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Summary

Senator Miguel A. Diaz de la Portilla

Full Name: Miguel A. Diaz de la Portilla
Office: State Senate (FL) - District 40, Republican
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2016
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Mari; 3 Children: Michael, Jon-Christian, Mary
Birth Place: Miami, FL
Religion: Christian

Recent Key Votes

HB 119 - Amends Personal Injury Protection Insurance Requirements and Regulations
Legislation (Nay)

March 9, 2012 - Requires an insured person seeking benefits under a personal injury protection policy to submit to an examination under oath, provided that the questioning is ...

HB 859 - School Voucher Program
Legislation (Yea)

March 9, 2012 - Limits tax credits for donations to private schools to no more than $229 million for the 2012-2013 fiscal year (Sec. 1). Specifies ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Rebuilding Our Economy & Lowering Taxes

I am staunchly opposed to new taxes and fee increases and is guided by the core principles of limited government and fiscal responsibility. Just as ...

Issue Position: Jobs

Florida's families are suffering during these difficult economic times and as State Senator, I will make it a top priority to get people back to ...

Issue Position: Education

Florida's students are competing in a global economy and therefore we need to provide an education that equips them to compete. I understand that by ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Associated Builders and Contractors Positions on Commercial Construction Industry Issues 80%
2012 Florida Chamber of Commerce Positions 88%
2011 Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) Positions 75%
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Campaign Finances

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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Miguel Diaz de la Portilla refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
portilla.miguel.web@flsenate.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/s40

Capitol
312 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Phone: 850-487-5040

District
2100 Coral Way, Suite 505
Miami, FL 33145
Phone: 305-643-7200

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