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The Florida Senate(Includes listings for other legislative offices)

December 4, 2012

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Secretary of the Senate

Suite 405, The Capitol

404 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100

SENATE OFFICES AND PROFESSIONAL STAFFPresident’s OfficePresident: Senator Don Gaetz409 The Capitol, 404 South Monroe Street....................................................................(850) 487-5229

Senate VOIP 5229Chief of Staff: Chris ClarkDeputy Chief of Staff on Legislative Process: Reynold MeyerDeputy Chief of Staff on Communications: Katie BettaGeneral Counsel: George LevesqueSenior Policy Advisor on Education: Frank FullerSenior Policy Advisor on Economic Affairs: Rick HarperSenior Policy Advisor on Governmental Operations: Lisa VickersSenior Policy Advisor on Health and the Environment: Carol GormleyChief Legislative Assistant: Eric EdwardsOffice Manager and Scheduler: Carlecia CollinsFront Office Coordinator: Mary MicaLegislative Research Analyst: Britton Alexander

President Pro TemporePresident Pro Tempore: Senator Garrett Richter404 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street..................................................(850) 487-5023

Senate VOIP 5078

General CounselDirector: George Levesque305 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street..................................................(850) 487-5237

Senate VOIP 5237Administrative Assistant: Velma Carter

Majority (Republican) OfficeMajority Leader: Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto330 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street..................................................(850) 487-5184

Senate VOIP 5184Deputy Majority (Republican) Leader: Senator Tom LeeStaff Director: Jim RimesLegislative Analysts: Jay Ferrin, Allison Liby-Schoonover and Andrew MackintoshLegislative Research Assistant: Molly CowartPress Secretary: Dan DawsonAdministrative Assistant: Diane Vanderhoff

Minority (Democratic) OfficeDemocratic Minority Leader: Senator Christopher L. “Chris” Smith228 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street..................................................(850) 487-5833

Senate VOIP 5833Minority Leader Pro Tempore: Senator Maria Lorts SachsMinority Whip: Senator Oscar Braynon, IIMinority Deputy Whip: Senator Darren SotoMinority Policy Chair: Senator Bill MontfordStaff Director: Theresa FrederickAttorney: Stephanie MorseLegislative Analysts: Corinne Rubin and Ken WinkerPress Secretary: Michelle DeMarcoAdministrative Assistant: Sherese Gainous

Senate Information Technology304 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street..................................................(850) 487-5111

Senate VOIP 5111

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Director, 404 South Monroe Street ...........................................................................(850) 487-5793Senate VOIP 5793Bob Endress

305 Senate Office Building

Secretary of the Senate405 The Capitol, 404 South Monroe Street....................................................................(850) 487-5270

Senate VOIP 5270Secretary of the Senate: Debbie Brown

Administration and Front Office ............................................................................... (850) 487-5270Senate VOIP 5270405 The Capitol, 404 South Monroe Street

Bill Drafting............................................................................................................... (850) 487-5312Senate VOIP 5312310 The Capitol, 404 South Monroe Street, James Rhea

Calendar and Bill Filing ............................................................................................ (850) 487-5267Senate VOIP 5267303 The Capitol, Gary McKenzie and Robert Keith

Committee Reports .................................................................................................... (850) 487-5539Senate VOIP 5539303 The Capitol, Robert Keith

Copy Center ............................................................................................................... (850) 487-5176Senate VOIP 517638 Senate Office Building, Bill McCully and Karen Holden

Journal, Publishing and Research.............................................................................. (850) 487-5270Senate VOIP 5270305 The Capitol, Lucy Carter

Document Center and Amendment Filing ................................................................ (850) 487-5915Senate VOIP 5915304 The Capitol, Charlie Frier

Engrossing, Enrolling and Publications .................................................................... (850) 487-5270Senate VOIP 5270308 The Capitol, Shasta W. Kruse and Kira Scott

Graphics and Photography ........................................................................................ (850) 487-5922Senate VOIP 5922307 The Capitol, Mike Thurmond and Darryl Jarmon

Print Shop .................................................................................................................. (850) 487-5967Senate VOIP 5967B1-06 Pepper Building, Sharon Norsworthy

Office of the Senate Sergeant at Arms403 The Capitol, 404 South Monroe Street....................................................................(850) 487-5224

Senate VOIP 5224Senate Sergeant at Arms: Donald Severance

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DIRECTORY

THE FLORIDA SENATE

Senator District Office Tallahassee Office

ABRUZZO, Joseph (D)25th District

(561) 791-4774FAX (888) [email protected] Forest Hill BoulevardSuite 200Wellington 33414-5785

(850) 487-5025Senate VOIP 5025222 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100

Asst.: Jessica Neer and EmilySlosberg

Secy.: Kimberly Diaz

Committees: Commerce and Tourism, Vice Chair; Environmental Preservation and Conservation, Vice Chair;Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax;Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; and JointLegislative Auditing Committee, Alternating Chair

