D) | 24,340 | 37.98% | ||
| Jon Foley (Tea) | 2,893 | 4.51% | ||
2008
In 2008, Precourt won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 41st District. Precourt ran unopposed in the election. He raised $109,919 for his campaign.[5]
Endorsements
Precourt was endorsed by:
- Central Florida Tea Party Council [6]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Precourt is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Precourt raised a total of $865,671 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 29, 2013.[7]
| Stephen Precourt's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Florida State House, District 44 |  |
$151,359 | |
| 2010 | Florida State House, District 41 | |
$312,046 | |
| 2008 | Florida State House, District 41 | |
$109,919 | |
| 2006 | Florida State House, District 41 | |
$292,347 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $865,671 | |||
2012
Precourt won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Precourt raised a total of $151,359.
| Florida House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Stephen Precourt's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Florida Republican Party | $9,000 | |||
| Florida Hospital Association | $2,000 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association | $1,500 | |||
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $151,359 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Precourt won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Precourt raised a total of $312,046.
| Florida House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Stephen Precourt's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Florida Republican Party | $77,293 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $4,000 | |||
| Florida Cable Telecommunications Association | $2,500 | |||
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $2,500 | |||
| Bright House Networks | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $312,046 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Precourt won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Precourt raised a total of $109,919.
| Florida House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Stephen Precourt's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Hospital Corp of America | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Home Builders Association | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Hospital Association | $1,000 | |||
| Bright House Networks | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $109,919 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Precourt won election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Precourt raised a total of $292,347.
| Florida House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Stephen Precourt's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Precourt, Stephen L | $10,500 | |||
| Wellcare Health Plans | $5,500 | |||
| Florida Home Builders Association | $4,000 | |||
| Florida Institute of Cpas | $4,000 | |||
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $292,347 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Stephen Precourt News Feed
- ALEC-Orchestrated Bill In Florida Would Block Cities From Making Paid Sick ... - ThinkProgress
- How ALEC Legislators Are Fueling Efforts To Block Paid Sick Leave And Other ... - ThinkProgress
- Florida Governor Rick Scott Bans Paid Sick Leave - Opposing Views
- ThinkProgress: Florida's Governor Signs Business-Backed Bill Banning Paid ... - Uprising
- Scott blocks paid sick-time vote in Orange, statewide - Sun-Sentinel
- On sick-time, Rick Scott deals with issues of consistency, hypocrisy - Orlando Sentinel (blog)
- Precourt rules out 2014 Orange mayoral run - Orlando Sentinel (blog)
- Pressure Building on Scott to Sign?Or Veto?Bill Forbidding Local Sick-Leave ... - FlaglerLive.com
- Mothers protest sick-leave bill - The Florida Current
- Report Card: Florida Chamber Gives Most (GOP) Legislators an 'A' - Sunshine State News
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External links
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Stephen Precourt
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008
- Steve Precourt on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Precourt Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Precourt Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division "Candidate List" Accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ District 41 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ Central Florida Tea Party Council
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Precourt, Stephen," accessed May 29, 2013
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| Preceded by Robert Schenck (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 44 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 41 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by John Wood (R) |
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