The Florida Chamber of Commerce has released the 2010 Legislative Report Card, an online tool that grades legislators based on their support of pro-job and pro-business issues during the legislative session. Calculated annually based on legislators’ voting records on the issues outlined in the Florida Chamber’s 2010 Florida Business Agenda, the Legislative Report Card also honors legislators from your area for their support on initiatives that will help move the state forward.
The Florida Chamber applauds the following lawmakers for making pro-business decisions and pro-job legislation their top priorities: (Polk Delegation members in bold.)
The following list displays: Legislator’ Name (2010 Grade) Voting Percentage
Sen. J.D. Alexander (A) 100
Sen. Mike Bennett (A) 100
Rep. Rachel Burgin (A ) 100
Rep. Jim Frishe (A) 100
Rep. Rich Glorioso (A) 100
Rep. Denise Grimsley (A) 100
Rep. Doug Holder (A) 100
Rep. Ed Hooper (A) 100
Rep. John Legg (A) 100
Rep. Seth McKeel (A) 100
Rep. Ron Reagan (A) 100
Rep. Robert Schenck (A) 100
Rep. Will Weatherford (A) 100
Rep. John Wood (A) 100
Rep. Kelli Stargel (A) 98
Sen. Victor Crist (A) 96
Rep. Faye Culp (A) 95
Rep. Peter Nehr (A) 95
Rep. Ron Schultz (A) 95
Rep. Thomas Anderson (A) 94
Rep. Bill Galvano (A) 94
Rep. Baxter Troutman (A) 94
This year, 56 percent of the entire Florida Legislature earned an “A” (score of 90-100) on the Legislative Report Card, in comparison to 46 percent last year. In the Florida House, 68 legislators earned an “A,” an increase from 65 last year. The Florida Senate continues to improve significantly, as a record-breaking 21 Senators earned an “A” this year, compared to only nine Senators in 2009 and seven in 2008.
In the coming weeks, the Florida Chamber will also release How They Voted 2010, a detailed publication summarizing the priorities of the Legislative Session and incorporating the 2010 Legislative Report Card.
To view the Florida Chamber’s complete online Legislative Report Card with all legislators’ grades, please visit here. Be sure to thank your legislator for their hard work by using the quick email link on their individual report card!