ALTMAN, Thad (R)16th District

Spouse: Mary Pat

(321) 752-3138Senate VOIP [email protected] North Wickham RoadSuite 211Melbourne 32940

Asst.: Nancy Bernier and Rick Kendust


Committees: Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal andCivil Justice; Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax; Environmental Preservation andConservation; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Criminal Justice; and Joint AdministrativeProcedures Committee

BEAN, Aaron (R)4th District

[email protected] (850) 487-5004Senate VOIP 5004302 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100

Asst.: Dee Alexander, James Kotasand Rebecca Stagg

Committees: Health Policy, Chair; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; AppropriationsSubcommittee on Health and Human Services; Commerce and Tourism; Communications, Energy, andPublic Utilities; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; and Select Committee on Patient Protectionand Affordable Care Act

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BENACQUISTO, Lizbeth (R)Majority Leader30th District

(239) [email protected] Victoria Avenue2nd FloorFt. Myers 33901

Asst.: Tiffany Edwards, Lynda Fino,Tamara Holliday and MatthewHunter


Committees: Appropriations, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Appropriations Subcommitteeon Health and Human Services; Banking and Insurance; Education; Ethics and Elections; Gaming;Governmental Oversight and Accountability; and Rules

BRADLEY, Rob (R)7th District


Asst.: Tom Griffin, StevenRichardson and TonyaShays

Committees: Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice, Chair; Appropriations; AppropriationsSubcommittee on General Government; Community Affairs; Criminal Justice; Governmental Oversightand Accountability; Judiciary; and Joint Legislative Auditing Committee

BRANDES, Jeff (R)22nd District

[email protected] 4th Street North, Suite 101St. Petersburg 33704-1300

Secy.: Robert “Bob” Esposito

Asst.: Caitlin Murray and Chris Spencer


Committees: Transportation, Chair; Agriculture; Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax; AppropriationsSubcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Education; Health Policy; andSelect Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

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BRAYNON, Oscar, II (D)Minority Whip36th District

Spouse: Melissa

(305) 654-7150Senate VOIP 43600FAX (305) [email protected] NW 183rd StreetMiami Gardens 33169

Asst.: Oneca Lowery, Jennifer RojoSuarez and Katia Saint Fleur


Committees: Regulated Industries, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice;Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Ethics andElections; Gaming; and Health Policy

BULLARD, Dwight (D)39th District

[email protected] Caribbean Blvd.# 435Cutler Bay 33189


Asst.: Rashida Bartley and TyrellHall

Secy.: Venus Fernandez-Lovely

Committees: Agriculture, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Appropriations Subcommittee onGeneral Government; Education; Environmental Preservation and Conservation; Military Affairs, Space,and Domestic Security; and Joint Administrative Procedures Committee

CLEMENS, Jeff (D)27th District


Asst.: Beth Hartnett-Murphy andEvelyn DuPlecy

Committees: Banking and Insurance, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice;Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Ethics andElections; Gaming; and Transportation

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DEAN, Charles S. “Charlie”, Sr. (R)5th District

Spouse: Judy

(352) 860-5175Senate VOIP [email protected] Tompkins StreetInverness 34450

Asst.: Janet Oehmig and Judy Wells

(352) 873-6513Senate VOIP 40510315 SE 25th AvenueOcala 34471-2689

Asst.: Nicholas Abrahams


Toll Free: 1-866-538-2831

Committees: Environmental Preservation and Conservation, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal andCivil Justice; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Children, Families, and ElderAffairs; Criminal Justice; Gaming; and Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

DETERT, Nancy C. (R)28th District

(941) 480-3547Senate VOIP 42800FAX (941) [email protected] Commercial CourtSuite DVenice 34292

Asst.: Charlie Anderson, Rita Faulknerand GeeDee Kerr


Toll Free: 1-866-247-4076

Committees: Commerce and Tourism, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; AppropriationsSubcommittee on General Government; Banking and Insurance; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs;Regulated Industries; and Joint Administrative Procedures Committee

DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA, Miguel(R)40th District

Spouse: Mari

(305) 643-7200Senate VOIP [email protected] Coral WaySuite 505Miami 33145

Asst.: Anabel Castillo and Julio Guillen


Asst.: Patricia Gosney

Committees: Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Appropriations Subcommittee on Financeand Tax; Banking and Insurance; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Ethics and Elections; Rules;Transportation; and Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight

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EVERS, Greg (R)2nd District

(850) 689-0556Senate VOIP [email protected] North Ferdon Blvd.Crestview 32536

Asst.: Gregory Brown, II and AnnMcGraw

(850) 595-0213Senate VOIP 4021024 North TarragonaPensacola 32502

Asst.: Molly Caddell


Asst.: Michael Bascom

Committees: Criminal Justice, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax; AppropriationsSubcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Communications, Energy, andPublic Utilities; Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; Transportation; and Joint Committee onPublic Counsel Oversight

