Senator James E. "Jim" King, 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 | Anti-Choice |
Contact Information:
District Office:
9485 Regency Square Boulevard, Suite 108
Jacksonville, FL 32225-8145
(904) 727-3600
Fax (904) 727-3603
Legislative Assistants: Kay Rousseau, Rebecca Stagg, Kelly Williams and Darla Wilson
Districtwide:1-888-861-9761
Capitol Office:
Room 400
Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5030
Fax (850) 487-5368
email: king.james.web@flsenate.gov
Biographical Information:
Occupation: Owner, Personnel Recruiting, Temporary Help, Employee Leasing, Consulting and Testing Firms (King Temporary Staffing Inc., Southeastern Resources Inc., King Leasing Corporation, The Jim King Companies)
Spouse: Linda Braddock of Orange Park
Children: Monta Michele, Laurie Anne
Education: •St. Petersburg Junior College, A.A., 1959
•Florida State University, B.S.B.A., 1961; M.B.A., 1962
Born: October 30, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York.
Moved to Florida in 1945.
Military Service: U.S. Coast Guard, 1962-1968
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
Recreation: scuba diving, boating, sport fishing, gardening
Legislative Service:
Elected to the Senate on March 9, 1999, reelected subsequently
•Senate President, 2002-2004
•Majority Leader, 2000-2002
House of Representatives, 1986-1999
•Majority Leader, 1996-1998
•House Republican Policy Committee Chair, 1992-1994
•Republican Legislature Leadership Committee and Republican Leadership Team, 1986-1994
•Duval Delegation Chair, 1992
•Minority Floor Whip, 1988-1990
•Republican Reapportionment Committee, Vice Chair