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Summary

Senator Christopher 'Chris' L. Smith

Full Name: Christopher 'Chris' L. Smith
Office: State Senate (FL) - District 31, Democratic
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2016
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Desorae; 2 Children: Christopher, Christian
Birth Date: 03/15/1970
Birth Place: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Home City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Religion: Baptist

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 (Nay)

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

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Associated Builders and Contractors Positions on Commercial Construction Industry Issues 83%
2012 Florida Chamber of Commerce Positions 73%
2011 Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) Positions 38%
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Campaign Finances

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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Christopher Smith 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
smith.chris.web@flsenate.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/s31

Capitol
200 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Phone: 850-487-5031

District
2151 Northwest 6th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Phone: 954-321-2705
Fax: 954-321-2707

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