FLORES, Anitere (R)37th District

Spouse: Dustin

(305) 270-6550Senate VOIP [email protected] N. Kendall Dr.Suite 309Miami 33176

Asst.: Maria Chamorro, Patricia Flor andLissette Vasquez


Committees: Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health andHuman Services, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Ethics andElections; Health Policy; Regulated Industries; and Select Committee on Patient Protection andAffordable Care Act

GAETZ, Don (R)President1st District

Spouse: Vicky

(850) 897-5747Senate VOIP 40100FAX (850) [email protected] Legendary DriveSuite 230Destin 32541

Asst.: Michael Byrne, Ashley Kitter andMelissa Ullery


Asst.: Eric Edwards

Toll Free: 1-866-450-4366

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GALVANO, Bill (R)26th District

[email protected] Manatee Ave. WestSuite 201Bradenton 34205

Asst.: Kathy Galea, Allie Mattice andDebra Scott


Committees: Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Chair; Agriculture; Appropriations; AppropriationsSubcommittee on Health and Human Services; Education; Gaming; Health Policy; Regulated Industries;and Rules

GARCIA, Rene (R)38th District

(305) 364-3100Senate VOIP [email protected] West 68th StreetSuite 201Hialeah 33014

Asst.: Chastity Acosta, David Marin andLily Oliveros


Committees: Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities, Vice Chair; Agriculture; Appropriations Subcommittee onCriminal and Civil Justice; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Health Policy;Transportation; and Joint Administrative Procedures Committee, Alternating Chair

GARDINER, Andy (R)13th District

Spouse: Camille

(407) 428-5800Senate VOIP [email protected] East Michigan StreetOrlando 32806

Asst.: Gina Herron, Kathy Johnson andStacy Vancamp-Garcia


Committees: Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, Chair;Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax; Environmental Preservation andConservation; Ethics and Elections; Gaming; Judiciary; Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security;Rules; and Joint Legislative Budget Commission

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GIBSON, Audrey (D)9th District

(904) 359-2553Senate VOIP 40900FAX (904) [email protected] E. Union StreetSuite 104Jacksonville 32202

Asst.: Linda Perry-Platte and BrandyWright


Committees: Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health andHuman Services; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and EconomicDevelopment; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Criminal Justice; Regulated Industries; andSelect Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

GRIMSLEY, Denise (R)21st District

[email protected] South Commerce AvenueSuite ASebring 33870

Asst.: Larry Ford, Andrea Jahna andMarty Mielke


Committees: Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, Chair; Agriculture; Appropriations;Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs;Environmental Preservation and Conservation; Health Policy; and Select Committee on PatientProtection and Affordable Care Act

HAYS, Alan (R)11th District

Spouse: Jeanne

(352) 742-6441Senate VOIP [email protected] South Central AvenueUmatilla 32784-9290

Asst.: Jessica Crawford, Nanci Cornwell,Renee Hodges and Anne-MarieNorman

(352) 360-6739FAX (352) 360-67391104 Main StreetThe Villages 32159


Committees: Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Chair; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, ViceChair; Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Vice Chair; Appropriations; AppropriationsSubcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Banking and Insurance; Commerce and Tourism; JointLegislative Auditing Committee; and Joint Legislative Budget Commission

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HUKILL, Dorothy L. (R)8th District

[email protected] (850) 487-5008Senate VOIP 5008210 Senate Office Building404 Soth Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100

Asst.: Connie Mullis and LindseySwindle

Secy.: Edith Little

Committees: Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax, Chair; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommitteeon Education; Commerce and Tourism; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; CommunityAffairs; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; and Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight

JOYNER, Arthenia L. (D)19th District

(813) 233-4277Senate VOIP [email protected] W. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.Suite CTampa 33603-3415

Asst.: Randi Rosete, Karen Skyers andRosalie Smith

(850) 487-5019Senate VOIP 5019FAX (813) 233-4280202 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100

Committees: Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommitteeon General Government; Ethics and Elections; Health Policy; Judiciary; Transportation; and JointCommittee on Public Counsel Oversight, Alternating Chair

LATVALA, Jack (R)20th District

(727) 793-2797Senate VOIP 42000FAX (727) [email protected] U.S. Highway 19 NorthSuite 201Clearwater 33763

Asst.: Tracy Caddell, CourtneyVandenberg and Jennifer Wilson


Committees: Ethics and Elections, Chair; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government;Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; CommunityAffairs; Environmental Preservation and Conservation; Gaming; Judiciary; and Rules

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LEE, Tom (R)Deputy Majority (Republican)Leader24th District


Asst.: Audie Canney

Committees: Judiciary, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; AppropriationsSubcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Banking and Insurance; Ethicsand Elections; Gaming; Rules; and Transportation

LEGG, John (R)17th District

(813) 909-9919Senate VOIP 41700FAX [email protected] Crystal Grove Blvd.Lutz 33548

