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Steve Crisafulli

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Steve Crisafulli
Florida House Of Representatives District 32
Incumbent
In office
November 2008 - Present
Term ends
November 16, 2012
Years in position 4
PartyRepublican
Compensation
Base salary$29,697/year
Per diem$133/per day
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 2, 2010
First electedNovember 4, 2008
Next electionNovember 6, 2012
Term limits4 terms (8 years)
Education
Bachelor'sUniversity of Central Florida
Associate'sBrevard Community College
Personal
BirthdayJuly 26, 1971
Place of birthRockledge, Florida
ProfessionReal Estate Broker/Agribusinessman
ReligionChristian
Websites
Office website
Personal website
Campaign website

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Steve Crisafulli is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 32nd District since 2008. He served as Supervisor of Brevard County Soil and Water Conservation from 1998-2002.

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

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Crisafulli has been appointed to these committees:

  • Rules & Calendar
  • State Affairs
  • Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Chair
  • Subcommittee on Appropriations, Vice Chair
  • Subcommittee on Business and Consumer Affairs

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Crisafulli served on these committees:

Elections

2010

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 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.[3]

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.[4] Crisafulli raised $351,665 for his campaign; Sasso raised $172,115.[5]

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

2010

In 2010, Crisafulli raised $115,675 in contributions. [6]

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:[7]

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

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Preceded by
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Florida House of Representatives District 32
2008–present
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