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Joseph Gibbons
Joseph A. "Joe" Gibbons is a former Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 100 from 2006 to 2014. He did not seek re-election in 2014. He served as the minority leader pro tempore.
Biography
Gibbons' professional experience includes working as president of the Gibbons Consulting Group, in sales and marketing for the International Business Machines Corporation, as vice president of Carbotek, president of Magnetic Imaging Supplies, and president of NERData Products.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gibbons served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations, Democratic Ranking Member |
| • Economic Affairs |
| • Health & Human Services |
| • Legislative Budget Commission |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gibbons served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Rules & Calendar |
| • Collective Bargaining |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gibbons served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Energy & Utilities Policy, Democratic Ranking Member |
| • Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations |
| • Legislative Budget Commission |
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Gibbon's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 3 - "Athletic Coaches: Requires independent sanctioning authority of youth athletic team to screen background of current & prospective coaches through designated state & federal sex offender registries"
- HB 31 - "Early Voting: Authorizes supervisor of elections to establish early voting hours for each county; provides for daily minimum & daily maximum number of hours during early voting periods."
- HB 1531 - "Compensation for Wrongful Incarceration: Requires that petition for compensation include clear & convincing evidence of actual innocence; requires petitioner to submit fingerprints for criminal history checks"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House website.
Elections
2012
Gibbons won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 100. Gibbons defeated Sheldon Jacob Lisbon in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He won the general election on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Joseph Gibbons Incumbent |
55.3% | 4,694 |
| Sheldon Jacob Lisbon | 44.7% | 3,797 |
| Total Votes | 8,491 | |
2010
Gibbons ran for re-election to the 105th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary or in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
2008
In 2008, Gibbons won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 105th District. Gibbons ran unopposed in the election. He raised $40,156 for his campaign.[4]
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 5.
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2013
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In 2013, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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Personal
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Gibbons has been President of the Hallandale Beach-Aventura Rotary Club, a member of the Henderson Mental Health Board of Directors, Director of the African-American Success Foundation and Director of the Future Foundation and the Hallandale Beach Neighborhood Improvement.
Recent news
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See also
- Florida House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Gibbons Biography," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "November 2, 2010, Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "District 105 Florida House candidate funds, 2008," November 4, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Evan Jenne (D) |
Florida House of Representatives District 100 2012–2014 |
Succeeded by Joseph S. Geller (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 105 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by Carlos Trujillo (R) |