Asst.: Tim Couet

Secy.: Becky Zizzo


Committees: Education, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Appropriations Subcommittee on GeneralGovernment; Ethics and Elections; Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; Regulated Industries;and Select Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

MARGOLIS, Gwen (D)35th District

(305) 571-5777Senate VOIP [email protected] Biscayne Blvd.Suite 600Miami 33137

Asst.: Jeff Branch, Zoraida Druckman andDavid Lancz


Committees: Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, Vice Chair;Transportation, Vice Chair; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax; Bankingand Insurance; Commerce and Tourism; Gaming; Rules; and Joint Legislative Budget Commission

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MONTFORD, Bill (D)Minority Policy Chair3rd District

Spouse: Jane

(850) 487-5003Senate VOIP 5003FAX (850) [email protected] Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100

(850) 653-2656Senate VOIP 4030058 Market StreetApalachicola 32320


Asst.: Marilyn Barnes, MelissaDurham and Marcia Mathis

Committees: Agriculture, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Vice Chair; Education, Vice Chair;Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Banking and Insurance;Gaming; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; and Rules

NEGRON, Joe (R)32nd District

Spouse: Rebecca

(772) 219-1665Senate VOIP 43200FAX (772) [email protected] SW Corporate ParkwaySuite 204Palm City 34990

Asst.: Holly Demers, Carrie Lira andCheri Vancura


Toll Free: 1-888-759-0791

Committees: Appropriations, Chair; Banking and Insurance; Rules; Select Committee on Patient Protection andAffordable Care Act, Chair; and Joint Legislative Budget Commission, Alternating Chair

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RICHTER, Garrett (R)President Pro Tempore23rd District

Spouse: Diana

(239) 417-6205Senate VOIP [email protected] E. Tamiami TrailSuite 203Naples 34112-4961

Asst.: Rebecca “Becky” Kokkinos andSandra Mummert

(239) 338-2777Senate VOIP 42310FAX (239) 338-27791039 S.E. 9th PlaceRoom 310Cape Coral 33990

Asst.: Michael Nachef


Committees: Gaming, Chair; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; AppropriationsSubcommittee on Health and Human Services; Banking and Insurance; Commerce and Tourism;Judiciary; Rules; Transportation; and Joint Legislative Budget Commission

RING, Jeremy (D)29th District

Spouse: Sharon

(954) 917-1392Senate VOIP 42900FAX (954) [email protected] Margate Blvd.Margate 33063

Asst.: Stephanie Gioletti, SheldonPlotnick and Joel Ramos


Committees: Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax,Vice Chair; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and EconomicDevelopment; Banking and Insurance; Commerce and Tourism; Judiciary; Rules; and Joint LegislativeAuditing Committee

SACHS, Maria Lorts (D)Minority Leader Pro Tempore34th District

Spouse: Peter

(561) 279-1427Senate VOIP [email protected] NW 17th AvenueSuite EDelray 33445

Asst.: Rebecca Baer, Caitlin Lewis andAugust Mangeney


Committees: Gaming, Vice Chair; Agriculture; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; AppropriationsSubcommittee on Finance and Tax; Education; Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; andRegulated Industries

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SIMMONS, David (R)10th District

(407) 262-7578Senate VOIP [email protected] Maitland AvenueSuite 304Altamonte Springs 32701

Asst.: Valerie Clarke and Diane Suddes


Asst.: Jean Van Smith

Committees: Banking and Insurance, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; AppropriationsSubcommittee on Finance and Tax; Criminal Justice; Education; Governmental Oversight andAccountability; Rules; and Select Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

SIMPSON, Wilton (R)18th District

[email protected] Office Box 787New Port Richey 34656-0787

(727) 816-1120FAX (888) 263-48215612 Grand BoulevardNew Port Richey 34652

Asst.: Judy Parker and Patrick Weightman

(850) 487-5018322 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100

Asst.: Rachel Perrin Rogers

Committees: Community Affairs, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; AppropriationsSubcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Commerce and Tourism;Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Environmental Preservation and Conservation; and JointLegislative Auditing Committee

SMITH, Christopher L. “Chris” (D)Democratic Minority Leader31st District

Spouse: Desorae Giles-Smith

(954) 267-2114Senate VOIP 43100FAX (954) [email protected] N.E. 40th CourtSuite 1Oakland Park 33334

Asst.: Diane Randolph and SharondaWright-Placide

Secy.: Shakira Hamilton


Committees: Criminal Justice, Vice Chair; Rules, Vice Chair; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee onCriminal and Civil Justice; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services;Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Community Affairs; Governmental Oversight andAccountability; Joint Legislative Budget Commission; and Select Committee on Patient Protection andAffordable Care Act

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SOBEL, Eleanor (D)33rd District

Spouse: Stuart

(954) 924-3693Senate VOIP 43300FAX (954) [email protected] “Old” Library, First Floor2600 Hollywood Blvd.Hollywood 33020

