Florida ALEC Politicians

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ALEC is a corporate bill mill. It is not just a lobby or a front group; it is much more powerful than that. Through ALEC, corporations hand state legislators their wishlists to benefit their bottom line. Corporations fund almost all of ALEC's operations. They pay for a seat on ALEC task forces where corporate lobbyists and special interest reps vote with elected officials to approve “model” bills. Learn more at the Center for Media and Democracy's ALECexposed.org, and check out breaking news on our ExposedbyCMD.org site.

For a list of politicians with known ALEC ties, please see ALEC Politicians.

This is a partial list of Florida politicians that are known to be involved in, or previously involved in, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). It is a partial list. (If you have additional names, please add them with a citation. The names in this original list were verified as of posting.)

Legislators who have cut ties with ALEC publicly are also listed here.

Florida Legislators with ALEC Ties

House of Representatives

  • Rep. Melony Bell (R-49), member 2019-PRESENT[1], attended ALEC 2019 Annual Meeting[2] and 2020 Annual Meeting[3]
  • Rep. Demi Busatta Cabrera (R-114), ALEC member, registered for ALEC's 2021 Annual Meeting[4]
  • Rep. Charles Clemons (R-22), member 2019-PRESENT[1], Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force and Homeland Security Task Force[3] member[1], attended ALEC 2019[2] and 2020 [5]Annual Meetings
  • Rep. Wyman Duggan (R-12), member 2020-PRESENT[1], Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development Task Force member[1]
  • Rep. Juan Fernandez-Barquin (R-118) member 2021-PRESENT[1], Civil Justice Task Force member[1], Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force member[1]
  • Rep. Randy Fine (R-33), former ALEC member 2017-2019[1] 2017 member, attended ALEC 2019 Annual Meeting[2]
  • Rep. Tommy Gregory (R-72), member 2020-PRESENT[1],Homeland Security Task Force member[1]
  • Rep. Sam Killebrew (R-48), member 2017-PRESENT[1], Homeland Security Task Force member[1], attended ALEC 2019 Annual Meeting[2] and 2020 Annual Meeting[3], recipient of email addressed to "ALEC Members" from Florida Private Sector Chair [6]
  • Rep. Thomas Leek (R-28), ALEC non-member,[7], attended ALEC 2019 Annual Meeting[2]
  • Rep. Ralph Massullo (R-23), member 2017-PRESENT[1], Education Task Force member[1][8]; attended 2020 Annual Meeting[3]
  • Rep. Lawrence McClure (R-68), ALEC member,[7]
  • Rep. Tobin Overdorf (R-85), member 2020-PRESENT[1], Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force member[1]
  • Rep. Robert (Bobby) Payne (R-20), member 2019-PRESENT[1], Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force member[1], attended ALEC 2019 Annual Meeting[2] and 2020 Annual Meeting[3]
  • Rep. Daniel Perez (R-116), ALEC Board member, member 2021-PRESENTT[1], Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development Task Force member[1], Health and Human Services Task Force member[1]
  • Rep. Paul Renner (R-16), member 2017-PRESENT[1], Civil Justice Task Force member[1], recipient of email addressed to "ALEC Members" from Florida Private Sector Chair[6]
  • Rep. Spencer Roach (R-76), ALEC State Chair,member 2019-PRESENT[1], International Relations and Federalism Task Force member[1],registered for ALEC's 2021 Annual Meeting[4], attended ALEC 2019 Annual Meeting[2] (name written as "Lal" on Documented source); attended 2020 Annual Meeting[3]
  • Rep. William Robinson (R-71), member 2020-PRESENT[1],Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development Task Force member[1]
  • Rep. Bob Rommel (R-81), member 2018-PRESENT[1], Civil Justice Task Force member[1],attended ALEC's 2020 States and Nation Policy Summit where he participated in the "Civil Justice Task Force Meeting"; attended 2020 Annual Meeting[3]
  • Rep. Rick Roth (R-94), member 2019-PRESENT[1], Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force member[1],registered for ALEC's 2021 Annual Meeting[4],attended ALEC 2019 Annual Meeting[2] and 2020 Annual Meeting[3]
  • Rep. Cyndi Stevenson (R-18), member 2017-PRESENT[1], Health and Human Services Task Force member[1], attended ALEC 2019 Annual Meeting[2], attended ALEC's 2017 Annual Meeting
  • Rep. Josie Tomkow (R-39), member 2018-PRESENT[1],Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force[1] and Civil Justice Task Force member[3], attended ALEC 2019 Annual Meeting[2] and 2020 Annual Meeting [3]

