Senator Alex Diaz de la Portilla
Session | Name | Number | Impact | Sponsor | Vote Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Session 2008 | Abortion/Mandatory Ultrasound | SB 2400 | Violates the doctor-patient relationship by requiring that doctors perform ultrasounds prior to any abortion | Senator Daniel Webster | Bill Details | Anti-Choice |
| Regular Session 2005 | TRAP (Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers) | SB 1602 | Restricts access to abortion | Senator Paula Dockery* | Bill Details | Anti-Choice |
| Regular Session 2004 | Parental Notification for ballot | HJR 1 | Restricts access to abortion for young women | Bill Details | Anti-Choice |
Contact Information:
District Office:
1481 NW 22nd Street
Miami, FL 33142-7741
(305) 643-7200
FAX (305) 643-7202
Legislative Assistants: Julio Guillen and Ileana Garcia
Capitol Office:
Room 414
Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5109
Email: portilla.alex.web@flsenate.gov
Biographical Information:
Occupation: Political Consultant, Winning Strategies, Inc.
Spouse: Claudia Davant of Columbia, South Carolina
Education: University of Miami
Born: August 25, 1964 in Miami, Florida
Historical: • Grandfather, Angel Pio de la Portilla, deceased, mentor and inspiration for social and political involvement
• Paternal great-grandfather served in Cuban Senate, while two of his sons served simultaneously in the Cuban House of Representatives
• Maternal great-grandfather served as Cuban Minister of Justice (Attorney General)
• Long family history of political and civic involvement in Cuba and the United States, including brothers Renier, former State Representative; and Miguel, former Miami-Dade County Commissioner
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Recreation: Reading, traveling, bicycling
Legislative Service:
Elected to the Senate, January 25, 2000, reelected subsequently
• President Pro Tempore, 2002-2004
House of Representatives, 1994-2000