Asst.: Peter Delia, Christopher Lipson andJuan Parrado

(850) 487-5033Senate VOIP 5033410 Senate Office BuildingTallahassee 32399-1100

Committees: Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, Chair; Ethics and Elections, Vice Chair; Health Policy, Vice Chair;Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; AppropriationsSubcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Regulated Industries; Rules; andSelect Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Vice Chair

SOTO, Darren (D)Minority Deputy Whip14th District


Asst.: Christine Aleknavich

Secy.: Tracy Brooks and CeciliaFigueroa

Committees: Judiciary, Vice Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; AppropriationsSubcommittee on General Government; Community Affairs; Environmental Preservation andConservation; Ethics and Elections; and Select Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

STARGEL, Kelli (R)15th District

[email protected] S. Florida AvenueSuite 101Lakeland 33803


Asst.: Rachel Barnes

Secy.: Chris Dowdy

Committees: Regulated Industries, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; AppropriationsSubcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Commerce and Tourism;Community Affairs; Education; and Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight

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THOMPSON, Geraldine F. “Geri”(D)12th District

[email protected] W. South StreetSuite 204Orlando 32805

Asst.: Landra Robeson and Dan Rogers


Committees: Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Vice Chair; Community Affairs, Vice Chair;Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Children,Families, and Elder Affairs; Commerce and Tourism; Transportation; and Joint AdministrativeProcedures Committee

THRASHER, John (R)6th District

Spouse: Jean

(904) 287-4222Senate VOIP 40600FAX [email protected] Nature Walk ParkwaySuite 106St. Augustine 32092

Asst.: Darla Kubacki, J.J. Whitson andKelly Williams


Committees: Rules, Chair; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Appropriations Subcommitteeon Health and Human Services; Community Affairs; Ethics and Elections; Gaming; Judiciary; RegulatedIndustries; and Joint Legislative Budget Commission

Senate Officials Residence Address Office

BROWN, DebbieSecretary of the Senate

(850) 487-5270Senate VOIP 5270405 The Capitol404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

SEVERANCE, DonaldSenate Sergeant at Arms

Spouse: Sherry

6202 Pickwick RoadTallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 487-5224Senate VOIP 5224403 The Capitol404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

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COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF

AGRICULTURELocation: 335 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator MontfordVice Chair: Senator Bullard

Members: Senators Brandes, Galvano, Garcia, Grimsley and Sachs(850) 487-5133Senate VOIP 5133

Staff Director: Katherine HalleyCommittee Administrative Assistant: Joyce Butler

APPROPRIATIONSLocation: 201 The CapitolMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator NegronVice Chair: Senator Benacquisto

Members: Senators Bean, Bradley, Galvano, Gardiner, Grimsley,Hays, Hukill, Latvala, Margolis, Montford, Richter, Ring,Smith, Sobel and Thrasher

(850) 487-5140Senate VOIP 5140

Staff Director: Mike HansenDeputy Staff Director: Cindy Kynoch

General Counsel; and Deputy Staff Director: Ross McSwainCommittee Administrative Assistant: Ann RobertsCommittee Administrative Assistant: Alicia Weiss

APPROPRIATIONS POLICY UNITLocation: 30 Senate Of�ce BuildingTallahassee, FL

(850) 487-5140

APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL AND CIVIL JUSTICE[APPROPRIATIONS]Location: 201 The CapitolMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator BradleyVice Chair: Senator Joyner

Members: Senators Altman, Braynon, Clemens, Dean, Diaz de laPortilla, Flores, Garcia, Grimsley, Hays, Smith and Soto

(850) 487-5140Senate VOIP 5140

Staff Director: Tim SadberryCommittee Administrative Assistant: Michelle Sanders

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COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF, Continued

APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON EDUCATION[APPROPRIATIONS]

Location: 201 The CapitolMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator GalvanoVice Chair: Senator MontfordMembers: Senators Abruzzo, Bean, Benacquisto, Bullard, Detert,

Hukill, Legg, Richter, Sachs, Simmons and Thrasher(850) 487-5140Senate VOIP 5140

Staff Director: Tim ElwellCommittee Administrative Assistant: JoAnne Bennett

APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND TAX[APPROPRIATIONS]


Chair: Senator HukillVice Chair: Senator RingMembers: Senators Abruzzo, Altman, Brandes, Clemens, Diaz de la

Portilla, Evers, Gardiner, Margolis, Sachs and Simmons(850) 487-5140Senate VOIP 5140

Staff Director: Jose Diez-ArguellesCommittee Administrative Assistant: Cheryl Dewees

APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON GENERAL GOVERNMENT[APPROPRIATIONS]


Chair: Senator HaysVice Chair: Senator ThompsonMembers: Senators Bradley, Braynon, Bullard, Dean, Detert, Joyner,

Latvala, Legg, Simpson, Soto and Stargel(850) 487-5140Senate VOIP 5140

Staff Director: Jamie DeLoachCommittee Administrative Assistant: Lisa Waddell

APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES[APPROPRIATIONS]


