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Bill Heller
Bill Heller is a former Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 52 from 2006-2010.
He passed away on September 11, 2020.[1]
Biography
Heller's professional experience included working as a professor in the College of Education at the University of South Florida and as dean/chief executive officer of the University of South Florida-Saint Petersburg from 1992 to 2002. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956.
He was involved with many organizations, including serving on the Board of Directors of Family Resources, Family Services, Incorporated, Florida International Museum, Palladium Theater, Pinellas Association for Retarded Children, and Resurrection House.[2]
Committee assignments
2009-2010
- Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy Committee
- Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations Committee
- Education Policy Council (Ranking Minority Member)
- Intergovernmental Relations Committee, Florida State Legislature
- Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy Committee
Issues
Heller 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.[3]
Sponsored legislation
Heller's sponsored legislation included:
- HB 619 - "Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions: Revises provisions relating to licensure of institutions by Commission for Independent Education; revises accreditation requirements & standards by which institutions are evaluated"
- HB 1231 - "Public School Student Progression: Requires student proficiency in additional subjects"
- HB 1277 - "Interpreters for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing: Requires that person be credentialed by Florida Certification Board, Inc., in order to practice as interpreter or transliterator"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Heller ran for re-election to the 52nd District seat in 2010. He did not face any opposition in the August 24 primary. Jeff Brandes (R) defeated Heller in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 52 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Jeff Brandes (R)
|
21,237 | 51.20% | ||
| Bill Heller (D) | 20,238 | 48.80% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Heller won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 52nd District, defeating Ross Johnson (R). Heller received 36,661 votes in the election while Johnson received 24,466 votes.[5] Heller raised $204,447 for his campaign; Johnson raised $49,217.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 52 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Heller (D)
|
36,661 | 60.0% | ||
| Ross Johnson (R) | 24,466 | 40.0% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Heller won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 52nd District, defeating incumbent Angelo Cappelli (R). Heller received 21,470 votes while Cappelli received 18,277 votes.[7] Heller raised $231,933 for his campaign; Cappelli raised $391,532.[8]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 52, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Bill Heller |
54% | 21,470 | |
| Republican | Angelo Capelli | 46% | 18,277 | |
| Total Votes | 39,747 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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See also
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida House of Representatives
- Florida House Committees
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Bill Heller's campaign website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Bill Heller on Facebook
- Bill Heller on Twitter
- Florida Election Results
Footnotes
- ↑ FLAPOL, "USF St. Petersburg icon Bill Heller dies, leaving behind transformative legacy," September 12, 2020
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 16, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue positions," accessed December 16, 2014
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "2010 Election results," accessed December 16, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Florida House Official Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Contributions," accessed December 16, 2014
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2006 Contributions," accessed December 16, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 52 2006–2010 |
Succeeded by Jeff Brandes |
