William Snyder (Florida)
William Snyder is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 82 from 2006 to 2012.
Biography
Snyder's professional experience includes working as a criminal investigator/major/director in the Department of Law Enforcement of the Martin County Sheriff's Office.
He is a board advisor to the Association of Retarded Citizens of Martin County and a member of the Shared Services Network.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Snyder served on these committees:
- Appropriations
- Judiciary, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Snyder served on these committees:
- Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations Committee
- Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council (Chair)
- Finance & Tax Council
- Policy Council
Issues
Snyder 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
Snyder's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 273 - "Sexual Activities Involving Animals: Prohibits knowing sexual conduct or sexual contact with an animal; prohibits specified related activities; provides that act does not apply to certain husbandry, conformation judging practices, & veterinary practices."
- HB 1151 - "DNA Database: Designates act "DNA Database Act;" provides phase-in schedule whereby persons arrested for specified felony offenses will be required to provide DNA samples to FDLE until all felony arrestees will provide such samples; provides for statewide system for classifying, matching, & storing analyses of DNA & other data"
- HB 7103 - "Mental Health: Creates Community Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment & Crime Reduction Act"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
Snyder did not run for re-election in 2012.[3]
2010
Snyder ran for re-election to the 82nd 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.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Snyder won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 82nd District, defeating Catherine Hilton (D). Snyder received 44,867 votes in the election while Hilton received 32,069 votes.[5] Snyder raised $169,898 for his campaign; Hilton raised $3,398.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 82 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 William Snyder (R)
|
44,867 | 58.3% | ||
| Catherine Hilton (D) | 32,069 | 41.7% | ||
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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
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Florida House Official Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions," accessed December 30, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 82 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by MaryLynn Magar (R) |
