Ari Abraham Porth
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Ari Abraham Porth is a Criminal Division judge of the Seventeenth Circuit Court of Florida. He was elected in 2012 and his current term expires in January of 2019.[1]
Judicial elections
2012 election
Porth was unopposed and automatically re-elected on August 14, 2012.[2]
- See also: Florida judicial elections, 2012
Education
Porth earned his B.S. from Northeastern University and his J.D. from Nova Southeastern University.[3]
Career
- 2013-2019: Judge, Seventeenth Circuit Court
- 2004-2012: State Representative, Florida House of Representatives District 96
- 1995-2012: Assistant State Attorney, Broward County[4]
Legislative career
Ari Abraham Porth was a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 96, from 2004 to 2012. He served as Democratic Whip from 2004 to 2006.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Porth served on these committees:
- Health & Human Services
- Judiciary, Ranking Minority Member
- Rules & Calendar
- Subcommittee on Criminal Justice
- Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Access
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Porth served on these committees:
- Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations Committee
- Health Care Regulation Policy Committee (Ranking Minority Member)
- Health & Family Services Policy Council
- Policy Council
- Select Policy Council on Strategic and Economic Planning
Issues
Porth did not provide answers to the Florida State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[5]
Sponsored legislation
Porth's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 45 - "Traffic Infractions: Provides surcharge on noncriminal moving traffic violations; provides for proceeds from such surcharge to be used to fund cost of civil traffic infraction hearing officers."
- HB 139 - "Driving Restrictions: Revises age restrictions on issuance of driver's licenses by DHSMV; prohibits issuance of driver's license to person under certain age unless driver education requirements are met; prohibits person under certain age from operating motor vehicle with more than one passenger & from operating motor vehicle during certain times"
- HB 889 - "Highway Safety: Creates "Deputy Michael Callin, Michael Haligowski, & Deputy Ryan C. Seguin Memorial Traffic Safety Act;" requires motor vehicle being driven by person whose driver license or driving privilege is canceled, suspended, revoked, or disqualified to be impounded or immobilized; provides for notice to driver, owners, insurers, & lienholders; provides for payment of costs and fees, release of motor vehicle, & sale of unclaimed motor vehicle"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Legislative elections
2010
Porth ran for re-election to the 96th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. Porth defeated Jason Weakley (Tea party) in the general election held November 2, 2010.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 96 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Ari Abraham Porth (D)
|
24,472 | 71.3% | ||
| Jason Weakley (TEA) | 9,867 | 28.7% | ||
2008
In 2008, Porth won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 96th District. Porth ran unopposed in the election. He raised $50,176 for his campaign.[7]
Campaign finance summary
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See also
- Broward County, Florida
- Florida Circuit Courts
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida House of Representatives
- Florida House Committees
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Ari Abraham Porth"
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "2012 Candidate Listing"
- ↑ Martindale.com, "Ari Abraham Porth - Lawyer Profile"
- ↑ Ari Abraham Porth's 2012 Campaign Page
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue positions," accessed December 16, 2014
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "2010 Election results," accessed December 16, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Contributions," accessed December 16, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 96 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by Jim Waldman (D) |
Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida
State courts:
Florida Supreme Court • Florida District Courts of Appeal • Florida Circuit Court • Florida County Court
State resources:
Courts in Florida • Florida judicial elections • Judicial selection in Florida
