Session | Name | Number | Impact | Sponsor | Vote Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Session 2008 | Abortion | HB 257 | Restricts access to reproductive health care and puts the health and safety of Florida women at risk. | Representative Anthony "Trey" Traviesa | Bill Details | Anti-Choice |
| Regular Session 2008 | Fetal Personhood | HB 513 | This bill would elevate the legal status of the fetus at any stage of development to that of an adult human being. | Representative Ralph Poppell | Bill Details | Anti-Choice |
| Regular Session 2007 | Fetal Homicide | HB 71 | Undermines the right of a woman to choose an abortion and elevates the legal status of the fetus that that of an adult human being | Representative Ralph Poppell | Bill Details | Anti-Choice |
| Regular Session 2007 | Parental Notice | HB 1497 | Restricts access to abortion | Representative Anthony "Trey" Traviesa | Bill Details | No Vote |
| Regular Session 2005 | TRAP (Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers) | HB 1041 | Restricts access to abortion | Representative Aaron Bean | Bill Details | Anti-Choice |
| Regular Session 2004 | Parental Notification for ballot | HJR 1 | Restricts access to abortion for young women | Bill Details | Anti-Choice | |
| Regular Session 2003 | Fetal Homicide | HB 707 | Undermines the right of a woman to choose an abortion and elevates the legal status of the fetus to that of an adult human being | Representative Juan-Carlos "J.C." Planas | Bill Details | Anti-Choice |
| Regular Session 2002 | TRAP (Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers) | HB 1223 | Restricts access to abortion | Representative Aaron Bean | Bill Details | Not In Office |
| Regular Session 2001 | Fetal Homicide | HB 497 | Undermines the right of a woman to choose an abortion and elevates the legal status of the fetus to that of an adult human being | Bill Details | Not In Office |
Contact Information:
District Office:
Suite 715
1023 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205-7829
Phone: (941) 708-4968
Legislative Assistant: Kathy Galea
District Secretary: Mark Pinto
Capitol Office:
214 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 488-4086
Biographical Information:
City of Residence: Bradenton
Occupation: Attorney
Spouse: Julie Forrester, of Bradenton
Child(ren): Michael, William, Jacqueline Anne
Education: Manatee Community College, A.A., 1986; University of Florida, B.A., Political Science, 1989, Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Honor Society, Phi Alpha Delta; University of Miami, J.D., 1992, Opinions editor, Res Ipsa Loquitor periodical
Born: April 16, 1966, Liberty, NY
Moved to Florida: 1969
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Recreational Interest: exercise, family time, golf, reading
Legislative Service:
Elected to the House in 2002, reelected subsequently