Senator Alfred "Al" Lawson, Jr.
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 | Pro-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 | Pro-Choice |
Contact Information:
Capitol Office:
Room 210
Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5004
Legislative Assistants: Melissa Durham, Berta Kemp and David Ash
Email: lawson.alfred.web@flsenate.gov
Biographical Information:
Occupation: Insurance Agent
• Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, 1976-Present
• Lawson & Associates Inc. (marketing firm) President, 1984-Present
Spouse: Delores J. Brooks of Tallahassee
Children: Alfred J. III and Shani A.
Grandchild: Kobe
Education: • Florida A&M University, B.S., 1970
-Student Government
-Basketball and track
• Florida State University, M.S.P.A., 1973
Born: September 21, 1948 in Tallahassee, Florida
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
Recreation: Basketball, reading, gardening
Legislative Service:
Elected to the Senate in 2000, reelected subsequently
House of Representatives, 1982-2000