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Summary

Senator Maria Lorts Sachs

Full Name: Maria Lorts Sachs
Office: State Senate (FL) - District 34, Democratic
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2016
Gender: Female
Family: Husband: Peter; 3 Children: Natasha, Marcello, Taylor
Birth Date: 03/25/1949
Birth Place: Battle Creek, MI
Home City: Delray Beach, FL
Religion: Catholic

Recent Key Votes

HB 1263 - Health Inspection Amendments
Legislation (Nay)

March 9, 2012 - Repeals a requirement that mandated the inspection of all septic tanks every 5 years (Sec. 32). Requires any ordinance regarding the inspection ...

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 7107 - Medicaid Managed Care Program
Legislation (Nay)

May 6, 2011 - -Establishes a statewide, integrated managed care program for all Medicaid services, including long-term care services (Sec. 5). -Requires Medicaid recipients enrolled in the managed care ...

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Recent Public Statements

Congressman Deutch and State Rep. Maria Sachs Host Energy Summit

Sept. 9, 2010 - Next Monday, September 13, 2010, Congressman Ted Deutch and State Representative Maria Sachs will hold "Investing in Florida's Economy: 21st Century Energy," a South Florida ...

Issue Position: Health Care

"This abuse of our residents by the drug manufacturers and HMOs has to stop NOW!" With 40% of the population in District 30 aged 55 ...

Issue Position: Public Safety

"Safety is a priority and I have made it my goal to ensure that the residents of Palm Beach County are protected" President Roosevelt described ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011 Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) Positions 38%
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Campaign Finances

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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Maria Sachs refused to tell citizens where she 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
sachs.maria.web@flsenate.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/s34

Capitol
216 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Phone: 850-487-5034

District
Delray Beach City Hall
100 Northwest 1st Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33445
Phone: 561-279-1427

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