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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 1205 - Authorizes Random Drug Tests of State Employees
Legislation (Nay)

March 9, 2012 - Authorizes a state employer to conduct random drug tests of up to 10 percent of the total employee population no more than once every ...

SB 98 - Authorizes Student-Led Prayer in School
Legislation (Nay)

Feb. 1, 2012 - Authorizes students to select and deliver inspirational messages, including prayer, at noncompulsory school events under the following circumstances (Sec. 1): The student government ...

HB 1127 - Abortion Law Amendments
Legislation (Nay)

May 5, 2011 - -Requires the physician performing an abortion to verify the probable gestational age of the fetus using an ultrasound at the time the abortion is to ...

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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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