Senate

  • Sen. Dennis Baxley (R-13),former member 2011-2021[1], attended ALEC 2019 Annual Meeting[2], attended 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting, sponsored 2005 SB 436 "Castle Doctrine Act" based on ALEC model,[9] attended 2015 ALEC Annual Meeting[10]; member of the Criminal Justice Task Force[3]
  • Sen. Doug Broxson (R-1),member 2014-PRESENT[1],[11], attended 2020 Annual Meeting[3]
  • Sen. Colleen Burton (R-12), member 2015-PRESENT[1], Health and Human Services Task Force member[1],attended 2015 ALEC Annual Meeting[10] and 2020 Annual Meeting [3]
  • Sen. Nick DiCeglie (R-18), attended ALEC 2020 Annual Meeting[5]
  • Sen. Joe Gruters (R-22), ALEC non-member,[7], attended ALEC 2019 Annual Meeting[2]
  • Sen. Gayle Harrell (R-31), former member 2014-2019[1]
  • Sen. Ana Rodriguez (R-40), member 2020-PRESENT[1]

Office of the Governor

  • Secretary of State Cord Byrd, member 2020-PRESENT[1], International Relations and Federalism Task Force member[1], Criminal Justice Task Force member[1]
  • Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, attended ALEC's 2020 States and Nation Policy Summit where he participated in the "Workshop: Reducing Red Tape: Lessons Learned from Successful State Strategies"

City of Ormond Beach

  • Mayor William Partington, registered for ALEC's 2021 Annual Meeting[4]
  • Commissioner Robert Littleton (R-Zone 4), member 2019-PRESENT[1], registered for ALEC's 2021 Annual Meeting[4]
  • Commissioner Dwight Selby, ACCE Elected Official Member, registered for ALEC's 2021 Annual Meeting[4]