Chair: Senator GrimsleyVice Chair: Senator FloresMembers: Senators Bean, Benacquisto, Galvano, Garcia, Gibson,

Lee, Montford, Richter, Smith, Sobel and Thrasher(850) 487-5140Senate VOIP 5140

Staff Director: Scarlet PigottCommittee Administrative Assistant: Robin Auber

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APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, TOURISM, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT[APPROPRIATIONS]


Chair: Senator GardinerVice Chair: Senator MargolisMembers: Senators Brandes, Evers, Gibson, Latvala, Lee, Ring,

Simpson, Sobel, Stargel and Thompson(850) 487-5140Senate VOIP 5140

Staff Director: Skip MartinCommittee Administrative Assistant: Joyce Randall

BANKING AND INSURANCELocation: 320 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator SimmonsVice Chair: Senator ClemensMembers: Senators Benacquisto, Detert, Diaz de la Portilla, Hays,

Lee, Margolis, Montford, Negron, Richter and Ring(850) 487-5361Senate VOIP 5361

Staff Director: Steve BurgessCommittee Administrative Assistant: Sheri Green

CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND ELDER AFFAIRSLocation: 520 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator SobelVice Chair: Senator HaysMembers: Senators Altman, Braynon, Clemens, Dean, Detert, Diaz

de la Portilla, Grimsley and Thompson(850) 487-5340Senate VOIP 5340

Staff Director: Claude HendonCommittee Administrative Assistant: Lynn Wells

COMMERCE AND TOURISMLocation: 310 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator DetertVice Chair: Senator AbruzzoMembers: Senators Bean, Hays, Hukill, Margolis, Richter, Ring,

Simpson, Stargel and Thompson(850) 487-5815Senate VOIP 5815

Staff Director: Jennifer HrdlickaCommittee Administrative Assistant: Patty Blackburn

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COMMUNICATIONS, ENERGY, AND PUBLIC UTILITIESLocation: 531 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator FloresVice Chair: Senator GarciaMembers: Senators Abruzzo, Bean, Evers, Gibson, Hukill, Simpson

and Smith(850) 487-5722Senate VOIP 5722

Staff Director: Diana CaldwellCommittee Administrative Assistant: Kim Bonn

COMMUNITY AFFAIRSLocation: 315 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator SimpsonVice Chair: Senator ThompsonMembers: Senators Bradley, Hukill, Latvala, Smith, Soto, Stargel

and Thrasher(850) 487-5167Senate VOIP 5167

Staff Director: Tom YeatmanCommittee Administrative Assistant: Ann Whittaker

CRIMINAL JUSTICELocation: 510 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator EversVice Chair: Senator SmithMembers: Senators Altman, Bradley, Dean, Gibson and Simmons

(850) 487-5192Senate VOIP 5192

Staff Director: Amanda CannonCommittee Administrative Assistant: Sue Arnold

EDUCATIONLocation: 415 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator LeggVice Chair: Senator MontfordMembers: Senators Benacquisto, Brandes, Bullard, Galvano, Sachs,

Simmons and Stargel(850) 487-5213Senate VOIP 5213

Staff Director: Theresa Klebacha

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ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATIONLocation: 325 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator DeanVice Chair: Senator AbruzzoMembers: Senators Altman, Bullard, Gardiner, Grimsley, Latvala,

Simpson and Soto(850) 487-5372Senate VOIP 5372

Staff Director: Pepper UchinoCommittee Administrative Assistant: Kim Bonn

ETHICS AND ELECTIONSLocation: 420 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator LatvalaVice Chair: Senator SobelMembers: Senators Benacquisto, Braynon, Clemens, Diaz de la

Portilla, Flores, Gardiner, Joyner, Lee, Legg, Soto andThrasher

(850) 487-5828Senate VOIP 5828

Staff Director: Dawn RobertsCommittee Administrative Assistant: Diane Vause

GAMINGLocation: 103 Senate Office BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator RichterVice Chair: Senator SachsMembers: Senators Benacquisto, Braynon, Clemens, Dean, Galvano,

Gardiner, Latvala, Lee, Margolis, Montford and Thrasher(850) 487-5811Senate VOIP 5811

Staff Director: John GuthrieCommittee Administrative Assistant: Lynn Koon

GOVERNMENTAL OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITYLocation: 525 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator RingVice Chair: Senator HaysMembers: Senators Bean, Benacquisto, Bradley, Hukill, Montford,

Simmons and Smith(850) 487-5177Senate VOIP 5177

Staff Director: Joe McVaneyCommittee Administrative Assistant: Courtney Hicks

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HEALTH POLICYLocation: 530 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator BeanVice Chair: Senator SobelMembers: Senators Brandes, Braynon, Flores, Galvano, Garcia,

Grimsley and Joyner(850) 487-5824Senate VOIP 5824

Staff Director: Sandra StovallCommittee Administrative Assistant: Elizabeth Wells

