Senator Michael S. Bennett*
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 | |
| Regular Session 2002 | TRAP (Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers) | HB 1223 | Restricts access to abortion | Representative Aaron Bean | Bill Details | No Vote |
| Regular Session 2001 | Fetal Homicide | HB 457 | Undermines the right of a woman to choose an abortion and elevates the legal status of the fetus to that of an adult human being | Bill Details | Anti-Choice |
***Prior to being elected to the Senate, Senator Bennett was a member of the Florida House of Representatives. Therefore his votes while a Representative have also been included in the scoresheet above.
Contact Information:
District Office:
3653 Cortez Road West, Suite 90
Bradenton, FL 34210
(941) 727-6349
FAX (941) 727-6352
Statewide: 1-800-500-1239
Legislative Assistants:Cheryl Ennis and Crystal Fitzgerald Secretary: Margaret Clark
Capitol Office:
Room 216
Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5078
Legislative Assistant: Jacquie Connell
Email: bennett.mike.web@flsenate.gov
Biographical Information:
Occupation: Electrical Contractor
Spouse: Diane M. "Dee" of Des Moines, Iowa
Education: Drake University, B.A., 1975; M.B.A., 1976
Born: January 1, 1945, Brainard, Minnesota.
Moved to Florida in 1955.
Military Service: 1963-1967, U.S. Navy, 4 Tours Vietnam
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Recreation: Fishing, golf
Legislative Service:
Elected to the Senate in 2002, reelected subsequently
House of Representatives, 2000-2002