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"We will defend the right of a free people to live, work, and raise their children guided by their God - not their government. And we will do all of this, and so much more, because Florida is a beacon of freedom and opportunity for the nation." - Senator @csime90
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U.S and Florida flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on Monday, April 21 in memory of the lives lost @FloridaState and to recognize the bravery shown by the first responders. @GovRonDeSantis
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If your holiday travels bring you to Tallahassee, please stop by the Senate Chamber to see our beautiful Christmas tree. From the Senate family to yours, best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season!
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"In Florida, under the leadership of Governor DeSantis, the government will not get in the way of law-abiding Americans who want to defend themselves and their families. I look forward to passing this vital legislation to codify our right to keep and bear arms." - @JayCollinsFL
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Congratulations to Senator @traciedavisjax - Senate Democratic Leader Pro Tempore for the 2024-2026 Legislative Term.
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Happy Birthday to the First Lady of our great state @CaseyDeSantis!
Enjoy the day! 🎂 ❤️📸
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With great sadness, President Pro Tempore Baxley provided the following update on behalf of President Passidomo. 🙏
Please join us in praying the grace and peace of God, our Father, our hope and comfort in times of distress, will be with the President.
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We are honored to welcome @FLSERT Director @JaredEMoskowitz and his family to the floor. Thank you Director Moskowitz! flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/20…
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We enjoyed welcoming our new Senators yesterday during our New Senator Welcome Session. Congratulations Senate Class of 2022!
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He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. –
Matthew 28:6 #HappyEaster
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Congratulations to @LeaderBookFL and @senpizzo on their elections as Leader and Leader Pro Tempore of the @FLSenateDems! 11.21.22
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President Pro Tem @jasonbrodeur joined @GovRonDeSantis today to share good news on insurance.
"Rates are stabilizing and finally starting to come down. Pro-consumer transparency requirements are protecting homeowners. When insurance companies fall short there are consequences."
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Senator @jasonbrodeur was elected Senate President Pro Tempore for the 2024-2026 Legislative Term. Congratulations!
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"The prayers of the Senate family are with Judge Thompson and his entire family. @GfSenator was a woman of faith. While we mourn the loss of our colleague, I am rejoicing for my friend, Geri, who this very night is resting in the loving arms of her Savior." -@Sen_Albritton ❤️🙏
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Senator @senpizzo will serve as Chair of the Committee on Criminal Justice. Senator @JeffreyBrandes will serve as Vice Chair.
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Today we honor our President Pro Tempore @AaronPBean. Thank you for 25 years of public service!
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Congratulations to Senator @senpizzo - Senate Democratic Leader for the 2024-206 Legislative Term.
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With great sadness, we inform you our friend and colleague Senator Dorothy Hukill has passed away. The prayers of the entire Senate family are with Senator Hukill’s family and friends, and we join in their grief over this terrible loss.
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Thank you @BarackObama for sending this lovely letter in memory of our friend and colleague, Senator Thompson.
The letter was read during today's memorial service by @traciedavisjax.
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Today we honor the service of Senator @JeffreyBrandes - Florida Senate 2012-2022, Florida House 2010-2012, and a veteran of the @USArmy Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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"We will not stand by as the Biden Administration imposes an illegal and unconstitutional nationwide vaccine mandate that robs the American people of the dignity of work." - President @WiltonSimpson & Speaker @ChrisSprowls flsenate.gov/PublishedConten…
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It has been a joy to watch these two grow up here in the Senate!
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Senator @SenPizzo has some special visitors today. We have enjoyed watching these young men grow up here in the Senate!
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Great photo of our Senate Photographer Darryl Jarmon. Thank you to our amazing professional photographers Darryl and Bettsy Mitchell for capturing so many great moments this session.
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Congratulations to Booter Imhof, a long time member of the Senate professional staff, who received the Tallahassee Bar Association’s Lifetime Professionalism Award yesterday. Booter is pictured here with Senate professional staff attorneys Kelly Smith and Shirley Sharon.
