Charles McBurney
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| Charles McBurney | |
| Florida House of Representatives District 16 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2007 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | House site |
Contents |
McBurney is currently a Partner with the law firm of Fischette, Owen, Held and McBurney. He previously served as a Senior Trial Assistant in the State Attorney's Office, Jacksonville from 1984-1990, and was an Associate with Mathews, Osborne, McNalt, Gobelman and Cobb from 1982-1984.[1]
Issue positions
McBurney 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]
Committee membership
- Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations Committee (Vice Chair)
- Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council
- Elder & Family Services Policy Committee
- Government Accountability Act Council
- Governmental Affairs Policy Committee
Sponsored legislation
McBurney's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 17 - "Public School Attendance: Creates Student Preparedness Pilot Program to include Duval County School District as one of selected school districts; allows students 16 to 18 years of age to terminate school enrollment if they meet pilot program requirements for attendance & completion; provides for nontraditional academic options"
- HB 1237 - "Florida 211 Network: Requires participants in Florida 211 Network to be accredited by Florida Alliance of Information & Referral Services & notify Public Service Commission of such accreditation; provides for revocation of 211 numbers."
- HB 7037 - "OGSR/Identification and Location Information of Federal Attorneys and Judges: Removes scheduled repeal under Open Government Sunset Review Act of exemptions from public records requirements for identification & location information of current or former U.S. attorneys, assistant U.S. attorneys, current or former judges of U.S. Courts of Appeal, federal district judges, & federal magistrates, & spouses & children thereof"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Major donors
Below are McBurney's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[3]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Fidelity National Financial | $1,500 |
| FL Associated General Contractors | $1,000 |
| FL Assoc of Realtors | $1,000 |
| FL Police Benevolent Assoc | $1,000 |
| FL Hospital Assoc | $1,000 |
External links
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Charles McBurney
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2000
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