Franklin Sands
Franklin Sands is a former Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 98 from 2004 to 2012. He served as minority leader.
Biography
Sands' professional experience includes working as a businessman.
He is a member of the Colorado Agency for Jewish Education - Children with Special Needs, North Broward Hospital District CRC Mentor in the Take Stock in Children Program, Plantation Chamber, and Weston Business Chamber.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sands served on these committees:
- Appropriations
- Rules & Calendar
- Select Committee on Water Policy, Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Subcommittee on Appropriations
Issues
Sands 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.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Sands' sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1407 - "Department of Transportation: Prohibits DOT for specified period from entering into agreement with private entity to lease existing transportation facility."
- HB 1409 - "Placement of Children: Authorizes Governor to execute new Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children; specifies provisions of compact; provides for present compact to remain in effect until Governor enters into new compact; provides rulemaking authority to DCFS."
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
Sands did not run for re-election in 2012.[3]
2010
Sands ran for re-election to the 98th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. Sands defeated Kimberly Burgess (R) in the general election held November 2, 2010.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 98 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Franklin Sands (D)
|
20,725 | 62.9% | ||
| Kimberly Burgess (R) | 12,210 | 37.1% | ||
2008
In 2008, Sands won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 98th District. Sands ran unopposed in the election. He raised $51,750 for his campaign.[5]
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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
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue positions," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "2010 Election results," accessed December 16, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Contributions," accessed December 17, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 98 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by Katie Edwards (D) |