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"We will defend the right of a free people to live, work, and raise their children guided by their God - not their government. And we will do all of this, and so much more, because Florida is a beacon of freedom and opportunity for the nation." - @csime90 to @Kathleen4SWFL
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President @WiltonSimpson has appointed Senator @kellistargel to serve as Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. bit.ly/3pJKfyd
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Happy St. Patrick's Day to our favorite Sergeant at Arms! 🇮🇪🇺🇸
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home. And, may the hand of a friend always be near. ☘️☘️☘️
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Senator @JoeGruters will serve as Chair of the Senate Committee on Education. Senator @ShevrinJones will serve as Vice Chair.
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"Tonight we learned that the Lord has called home our dear colleague @GfSenator following complications from a recent surgery. Senator Thompson’s passing is a profound loss for the Senate." @Sen_Albritton
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Today Senator @csime90 led us in a moment of silence to honor the victims of the horrific shooting @FloridaState.
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We are pleased to welcome the newest member of the Florida Senate family. Turner Easton Hutson, born last night at 9:26 p.m to Senator and Mrs. @TravisJHutson. Welcome Turner! We can't wait to meet you.
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The Senate was just notified by the Thrasher family that our beloved friend and former colleague, Senator John Thrasher, has gone home to be with the Lord. Our prayers are with Jean and the entire family. 🙏
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We are honored to host the meeting of Florida's Presidential Electors as they cast their ballots for the next President and Vice President of the United States! 🇺🇸 @realDonaldTrump @JDVance
President @Sen_Albritton, @JoeGruters and @VoteRandyFine are serving as electors.
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This morning President @Sen_Albritton and Rules Chair @Kathleen4SWFL joined @GovRonDeSantis, @CaseyDeSantis, @JamesUthmeierFL and @CordByrd for the unveiling of a statue of George Washington in the Capitol Rotunda, part of Florida's celebration of America's 250! 🇺🇸
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Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the beautiful life and mourn the unexpected passing of our beloved First Gentleman over the weekend. ❤️
"Adventure is not outside man; it is within." 🌎
John M. Passidomo
January 11, 1952 - April 3, 2024 🙏
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President Designate @WiltonSimpson has announced the appointments of Senator @AaronPBean as President Pro Tempore and @FLSenateGOP Leader @Kathleen4SWFL as Chair of the Senate Committee on Rules.
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"We are going to make sure that any decision that involves a minor allows the parents at the table." @Kathleen4SWFL
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Welcome to the world! The newest member of the President's Office, Sam's daughter Amorah Saylani Williams, joined us just in time for the Organization Session! ❤️
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Now we are really ready for the Holidays! 🎄🎀
Thanks for adding the finishing touches @Kathleen4SWFL!
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Welcome @FSUPresThrasher! We are honored to congratulate President Thrasher on his exceptional tenure as the 15th president of Florida State University and for his personal and professional achievements and service.
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Senator @JeffreyBrandes and his daughter Charlotte (Lottie) sang the National Anthem for our opening day sitting. It's been wonderful to watch Lottie grow up here in the Senate these last 9 years.
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Congratulations @GovRonDeSantis, Lt. Gov. @JeanetteNunezFL, CFO @JimmyPatronis, @AGAshleyMoody and our own former Senate President Commissioner @WiltonSimpson!
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Congratulations to our own Caroline Dixon, Senior Legislative Assistant to Senator @EdEhooper1, crowned Miss Florida USA 2023. Caroline will represent Florida in the Miss USA pageant in Reno, Nevada this July. Congratulations Caroline!
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Our amazing Senate tour guide, Brandon Harris, has welcomed nearly 100 #HurricaneMilton evacuees to our Chamber today.
If you are interested in a tour, please stop by the welcome desk on the 4th Floor.
We continue to pray for all impacted! Everyone please stay safe! 🙏
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President @WiltonSimpson has appointed Senator @debbie_mayfield to serve as @FLSenateGOP Leader for the 2020-2022 Legislative Term. bit.ly/3pPEPSB
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I regret to inform you that the Senate was notified earlier today that our former colleague, President Gwen Margolis (Senate President 1990-1992) passed away very early this morning. She was 85 years of age and passed peacefully of natural causes. - Senate President Bill Galvano.
