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Steve Crisafulli
| Steve Crisafulli | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 51 | ||
| 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 Central Florida | |
| Associate's | Brevard Community College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 26, 1971 | |
| Place of birth | Rockledge, Florida | |
| Profession | Real Estate Broker/Agribusinessman | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Crisafulli is a small business owner, and Director of the Brevard County Farm Bureau.[1]
Issues
Crisafulli 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
Crisafulli's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 307 - "Space and Aerospace Catalyst and Enhancement Program: Creates Space and Aerospace Catalyst and Enhancement Program in OTTED to provide moneys to Space Florida & its partners for upgrading space-related infrastructure or business facilities & competing for space & aerospace-associated businesses"
- HB 499 - "State Universities: Increases monetary threshold for continuing contracts for professional services; increases monetary threshold for utilization of funds for replacement of minor facilities; revises provisions relating to matching & expenditure of funds under university facility challenge grant program."
- HB 641 - "Unemployment Compensation: Designates act "Accurate Employment Statistics Enhancement Act"; redefines term "employee leasing company" to reflect reporting requirements imposed by act"
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, Crisafulli served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • State Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations, Vice-chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Crisafulli served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules & Calendar | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Crisafulli served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Natural Resources Appropriations, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy | ||||
| • Economic Development Policy | ||||
Elections
2012
Crisafulli won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 51. Crisafulli ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Mike Blake (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3]
2010
Crisafulli ran for re-election to the 32nd District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary or in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Crisafulli won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 32nd District, defeating Tony Sasso (D). Crisafulli received 44,495 votes in the election while Sasso received 40,758 votes.[5] Crisafulli raised $351,665 for his campaign; Sasso raised $172,115.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 32 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Steve Crisafulli (R)
|
44,495 | 52.2% | ||
| Tony Sasso (D) | 40,758 | 47.8% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Crisafulli raised $115,675 in contributions. [7]
His seven largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Chamber Of Commerce | $2,000 |
| Entertainment Software Association | $1,000 |
| Southern Gardens Citrus Holding Corp | $1,000 |
| Florida Association Of Insurance Agents | $1,000 |
| Florida Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
| GMA INC | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
2008
Below are Crisafulli's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| FL Republican Party | $143,615 |
| Stephen D Crisafulli | $10,100 |
| FL Institute of CPAs | $5,000 |
| Associated Builders & Contractors East Coast Chapter | $3,000 |
| FL Chamber of Commerce | $2,500 |
Recent news
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Steve Crisafulli News Feed
- Rep. Steve Crisafulli: Productive session - Florida Today
- Putnam, Crisafulli: Citrus Will Survive Greening Disease - SpaceCoastDaily.com
- Crisafulli Reports On Final Legislative Session - SpaceCoastDaily.com
- House panel preserves tax break for insurance companies - Bradenton Herald
- Guest column: Good for business - Florida Today
- Florida Legislature Approves Citrus Research Funding - Southeast AgNet
- Lawmakers collect $662k in 'slush funds' they hope to outlaw - Orlando Sentinel
- Speaker-Designate Crisafulli applauds successful 2013 legislative session - Sunshine State News
- Thumbs up, thumbs down: Judging Brevard's winners and losers in the news - Florida Today
- Future legislative fights: A tangle over taxes - The Florida Current
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External links
- Steve Crisafulli's House site
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Steve Crisafulli
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Steve Crisafulli on Facebook
- Steve Crisafulli's YouTube Channel
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Crisafulli Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Crisafulli 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 32 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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