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 | Pro-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 | Pro-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 | Pro-Choice |
| Regular Session 2007 | Parental Notice | HB 1497 | Restricts access to abortion | Representative Anthony "Trey" Traviesa | Bill Details | Pro-Choice |
| Regular Session 2005 | TRAP (Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers) | HB 1041 | Restricts access to abortion | Representative Aaron Bean | Bill Details | Pro-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 | Pro-Choice |
| Regular Session 2002 | TRAP (Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers) | HB 1223 | Restricts access to abortion | Representative Aaron Bean | Bill Details | Pro-Choice |
| 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 | Pro-Choice |
Contact Information:
District Office:
1001 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 488-1798
Legislative Assistant: Chicarla Williams Pye
District Secretary: Rachael Favors
Capitol Office:
1001 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 488-1798
Biographical Information:
City of Residence: Tallahassee
Occupation: Consultant
Spouse: Nina Ashenafi, of Ethiopia
Child(ren): Carina, Aida
Education: Florida State University, B.S., Psychology, 1978; University of West Florida, M.A., Counseling, Psychology, 1979; Florida State University, M.S., Psychology, 1983
Born: October 8, 1956, Jacksonville, FL
Religious Affiliation: African Methodist Episcopal
Recreational Interest: racquetball, snorkeling
Legislative Service:
Elected to the House in 2000, reelected subsequently
House Democratic Caucus Chair 2004-2006
House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair 2002-2004