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"I regret to inform you that late last night President Passidomo’s father, Dr. Alfonse Cinotti, peacefully passed away at age 100. The prayers of the entire Senate family are with our President and her loved ones as they mourn this tremendous loss." - @dennisbaxley
Thank you to everyone who is reaching out regarding my Dad's passing. My family and I are overwhelmed by your love and kindness. It's very sad, but he lived a wonderful life and is now with our Mom who has waited patiently on him for the last 3 years.🙏❤️
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Today we honored Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami, popularly known as Inter Miami CF, for its outstanding achievements on and off the field, for its passion to bring people together, and for its mission and expanding the vision of “Freedom to Dream.” @BryanAvilaFL
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Senator @Kathleen4SWFL to be Named President-Designate for the 2022-2024 Legislative Term
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As we honor our nation's veterans this weekend, we are especially grateful to our veteran Senators! @FLSenatorTorres @JayCollinsFL @DannyBurgessFL @BryanAvilaFL we honor you and all who serve to protect our liberties on the ragged edge of freedom!
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In keeping with Senate tradition, President-Designate @BillGalvano tries out the rostrum on Day #60.
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Senator @Sen_Albritton was unanimously elected the 91st President of the Florida Senate! 🍊
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This afternoon we honor the service of Senator @WiltonSimpson of Trilby, Florida, the 89th President of the Florida Senate.
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Today we bid farewell to the Senator of the 3rd District, Senator Bill Montford. We will miss you Senator Montford.
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Welcome Mr. John Passidomo who will make history as the first, First Gentleman of the Florida Senate.
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"Over $1 billion in tax relief signed into law today supports growing families, preparations for severe weather, and all hardworking Floridians trying their best to get by amid record-high gas prices and inflation that many of us have not seen in our lifetime." - @WiltonSimpson
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We were honored to have Coach Bowden lie in honor at the Florida Historic Capitol Museum today. The Senate family sends our condolences and prayers to Mrs. Bowden, the entire Bowden family, and the FSU community as we all mourn this great loss.
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Today President @WiltonSimpson appointed Senator @IleanaGarciaUSA as Chair of the Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs.
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We are forever grateful for the dedication, bravery, and selflessness of our service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice to defend our great nation and freedoms. #MemorialDay2021
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Today Senator @jaytrumbull offered a moment of silence to honor Walton County Sheriff's Deputy William May who was tragically killed in the line of duty yesterday. 🇺🇸🙏
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Get well soon Mr. President!
🎄It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Florida Senate! Thanks for holding down the fort, Team @FLSenate. 🎄
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Today we passed HB 913, by @jenn_bradley and @senpizzo to enhance oversight, accountability, and transparency of condominium associations, while providing flexibility that ensures critical repairs and maintenance are made and safety is prioritized.
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Today we celebrated the unveiling of the portrait of Senate President @WiltonSimpson. The background contains a picture of his family as well as his family farm, located in Trilby, Florida.
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Thank you Pastor Darrick McGhee with Bible Based Church of Tallahassee for leading us in prayer today! #InGodWeTrust
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A lot can change in 9 years! Today we honor the Dean of the Senate, Senator Travis Hutson, and his beautiful family - Tanya, Taylor, Tyler, Turner, and Tucker. Trigger had to stay back in St. Augustine. 🐶
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Grateful to @USDA for their support of our rural renaissance legislation!
@csime90 @SecRollins @TWShannon
Honored and humbled by @SecRollins and @TWShannon standing in support of @csime90's rural renaissance legislation. We look forward to working with their team on opportunities to share Florida’s vision for a rural renaissance with heritage communities across our Nation. 🇺🇸🍊
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Thank you to all of our former Senate Presidents who joined us for today's Organization Session!
@Kathleen4SWFL @KenPruittP5 @WiltonSimpson
and @JeffAtwater (not pictured).
It means so much to us to have you here today!
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If your holiday travels bring you to Tallahassee this week, please stop by the Senate Chamber to see our beautiful Florida-grown Christmas tree. From the Senate family to yours, best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season!
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"I have seen what happens when people are oppressed, lives taken by tyranny. Our forefathers understood the value of the right to bear arms. I will always fight for our Constitutional and God-given rights." - Senator @JayCollinsFL, sponsor of SB 150.
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