Senator Mandy Dawson
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 | Pro-Choice |
| Regular Session 2004 | Parental Notification for ballot | HJR 1 | Restricts access to abortion for young women | Bill Details | Pro-Choice |
Contact Information:
District Office:
33 N.E. 2nd Street, Suite 209
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301-1033
(954) 467-4317
FAX (954) 467-4331
Statewide: 1-877-632-9766 (1-877-MDAWSON)
Legislative Assistants: Elizabeth Honorat, Chandler Williamson and Alberta McCarthy
Capitol Office:
Room 410
Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5112
Email: dawson.mandy.web@flsenate.gov
Biographical Information:
Occupation: Consultant/Legislator
Children: Shatereas, Colongie, and Ashley
Education: • Florida A & M University
• Barry University, B.S., Social Work
Born: July 18, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Historical: • First woman elected to the Florida Senate from Broward County
• First black woman elected to the Florida Legislature from Broward County
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Recreation: Traveling, reading, swimming, writing short stories for children
Legislative Service:
Elected to the Senate in 1998, reelected subsequently
• Minority (Democratic) Caucus Chair, 2004-2006
House of Representatives, 1992-1998
• Freshman Majority Whip, 1992