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Stephen Precourt
Stephen L. "Steve" Precourt is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 44 from 2006 to January 9, 2014. He resigned following his appointment as head of the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority.[1] He served as state House majority leader from 2012 to 2013.
Biography
Precourt's professional experience includes working as a partner at Dyer, Riddle, Mills and Precourt.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Precourt served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Precourt served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Finance & Tax, Chair |
| • Rules & Calendar |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Precourt served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Energy & Utilities Policy, Chair |
| • Natural Resources Appropriations |
| • Public Counsel Oversight |
| • Roads, Bridges & Ports Policy |
Campaign themes
2008
Precourt 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
Precourt's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 89 - "Autism: Requires that physician refer minor child to appropriate specialist for screening for autism spectrum disorder under certain circumstances"
- HB 1385 - "Children with Disabilities: Requires certain licensing boards to require continuing education on developmental disabilities for certain licensees & certificateholders"
- HB 7109 - "State University Excess Credit Hours: Provides requirements for additional payment by state university students for certain credit hours exceeding degree program completion requirements"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House website
Elections
2012
Precourt won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 44. Precourt ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4]
2010
Precourt ran for re-election to the 41st District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. Precourt defeated Lee Douglas (D) and Jon Foley (Tea Party) in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 41 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Stephen Precourt (R)
|
36,850 | 57.50% | ||
| Lee Douglas (D) | 24,340 | 37.98% | ||
| Jon Foley (Tea) | 2,893 | 4.51% | ||
2008
In 2008, Precourt won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 41st District. Precourt ran unopposed in the election. He raised $109,919 for his campaign.[6]
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
Precourt's past endorsements included:
- Central Florida Tea Party Council[7]
Personal
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Precourt has been a member of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce Board, West Orange South Lake Transportation Task Force and the Orange County Building Codes Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
Recent news
The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for Stephen + Precourt + Florida + House
See also
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida House of Representatives
- Florida House Committees
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Office website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Orlando Sentinel, "Special election set to replace Steve Precourt in Florida House," January 12, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 30, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue positions," accessed December 30, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "2010 Election results," accessed December 18, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions," accessed December 30, 2014
- ↑ Central Florida Tea Party Council
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert Schenck (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 44 2012–2014 |
Succeeded by Eric Eisnaugle (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 41 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by John Wood (R) |