Former Representatives

  • Former Rep. Sandra Adams (former R-33), ALEC Public Safety and Elections Task Force[12]
  • Rep. Larry Ahern (R-66 and R-51)[13]
  • Rep. Ben Albritton (R-66), registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14]
  • Rep. Michael Bileca (R-117), registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14]
  • Rep. Jason Brodeur (R-33), ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force member[15], registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14]
  • Rep. Rachel Burgin (R-56), registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14]
  • Rep. Matt Caldwell (R-73), ALEC member who has "attended one conference to date, having paid for the membership and any conference costs with my excess campaign account"[16][14]
  • Director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency Neil Combee (Formerly R-39); State Chair, attended 2015 ALEC Annual Meeting[10][13]
  • Rep. Richard Corcoran (R-45), registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14]
  • Rep. Fred Costello (R-26), "could not afford the time out of my business to attend" the 2011 ALEC Annual meeting but looks "forward to attending ALEC in the future"[17]
  • Rep. Steve Crisafulli (R-32), registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14] but "not a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council"[18]
  • Rep. Daniel Davis (R-13), registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14]
  • Rep. Jose Diaz (R-115), registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14]
  • Rep. Byron Donalds (R-80), ALEC non-member,[7],attended ALEC 2019 Annual Meeting[2]
  • Rep. Chris Dorworth (R-34), dues-paying ALEC member as of 2011[19], registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14]
  • Rep. Brad Drake (R -5)[20]; Attended ALEC 2019 Annual Meeting[2][20]
  • Rep. Jason Fischer (R-16), ALEC State Chair, former member 2018-2020[1],registered for ALEC's 2021 Annual Meeting[4] registered member; attended ALEC 2019 Annual Meeting[2]
  • Rep. Clay Ford (R-3)[20][21], ALEC Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force[22] member, registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14]
  • Rep. Rich Glorioso (R-Longwood), attended 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[9]
  • Rep. Gayle B. Harrell, (R-83)[11]
  • Rep. D. Alan Hays (R-25) [20]
  • Rep. Walter "Mike" Hill (R-1), ALEC member,[7], attended 2019 ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit[23]; attended 2015 ALEC Annual Meeting[10]
  • Rep. Douglas Holder, ALEC Alumni Society Member, registered for ALEC's 2021 Annual Meeting[4]
  • Rep. Matt Hudson (R-101), ALEC Health and Human Services Task Force member[24] , registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14]
  • Rep. Clay Ingram (R-2), attended 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[25][14]
  • Former Rep. Buddy Johnson, Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections till 2009. Investigated for misappropriation of funds[26]
  • Rep. Mike La Rosa (R-52); ALEC member,[7], ALEC State Chair State Chair,[11][13]
  • Rep. Ana Rivas Logan (R-114), registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14]
  • Rep. MaryLynn Mager (R-82), recipient of email addressed to "ALEC Members" from Florida Private Sector Chair[6]
  • Rep. Amber Mariano (R-36), member 2017-PRESENT[1], Education Task Force member[1],registered for ALEC's 2021 Annual Meeting[4], attended ALEC 2019 Annual Meeting[2], recipient of email addressed to "ALEC Members" from Florida Private Sector Chair[6]
  • Rep. Debbie Mayfield (R-80), ALEC member[27]
  • Former Rep. Jerry L. Maygarden (R-2, former House Majority Leader)[28]
  • Circuit Court Judge Larry Metz (R-32), attended 2015 ALEC Annual Meeting[10]
  • Rep. Mike Miller (R-47)[11][13]
  • Rep. Dave Murzin (R-2). Formerly on ALEC's Telecom & IT task force. [29]
  • Rep. Peter Nehr (R-48), registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14]
  • Rep. Bryan Nelson (R-38), registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14]
  • Rep. Jeanette Nunez (R-Miami), attended 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[9]
  • Rep. Jimmy T. Patronis, Jr. (R-6), former Florida state chair[30], registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14]
  • Rep. Kathleen Peters (R-69); attended 2015 ALEC Annual Meeting, paid for with taxpayer-funded account[31]
  • Rep. Ray Pilon (R-69); Public Safety and Elections Task Force [32]
  • Rep. Scott Plakon (R-37), ALEC International Relations Task Force member[33] , worked with ALEC in 2011 on "a proposed constitutional amendment that prohibits laws that would force people to join health care plans, an attack on federal health care changes"[9]
  • Rep. Melvin Ponder (R-4), attended ALEC 2020 Annual Meeting[5]
  • Former Rep. Bill Posey (now Congressman, R-Rockledge), ALEC Alumni in Congress[34] and 1999 recipient of ALEC "Legislator of the Year" Award[35]
  • Rep. Stephen L. Precourt (R-41), ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force member[36] , registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14]
  • Rep. Daniel D. “Dan” Raulerson (R-58)[11]
  • Rep. Lake Ray (R-17), registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14]
  • Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-32), member 2019-PRESENT[1], Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development Task Force member[1]; attended ALEC's 2020 States and Nation Policy Summit where he participated in the "Workshop: Reducing Red Tape: Lessons Learned from Successful State Strategies" and "Training: TPUSA: Saving America’s Academic Institutions: One Student Regent at a Time. What They Are, Why They Matter, How You Can Help"[37]; attended ALEC 2019 Annual Meeting[2]
  • Rep. Debby Sanderson (R-31), former member of ALEC Board of Directors and State Chair[28]
  • Rep. David Santiago (R-27), ALEC member,[7], registered member, attended ALEC 2019 Annual Meeting[2]
  • Former Rep. Michael J. Scionti, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for U.S. Intergovernmental Affairs and Homeland Defense[38]
  • Rep. David Thomas (R-70) [26]
  • U.S. ambassador to the Organization of American States Carlos Trujillo (Formerly R-116), registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14]
  • Rep. John Tobia (R-31), attended 2009 ALEC Annual Meeting at a taxpayer cost of $1,150; [39] in August 2011 claimed he has not attended another ALEC meeting and is not a member[40]
  • Rep. Jackeline Toledo (R-60), ALEC Legislative Member, registered for ALEC's 2021 Annual Meeting[4]
  • Former Rep. Thomas E. Warner [26]
  • Rep. Will Weatherford (R-61), registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14]
  • Rep. Frank White (R-02), registered member
  • Rep. John Wood (R-41), Florida state chair,[41] ALEC Health and Human Services Task Force member.[42] In 2011 called himself "proud to be a member of ALEC and has attended two annual conferences - Atlanta in 2009 and most recently New Orleans in 2011,"[43][14] also attended 2015 ALEC Annual Meeting[10]
  • Rep. Dana Young (R-60), attended 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[9]