JUDICIARYLocation: 515 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator LeeVice Chair: Senator SotoMembers: Senators Bradley, Gardiner, Joyner, Latvala, Richter, Ring

and Thrasher(850) 487-5198Senate VOIP 5198

Staff Director: Tom CibulaCommittee Administrative Assistant: Shirley Proctor

MILITARY AFFAIRS, SPACE, AND DOMESTIC SECURITYLocation: 531 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator AltmanVice Chair: Senator GibsonMembers: Senators Abruzzo, Bullard, Dean, Evers, Gardiner, Legg

and Sachs(850) 487-5785Senate VOIP 5785

Staff Director: Elizabeth FlemingCommittee Administrative Assistant: Lois Graham

REGULATED INDUSTRIESLocation: 330 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator StargelVice Chair: Senator BraynonMembers: Senators Detert, Flores, Galvano, Gibson, Legg, Sachs,

Sobel and Thrasher(850) 487-5957Senate VOIP 5957

Staff Director: Patrick L. “Booter” ImhofCommittee Administrative Assistant: Lynn Koon

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RULESLocation: 402 Senate Office BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator ThrasherVice Chair: Senator SmithMembers: Senators Benacquisto, Diaz de la Portilla, Galvano,

Gardiner, Latvala, Lee, Margolis, Montford, Negron,Richter, Ring, Simmons and Sobel

(850) 487-5350Senate VOIP 5350

Staff Director: John B. PhelpsCommittee Administrative Assistant: Tamra Lyon

TRANSPORTATIONLocation: 410 Knott BuildingMailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator BrandesVice Chair: Senator MargolisMembers: Senators Clemens, Diaz de la Portilla, Evers, Garcia,

Joyner, Lee, Richter and Thompson(850) 487-5223Senate VOIP 5223

Staff Director: Kurt EichinCommittee Administrative Assistant: Marilyn Hudson

SELECT COMMITTEES AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF

SELECT COMMITTEE ON PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (850) 487-5361Senate VOIP 5361Location: 320 Knott Building

Mailing Address: 404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Chair: Senator NegronVice Chair: Senator SobelMembers: Senators Bean, Brandes, Flores, Gibson, Grimsley,

Legg, Simmons, Smith and Soto

Staff Director: Steve BurgessStaff Director: Sandra StovallStaff Director: Scarlet Pigott

Committee Administrative Assistant: Sheri Green

JOINT COMMITTEES AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF

JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES COMMITTEE (850) 488-9110Location: 680 Pepper BuildingMailing Address: 111 W. Madison StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1400

Alternating Chair: Senator GarciaMembers: Senators Altman, Bullard, Detert and Thompson

Coordinator: Ken PlanteCommittee Administrative Assistant: Tina Loscialo

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JOINT COMMITTEES AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF, Continued

JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC COUNSEL OVERSIGHT (850) 487-5722Senate VOIP 5722Location: 531 Knott Building

Mailing Address: 404 South Monroe St.Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Alternating Chair: Senator JoynerMembers: Senators Diaz de la Portilla, Evers, Hukill and Stargel

Coordinator: Diana CaldwellCommittee Administrative Assistant: Kim Bonn

JOINT LEGISLATIVE AUDITING COMMITTEE (850) 487-4110Senate VOIP 4110Location: 876 Pepper Building

Mailing Address: 111 W. Madison StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1400

Alternating Chair: Senator AbruzzoMembers: Senators Bradley, Hays, Ring and Simpson

Coordinator: Kathy DuBoseCommittee Administrative Assistant: Cathy Boyett

OTHER LEGISLATIVE ENTITIES AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF

JOINT LEGISLATIVE BUDGET COMMISSION (850) 487-5140Senate VOIP 5140Location: 201 The Capitol

Mailing Address: 404 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100

Alternating Chair: Senator NegronMembers: Senators Gardiner, Hays, Margolis, Richter, Smith and

Thrasher

Staff Director: Mike HansenCommittee Administrative Assistant: Alicia Weiss

LOCATION OF SENATE MEETING ROOMS

110 Senate Office Building, Toni Jennings Committee Room,

Entrance Level

221 Senate Office Building, 2nd Floor




301 Senate Office Building, 3rd Floor

37 Senate Office Building, Mallory Horne Committee Room, Lower Level

401 Senate Office Building, James E. “Jim” King, Jr. Committee Room,

4th Floor

301 The Capitol, Jerry Thomas Committee Room, 3rd Floor

309 The Capitol, Verle A. Pope Committee Room, 3rd Floor

117 Knott Building, 1st Floor

412 Knott Building, Pat Thomas Committee Room, 4th Floor

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF

SpeakerSpeaker: Representative Will W. Weatherford420 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street............................................................................... (850) 717-5000

Speaker Pro TemporeSpeaker Pro Tempore: Representative Marti Coley418 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street............................................................................... (850) 921-7747

