Ray Sansom

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Ray Sansom
Florida House of Representatives District 4
Incumbent
Assumed office 2002
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Republican
Profession	Legislator
Website	House site

Ray Sansom is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 4th District since 2002.

Sansom has worked as an Economic Development Representative in the Northwest Florida Region for the Alabama Electric Cooperative, and as Director of the Community Affairs Department, Okaloosa County School District.

He is a member of the American Heart Association, Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, University of West Florida, and the Young Men's Christian Association Corporate Board.^[1]

Issue positions

Sansom 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

• Legislative Budget Commission Committee, Florida State Legislature
• Rules & Calendar Council

Sponsored legislation

Sansom's sponsored legislation includes:

• HR 9009 - "University of Florida National Football Champions: Congratulates University of Florida Football Team for winning 2009 Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game, university's third national football title."
• HR 9035 - "Myron Rolle: Congratulates Myron Rolle for outstanding achievements & selection as Rhodes Scholar."
• HR 9075 - "Bay of Pigs Memorial Day: Designates April 17 as "Bay of Pigs Memorial Day" in Florida & commends Bay of Pigs Museum & Library of 2506 Assault Brigade for its excellent work in preserving photos & memorabilia of history of Bay of Pigs Invasion."

For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.

Major donors

Below are Sansom's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:^[3]

Contributor	2008 total
FL Hospital Assoc	$1,500
FL Police Benevolent Assoc	$1,500
Crystal Beach Development	$1,000
FL Retail Federation	$1,000
FL State Correctional Officers	$1,000

External links

• Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Ray Sansom
• Project Vote Smart profile
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000

References

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