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4902 Eisenhower Boulevard
Suite 217
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 281-2538
Senate VOIP: 41400
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Lentera Buskirk, Trotter Duce, and Amanda SuarezTallahassee Office
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5014
Senate VOIP: 5014
2022-2024
Senator Jay Collins
Party: Republican
Committee Assignments
- Agriculture, Chair
- Appropriations Committee on Education
- Education Postsecondary
- Education Pre-K -12
- Fiscal Policy
- Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
- Select Committee on Resiliency
- Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining
Bills Introduced
Introduced in 2024
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S 312
Offenses Involving Children
Last Action: 2/21/2024 Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 305 -SJ 424 -
S 364
Public Service Commission Rules
Last Action: 5/13/2024 Chapter No. 2024-166 -
S 444
Pharmacy
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Health Policy -
S 546
Access to High School Sports
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Education Pre-K -12 -
S 548
Public Records/Military Personnel and their Spouses and Dependents
Last Action: 4/29/2024 Chapter No. 2024-111 -
S 718
Exposures of First Responders to Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogs
Last Action: 4/9/2024 Chapter No. 2024-68 -
S 722
Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Criminal Justice -
S 828
Coverage for Orthotics and Prosthetics Services
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Banking and Insurance -
S 830
Student Cardiac and Medical Emergencies
Last Action: 3/5/2024 Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 865 -SJ 702 -
S 864
Autism Spectrum Disorder Training for Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Messages -
S 998
Sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Last Action: 5/13/2024 Chapter No. 2024-170 -
S 1082
Housing for Legally Verified Agricultural Workers
Last Action: 6/17/2024 Signed by Officers and presented to Governor -
S 1084
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Last Action: 5/2/2024 Chapter No. 2024-137 -
S 1152
Premises Liability
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Judiciary -
S 1156
Dangerous Dogs
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Judiciary -
S 1252
Exemptions from Products Liability Actions
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Agriculture -
S 1254
Dental Therapy
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Health Policy -
S 1262
Qualifications for County Emergency Management Directors
Last Action: 3/4/2024 Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1567 -SJ 656 -
S 1264
History of Communism
Last Action: 4/18/2024 Chapter No. 2024-102 -
S 1276
Litigation Financing
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died on Calendar -
S 1286
Return of Weapons and Arms Following an Arrest
Last Action: 4/8/2024 Chapter No. 2024-61 -
S 1384
Department of Management Services
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability -
S 1398
Florida Crop Diversification Commission
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Fiscal Policy -
S 1486
Permanency for Children
Last Action: 3/5/2024 Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 1083 -SJ 669 -
S 1502
Health Care Expenses
Last Action: 1/5/2024 Withdrawn prior to introduction -
S 1528
Violations Against Vulnerable Road Users
Last Action: 3/6/2024 Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1133 -SJ 850 -
S 1560
Ad Valorem Taxation Exemptions
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Messages -
S 1586
Enhanced Firearms Training Facilities
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Community Affairs -
S 1600
Interstate Mobility
Last Action: 6/17/2024 Signed by Officers and presented to Governor -
S 1620
Surplus Lands
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Environment and Natural Resources -
S 1624
Energy Resources
Last Action: 3/6/2024 Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1645 -SJ 852 -
S 1628
Local Government Actions
Last Action: 5/7/2024 Chapter No. 2024-145 -
S 1632
Public Records/Personnel of the Agency for Health Care Administration
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability -
S 1634
Career Offenders
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice -
S 1640
Payments for Health Care Services
Last Action: 3/7/2024 Laid on Table, refer to HB 7089 -SJ 983 -
S 1662
Cybersecurity
Last Action: 3/5/2024 Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 1555 -SJ 732 -
S 1666
Veterans
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Fiscal Policy -
S 1684
Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Veteran Recipients of Certain Medals
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Appropriations -
S 1686
Ad Valorem Tax
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Appropriations -
S 1694
Florida State Guard
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability -
S 1712
Peer Support for First Responders
Last Action: 3/1/2024 Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1415 -SJ 575 -
S 1718
Wind Energy Facility Siting
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Regulated Industries -
S 1772
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Community Affairs -
S 1778
Escrow Accounts for Improvements to Residential Real Property
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Regulated Industries
Co-Introduced in 2024
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S 24
Dozier School for Boys and Okeechobee School Victim Compensation Program
Last Action: 3/4/2024 Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 21 -SJ 621 -
S 174
Veterans’ Long Term Care Facilities Admissions
Last Action: 2/21/2024 Laid on Table, refer to HB 725 -SJ 440 -
S 218
Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Veterans
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Community Affairs -
S 288
Designation of a Certain Diagnosis on Motor Vehicle Registrations
Last Action: 3/1/2024 Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 341 -SJ 581 -
S 346
Special Observances
Last Action: 2/14/2024 Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 357 -SJ 387 -
S 400
Reemployment of Retirees in the Florida Retirement System
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Appropriations -
S 408
Florida Veterans’ History Program
Last Action: 3/6/2024 Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1329 -SJ 740 -
S 494
Graduate Program Admissions
Last Action: 6/17/2024 Signed by Officers and presented to Governor -
S 632
Taking of Bears
Last Action: 2/21/2024 Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 87 -SJ 427 -
S 818
Military Leave
Last Action: 3/22/2024 Chapter No. 2024-19 -
S 1016
Patriotic Organizations
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Judiciary -
S 1732
Veterans’ Assistance
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Fiscal Policy -
S 1758
Individuals with Disabilities
Last Action: 3/22/2024 Chapter No. 2024-14
Media
Press Releases
Publications
- Senator Jay Collins and Other Leaders Denounce the Tyrannical Cuban Regime [pdf] 3/27/2023
- Senator Jay Collins to Host Press Conference to Condemn the Authoritarian Cuban Regime and the Recent Visit of Cuban Ambassador to Tampa [pdf] 3/24/2023
- Sen. Jay Collins and Rep. Traci Koster Jointly File Universal License Recognition [pdf] 3/2/2023
- Senator Jay Collins Reflects on First 100 Days [pdf] 3/2/2023
Personal & Career
Legislative Service
- Elected to the Senate in 2022
Other Public Service
- Volunteer coach, 2015-2018
- Community Watch, President
- WDAEM Advisory Council
- USASOC Leadership Advisory Council
- Norwich Organizational Leadership Advisory Council
Honors and Awards
- Senator of the Year, Florida Young Republicans, 2024
- Senator of the Year, Sarasota Young Republicans, 2024
- Taka a Soldier Fishing Press on Award, 2023
- Defender of Freedom, National Rifle Association, 2023
- Chronic Complex Champion, BayCare Health System, 2023
- Senator of the Year, ABATE of Florida, 2023
- Senator of the Year, Tampa Bay Young Republicans, 2023
- Florida Rural Water Association Support Recognition, 2023
- Florida Farm Bureau Federation Legislative Award, 2023
- Legislator of the Year, Florida Fruit & Vegetables Association, 2023
- Freedom Champion, Americans for Prosperity, 2023
- Keiser University Commencement Speaker, 2023
- Friend of the Sheriff, Florida Sheriffs Association, 2023
- Legislator of the Year, Florida Farm Bureau, 2023
- Phoenix House Florida Community Service Award, 2023
- Champion of Advocacy, 21 & Change, 2023
- Community Hero Veteran Award, Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Festival, 2021
- Major General John Singlaub Award, 2017
- Special Forces Qualification Course Leadership Award, 2005
Affiliations
- NRA
- American Legion
- Military Order of the Purple Heart
- VFW
- Special Forces Association
Biographical Information
Occupation: | Chief Programs Officer of a national 501(c)(3) with a focus on food needs in and out of disaster zones |
Spouse: | Layla Sangid Collins of Princeton, WV |
Children: | Gabe, Colt |
Education: |
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Born: | in Scobey, Montana. Moved to Florida in 2019. |
Military Service: | Retired 23-year Army Green Beret |
Religious Affiliation: | Christian |
Recreation: | Family time, running, cycling, reading |
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