Majority (Republican) OfficeMajority Leader: Representative Stephen L. PrecourtDeputy Majority Leader and Majority Whip: Representative Dana D. Young322 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street............................................................................... (850) 488-1993

Majority (Republican) Whip, Office of theDeputy Majority Leader and Majority Whip: Representative Dana D. Young323 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street............................................................................... (850) 487-0536

Minority (Democratic) OfficeDemocratic Leader: Representative Perry E. Thurston, Jr.Democratic Leader Pro Tempore: Representative Mia L. Jones316 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street............................................................................... (850) 488-9622

ClerkClerk: Robert L. “Bob” Ward513 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street............................................................................... (850) 717-5400

Sergeant at ArmsSergeant at Arms: Earnest W. Sumner512 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street............................................................................... (850) 717-5700

House AdministrationSteve Godwin, 1201 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street ................................................... (850) 717-5200

Office of Bill Drafting ServicesJoseph Gillespie, 1501 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street ................................................ (850) 717-5300

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LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF

e of Legislative Services.............................................................................................................. (850) 487-8234Coordinator: Karen Chandler, 874 Pepper Building .................................................................... (850) 717-0300

General Counsel: Christiana Moore (850) 717-0303Budget: Cindy Milner ................................................................................................................ (850) 717-0304

General Services: Gene Lawhon (850) 487-5454Property Management: Laura Brown, 880 Pepper Building ...................................................(850) 717-0351Legislative Mail Services: Steve Fann, 705 The Capitol........................................................(850) 717-0299

Purchasing: Jeannie Evans (850) 717-0306

Finance and Accounting: Lisa Swindle, 701 Pepper Building......................................................(850) 717-0370Intradistrict Expense : Marsha Westcott (850) 717-0366

Human Resources: (850) 488-6803Director: Barbara Gleasman, 701 Pepper Building..................................................................... (850) 717-0375

: Charlotte Bull, (850) 717-0382Sandy Gautier, (House) ............................................................................................ (850) 717-0381

Payroll: CandyLatoya Burkes (Joints) ............................................................................................... (850) 717-0380

Ardley, (Senate and House) (850) 717-0379

Employment: Jackie Vickers, (850) 717-0376Lynda Kelly (Joints) 717-0377

Medical Clinic: Dana Stewart, 313 The Capitol.......................................... (850) 488-5241Learning Resource : MavisKnight, 874 Pepper Building........................................... (850) 717-0301

Law Revision and Information , Division of, .........Linda Jessen, 612 Pepper Building

.........................................................................(850) 488-8403

Law Book Services Section..................................................................................................... (850) 717-0424

e of Economic and Demographic Research............................................................................. (850) 487-1402574 Pepper BuildingCoordinator: Amy (850) 717-8272

e of Legislative Information Technology Services................................................................... (850) 717-0200 G-24Pepper BuildingCoordinator: (850) 717-0200

Program Manager: Phyllis Kalfas .................................................................................................. (850) 717-0201Legislative Support Line ................................................................................................................ (850) 717-0411

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OTHER LEGISLATIVE OFFICES AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Auditor General, Office of ............................................................................................................ (850) 488-5534G-74 Pepper Building

Auditor General: David W. MartinAdministrative Assistant: Bernice Keaton

Florida Commission on Ethics ..................................................................................................... (850) 488-78643600 Maclay Boulevard, South, Suite 201

Executive Director: Virlindia DossGeneral Counsel: C. Christopher Anderson, III

Florida Historic Capitol Museum ................................................................................................ (850) 487-1902B-06, Historic Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street

Curator and Staff Director: Michelle Gammon Purvis

Florida Legislative Research Center............................................................................................ (850) 410-2230B-06, Historic Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street

Director: Tiffany Baker

Legislative Library, Department of State ................................................................................... (850) 245-6612701 The Capitol

Legislative Librarian: Cheri Ellison

Office of Energy ............................................................................................................................. (850) 617-7470251 Holland Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399

Executive Director: Patrick SheehanExecutive Assistant: Landa KorokousPolicy Administrator: Kelley Burk

Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability, Office of ..................................... (850) 488-0021111 W. Madison Street, Room 312

Coordinator: R. Philip TwogoodDeputy Coordinator: Kathy McGuireAdministrative Assistant: Kim GilleyDavid Summers, Staff Director, Education ............................................................................ (850) 487-9228Kara Collins-Gomez, Staff Director, Government Operations .............................................. (850) 487-4257Jennifer Johnson, Staff Director, Health and Human Services.............................................. (850) 488-1023Claire Mazur, Staff Director, Criminal Justice....................................................................... (850) 487-9233

Public Counsel, Office of the ........................................................................................................ (850) 488-9330812 Pepper Building

Public Counsel: J. R. KellyOffice Administrator: Michael JenkinsSecretary: Phyllis Davis

SECURITY..................................................................................................................................... (850) 488-1790

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