Senator Durell Peaden, 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 | 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 Offices:
598 North Ferdon Blvd.
Crestview, FL
32536-2753
(850) 689-0556
Legislative Assistants: Ann McGraw and Gregory Brown II
or
Unit E-103
744 E. Burgess Road
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 484-9898
Legislative Assistants: Susan Levine and Tammy Ford
Capitol Office:
Room 222
Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL
32399-1100
(850) 487-5000
Email: peaden.durell.web@flsenate.gov
Biographical Information:
Occupation: Physician, General Practice (retired)
Spouse: Nancy Green of DeFuniak Springs
Children: Durell III (Trey), Tyler, and Taylen
Education: • Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, B.A., 1968 • Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Mexico, M.D., 1973
• Jones School of Law at Faulkner University, Montgomery, Alabama, J.D., 1987
Born: August 24, 1945 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Historical: • John Wilkinson, cousin, (Whig),Legislative Council House, Santa Rosa, 1844, and House, Santa Rosa, 1848-1850 and 1860
• John Wilkinson, Jr., cousin (Democrat), House, Santa Rosa, 1885, and Senate, District 1, 1889
• A. J. Peaden, cousin, (Democrat), House, Santa Rosa, 1905, 1907, 1909
• R. W. Peaden, cousin, (Democrat), House, District 2, 1972-1976
• John W. Kennedy, grandfather, Chair, Okaloosa County Commission
Religious Affiliation:Methodist
Legislative Service:
Elected to the Senate in 2000, reelected subsequently
House of Representatives, 1994-2000