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Michael Weinstein (Florida representative 2008-2012)
Michael Weinstein is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 19 from 2008 to 2012.
Biography
Weinstein earned his J.D. from the University of Florida, his A.B.D. in criminology from Florida State University, and his M.S. in criminal justice administration from California State University.
He is a member of the board of trustees of Florida Community College at Jacksonville, Florida's First Coast Crime Stoppers, and the Police Athletic League.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Weinstein served on these committees:
- Finance & Tax
- Subcommittee on Civil Justice
- Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Access, Vice Chair
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Highway Safety
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Weinstein served on these committees:
- Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council
- Civil Justice & Courts Policy Committee (Vice Chair)
- Finance & Tax Council
- PreK-12 Policy Committee
- PreK-12 Appropriations Committee
Issues
Weinstein 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
Weinstein's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 657 - "Discretionary Sales Surtaxes: Deletes limitation upon imposition of indigent care & trauma center discretionary sales surtaxes by specified counties."
- HB 661 - "Expert Testimony: Provides that witness qualified as expert may testify as to facts at issue in case under certain circumstances; requires courts to interpret & apply principles of expert testimony in conformity with specified U.S. Supreme Court decisions."
- HB 757 - "Parole for Adolescent Offenders: Designates act "Second Chance for Children in Prison Act of 2009;" provides that child 15 years of age or younger who is sentenced to life or more than 10 years in prison is eligible for parole if offender has been incarcerated for minimum period & has not previously been convicted or adjudicated of or had adjudication withheld for certain offenses"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
Weinstein did not run for re-election in 2012.[3]
2010
Weinstein ran for re-election to the 19th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 24th primary or in the general election, which took place on November 2nd.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Weinstein won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 19th District, defeating Larry Jones (D). Weinstein received 66,555 votes in the election while Jones received 23,846 votes.[5] Weinstein raised $327,808 for his campaign; Jones raised $6,566.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 19 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Mike Weinstein (R)
|
66,555 | 73.6% | ||
| Larry Jones (D) | 23,846 | 26.4% | ||
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
- Michael Weinstein's House site
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Mike Weinstein on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 18, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue positions," accessed December 18, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "November 2, 2010, Election Results," accessed April 21, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Florida House Official Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Contributions," accessed December 18, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 19 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Charles Van Zant (R) |