Former Senators

  • Sen. Aaron Bean (R-4), former member 2018-2021[1]
  • Sen. Jeffrey Brandes (R-22), attended 2011[9] and 2020[5] ALEC Annual Meetings
  • Sen. Lee Constantine (R-22); Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force[44]
  • Sen. Anitere Flores (R-38); Education Task Force[45]
  • Former Sen. John Grant [26]
  • Sen. Denise Grimsley (R-26)[11]
  • Sen. Alan Hays (R-25)[20]
  • Former Sen. Dennis L. Jones (R-13, former Speaker Pro Tempore)[28]
  • Sen. Jack Latvala (R-20, former Senate Republican Leader), listed in "1999 ALEC Leaders in the States" by ALEC[28]
  • Sen. Evelyn Lynn (R-7), attended an ALEC Conference "about 15 years ago, but I did not find the meetings informative or helpful"[46]
  • Sen. Kelli Stargel (R-64), former member 2013-2018,[1]former State Chair,[41] registered to attend 2011 ALEC Annual Meeting[14]
  • Sen. John Thrasher (R-6, former Speaker of the House), recipient of ALEC's 1998 Legislator of the Year Award,[47] listed in "1999 ALEC Leaders in the States" by ALEC[28]

Former State Officials

  • Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp (R), alumni basic member 2020-PRESENT[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.34 1.35 1.36 1.37 1.38 1.39 1.40 1.41 1.42 1.43 1.44 1.45 1.46 1.47 1.48 1.49 1.50 1.51 1.52 1.53 David Armiak, Florida ALEC Membership, ExposedbyCMD, May 21, 2021.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 Nick Surgey ALEC 2019 ANNUAL MEETING ATTENDEE LIST Documented, Aug 19, 2019
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 David Armiak and Arn Pearson, ALEC Has Half the Legislative Members it Claims, Exposed by CMD, December 1, 2022.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 ALEC, Florida Registration List for 2021 ALEC Annual Meeting, ALEC", June 17, 2021.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 David Armiak, "ALEC 2020 Annual Meeting Attendees and Sponsors Revealed", Center for Media and Democracy, July 23, 2020, accessed August 10, 2020.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 email from Florida Private Sector Chair, [Email obtained through open record request on file at CMD]
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 Jamie Corey, DOZENS OF ALEC MEMBERS REVEALED IN EMAILS OBTAINED BY DOCUMENTED USING THE FLORIDA SUNSHINE LAW, Documented, December 19, 2019.
  8. ↑ ALEC, State and Local Legislators Urge Congress to Eliminate State and Local Tax Deduction in Exchange for Pro-Growth Lower Rates, ALEC, October 16, 2017.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 Steve Bousquet and Janet Zink, Taxpayers on hook for lawmakers’ New Orleans trip, Miami Herald, August 3, 2011
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 Michael Auslen, "Seven members of Florida House attending conservative ALEC conference in San Diego," Tampba Bay Times, July 21, 2015.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 American Legislative Exchange Council, email obtained from Open Records Request, on file with CMD, 2016.
  12. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Pawn Broker Subcommittee Conference Call, organizational meeting minutes, July 21, 2008
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 Jamie Corey NEW ALEC MEMBERSHIP LIST NAMES MORE LEGISLATORS TIED TO THE GROUP Documented June 6, 2019
  14. ↑ 14.00 14.01 14.02 14.03 14.04 14.05 14.06 14.07 14.08 14.09 14.10 14.11 14.12 14.13 14.14 14.15 14.16 14.17 14.18 14.19 14.20 14.21 14.22 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Bousquet
  15. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Directory – Full Name and Address, Tax and Fiscal Task Force Membership Directory, August 2011, obtained and released by Common Cause
  16. ↑ Rep. Matt Caldwell, email to Florida resident, RE: From 'Write Your Representative' Website, August 15, 2011
  17. ↑ Rep. Fred Costello, email to Florida citizen, RE: From 'Write Your Representative' Website, August 11, 2011
  18. ↑ Helen Franta, District Executive Secretary, Office of Rep. Steve Crisafulli, email correspondence with Florida resident, RE: ALEC, August 9, 2011 (on file with CMD)
  19. ↑ Carolyn Johnson, Legislative Assistant to Representative Chris Dorworth, email to Florida citizen (on file with CMD), RE: From 'Write Your Representative' Website, August 11, 2011
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 American Legislative Exchange Council, Letter to Robert C. Byrd and Nancy Pelosi RE: Federal health reform efforts, June 24, 2009
