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William Snyder
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| William Snyder | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 82 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Florida Gulf Coast University (2010) | |
| Associate's | Miami-Dade Community College (1976) | |
| Other | FBI Academy (1999) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 6, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | New York City, New York | |
| Profession | Law Enforcement (retired) | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Snyder currently works as a Criminal Investigator/Major/Director in the Department of Law Enforcement of the Martin County Sheriff's Office.
He is a Board Advisor to the Association of Retarded Citizens of Martin County, and a member of the Shared Services Network.[1]
Issues
Snyder 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
Snyder's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 273 - "Sexual Activities Involving Animals: Prohibits knowing sexual conduct or sexual contact with an animal; prohibits specified related activities; provides that act does not apply to certain husbandry, conformation judging practices, & veterinary practices."
- HB 1151 - "DNA Database: Designates act "DNA Database Act"; provides phase-in schedule whereby persons arrested for specified felony offenses will be required to provide DNA samples to FDLE until all felony arrestees will provide such samples; provides for statewide system for classifying, matching, & storing analyses of DNA & other data"
- HB 7103 - "Mental Health: Creates Community Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment & Crime Reduction Act"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Snyder has been appointed to these committees:
- Appropriations
- Judiciary, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Snyder served on these committees:
- Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations Committee
- Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council (Chair)
- Finance & Tax Council
- Policy Council
Elections
2010
Snyder ran for re-election to the 82nd District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary or in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Snyder won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 82nd District, defeating Catherine Hilton (D). Snyder received 44,867 votes in the election while Hilton received 32,069 votes.[4] Snyder raised $169,898 for his campaign; Hilton raised $3,398.[5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 82 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 William Snyder (R)
| 44,867 | 58.3% | ||
| Catherine Hilton (D) | 32,069 | 41.7% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Snyder raised $39,646 in contributions. [6]
His seven largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Snyder Sr, William D | $2,696 |
| Florida Chamber Of Commerce | $2,000 |
| Ronald L Book Governmental Consultants Inc | $1,000 |
| Florida State Correctional Officers | $1,000 |
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $1,000 |
| Vista Health Plan | $1,000 |
| Florida Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
2008
Below are Snyder's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| FL Police Benevolent Assoc | $3,000 |
| Hospital Corporation of America | $3,000 |
| FL State Correctional Officers | $2,500 |
| FL Assoc of Realtors | $2,000 |
| FL Hospital Assoc | $2,000 |
External links
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. William Snyder
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Snyder Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Snyder Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 82 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 82 2006–present | Succeeded by NA |
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