  21. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Letter to Senate Majority Leader Reid, RE: the EPA’s plan to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act, March 10, 2010
  22. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Directory – Full Name and Address, Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Membership Directory, December 2010, obtained and released by Common Cause
  23. ↑ Nick Surgey, REVEALED: ALEC MEETING REGISTRATION LIST, STATE LEGISLATORS IN THE MINORITY, MANY STATES UNREPRESENTED, Documented, December 6, 2019.
  24. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Directory – Full Name and Address, Health and Human Services Task Force Membership Directory, August 2011, obtained and released by Common Cause
  25. ↑ Chris Spencer, Legislative Aide to Clay Ingram, email to Florida citizen (on file with CMD), RE: From 'Write Your Representative' Website, August 12, 2011
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 26.3 American Legislative Exchange Council, Sourcebook, annual organizational publication, 1995
  27. ↑ Rep. Debbie Mayfield, email to Florida citizen (on file with CMD), RE: From 'Write Your Representative' Website, August 11, 2011
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 28.3 28.4 American Legislative Exchange Council, ’99 ALEC Leaders in the States, organizational document, archived by the Wayback Machine December 8, 2000, accessed November 2012
  29. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, 35-Day Mailing – Telecom & IT Task Force - ALEC’s 2010 Annual Meeting – San Diego, CA, as posted by Common Cause.
  30. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, "ALEC State Chairmen, organization website, accessed April 2012
  31. ↑ Tony Marrero, "Kathleen Peters responds to Dems' dig on her ALEC trip," Tampa Bay Times, July 24, 2015.
  32. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Public Safety & Elections Task Force 2011 Spring Task Force Summit April 29, 2011 Minutes, organizational document, June 30, 2011, p. 5, obtained and released by Common Cause April 2012
  33. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Directory – Full Name and Address, International Relations Task Force Membership Directory, August 2011, obtained and released by Common Cause
  34. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, "Federal Relations: House of Representatives," organizational website, accessed April 2012
  35. ↑ Congressman Bill Posey, Recognition & Awards, personal site, accessed August 18, 2011
  36. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Directory – Full Name and Address, Tax and Fiscal Task Force Membership Directory, August 2011, obtained and released by Common Cause
  37. ↑ David Armiak, "ALEC Working in Partnership with Turning Point USA, Major Player in Capitol Insurrection", Exposed by CMD, January 13, 2021, accessed January 14, 2021.
  38. ↑ U.S. Department of Defense, Michael J. Scionti, governmental profile, accessed July 1, 2012
  39. ↑ Bill Cotterell, Legislators attend junkets, Florida Today, July 19, 2009
  40. ↑ Rep. John Tobia, telephone interview with Florida citizen, on record with CMD, August 12, 2011
  41. ↑ 41.0 41.1 American Legislative Exchange Council, State Chairs, organizational website, accessed March 25, 2014.
  42. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Directory – Full Name and Address, Health and Human Services Task Force Membership Directory, August 2011, obtained and released by Common Cause
  43. ↑ Hedy Weddington, Legislative Assistant to Rep. John Wood, email to Florida citizen, RE: From 'Write Your Representative' Website, August 15, 2011
  44. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Directory – Full Name and Address, Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Membership Directory, December 2010, obtained and released by Common Cause
  45. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Directory – Full Name and Address, Education Task Force Membership Directory, August 2011, obtained and released by Common Cause
  46. ↑ Sen. Evelyn Lynn, email to Florida citizen (on file with CMD), RE: Request, August 15, 2011
  47. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, 1998 Annual Meeting Agenda, organizational document, August 18-22, 1998, available through the Tobacco Library, accessed November 2012
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