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2100 Coral Way
Suite 310
Miami, FL 33145
(305) 854-0365
Senate VOIP: 43700

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Gianna Bonner, Lucero Ruballos, and Nora Vinas

Tallahassee Office

220 Senate Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5037
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2018-2020

Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez

Party: Democrat

Committee Assignments

District 37

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2010 Census Demographic Profile (pdf)

Consists of part of Miami-Dade county

Bills Introduced

Introduced in 2020

S 176 Single-subject Limitation for Constitution Revision Commission Proposals
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Rules
S 178 Public Financing of Construction Projects
Last Action: 3/11/2020 Ordered enrolled -SJ 725
S 180 Conversion Therapy
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Health Policy
S 202 Jurors
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Judiciary
S 214 Philosophies that Espouse Superiority
Last Action: 3/5/2020 Adopted -SJ 420
S 216 Assistance for Micro Businesses
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Innovation, Industry, and Technology
S 252 Public Records/Redistricting Plans
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Ethics and Elections
S 254 Working Persons Tax Rebate Study
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Commerce and Tourism
S 256 Renewable Energy
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Innovation, Industry, and Technology
S 272 State Preemption of the Regulation of Hoisting Equipment
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Community Affairs
S 274 Residential Tenancies
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Judiciary
S 278 Climate Health Planning
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Health Policy
S 280 Climate Fiscal Responsibility
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Infrastructure and Security
S 286 Tax Credit for Carbon Farming
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Agriculture
S 288 Private Property Rights
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Innovation, Industry, and Technology
S 338 Energy Efficiency Savings in State Agencies
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
S 396 Single-subject Limitation for Taxation and Budget Reform Commission
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died on Calendar
S 452 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Infrastructure and Security
S 454 Discharge of Domestic Wastewater
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Environment and Natural Resources
S 456 Minimum Wage
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Commerce and Tourism
S 458 English Language Learner Advisory Council
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Education
S 546 Oppression of the Nicaraguan People/President Daniel Ortega
Last Action: 1/22/2020 Adopted -SJ 151
S 548 Firearms
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Infrastructure and Security
S 586 Firearms
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Infrastructure and Security
S 770 Property Assessed Clean Energy Program
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Community Affairs
S 1002 Subpoenas
Last Action: 3/10/2020 Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 103 -SJ 574
S 1004 Sunshine Scholarship Program
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Education
S 1358 Detained or Housed Unaccompanied Minors
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Judiciary
S 1360 Endangered and Threatened Species
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Appropriations
S 1362 Rental Agreements
Last Action: 3/10/2020 Ordered enrolled -SJ 660
S 1364 School Board Employees
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Education
S 1520 Wage and Employment Benefits Requirements
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Community Affairs
S 1576 Corporate Income Taxes
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Commerce and Tourism
S 1592 Florida Working Families Tax Rebate Program
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Commerce and Tourism
S 1596 Corporate Income Tax
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Commerce and Tourism
S 1682 Prescription Drug Price Transparency
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Banking and Insurance
S 1812 Remove Marijuana from the Schedule I Drug List
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Health Policy
S 1848 Communications Services
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Community Affairs
S 1850 Voting Conflicts
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Ethics and Elections
S 1852 Landlords and Tenants
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Innovation, Industry, and Technology
S 1854 Instructional Personnel and Educational Support Employee Pay Raise Initiative
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Education
S 1856 Driver Licenses and Identification Cards
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Infrastructure and Security
S 1858 District Cost Differential
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Education

Co-Introduced in 2020

S 94 Transfers of Firearms
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Infrastructure and Security
S 134 Preemption of Firearms and Ammunition
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Infrastructure and Security
S 168 Drinking Water in Public Schools
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
S 182 Preemption of Recyclable and Polystyrene Materials
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Community Affairs
S 206 Prohibited Discrimination
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
S 266 Safe Storage of Loaded Firearms
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Infrastructure and Security
S 270 Sale and Delivery of Firearms
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Infrastructure and Security
S 310 Three-dimensional Printed Firearms
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Infrastructure and Security
S 332 Land Acquisition Trust Fund
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Appropriations
S 398 Concealed Weapons and Firearms
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Infrastructure and Security
S 428 Prohibited Places for Weapons and Firearms
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Infrastructure and Security
S 460 Sales of Ammunition
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Infrastructure and Security
S 468 Mandatory Sentences
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice
S 496 Child Welfare
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services
S 630 Regulation of Smoking
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Messages
S 678 Native Language Assessment in Public Schools
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Education
S 852 Incarcerated Pregnant Women
Last Action: 3/11/2020 Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1259 -SJ 685
S 882 Heat Illness Prevention
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Agriculture
S 978 Juneteenth Independence Day
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Messages
S 1044 Animal Cruelty
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Rules
S 1208 Assault Weapons and Large-capacity Magazines
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Infrastructure and Security
S 1262 1920 Ocoee Election Day Riots
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Messages
S 1264 Ocoee Election Day Riots Descendant Compensation Trust Fund/Department of Legal Affairs
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice
S 1296 Health Access Dental Licenses
Last Action: 3/5/2020 Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1461 -SJ 444
S 1302 Sovereign Immunity
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Appropriations
S 1338 Prescription Drug Coverage
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Appropriations
S 1398 Community Planning
Last Action: 3/12/2020 Ordered enrolled -SJ 846
S 1416 Assaults on Specified Persons
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Rules
S 1628 Holocaust Education
Last Action: 3/10/2020 Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1213 -SJ 635
S 1710 Utility Construction Contracting Services
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Innovation, Industry, and Technology
S 1724 Health Care Regulations
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Banking and Insurance
S 1922 Drilling and Exploration Practices off the Florida Coast
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Died in Environment and Natural Resources

Personal & Career

Legislative Service

Elected to the Senate in 2016
House of Representatives, 2012-2016

Other Public Service

Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation, Vice Chair, 2015-2016
Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee, Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization, Member, 2012
Community Relations Board, City of Miami, Member, 2012
Peace Corps, Senegal, Business Advising Volunteer, 2000-2003

Honors and Awards

Certificate of Service, Peace Corps
Advocate for the Venezuelan Community Award, Casa de Venezuela Orlando
Recognition Award "for your immense work and cooperation," Mobile Home Council, Miami, Florida
Community Service Award, WeCount!, Homestead, Florida
Catholics in Public Life Champion Award, Catholics for Choice, 2019
LULAC Florida Directors Award, 2019
Best Politician Jose Javier Rodriguez, Miami New Times, 2019
Certificate of Appreciation, Miami Dade County Public Schools, 2019
President's 'A' Honor Roll, "A tireless advocate for Florida's students," Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida, 2018
Citizens for a Better South Florida, Dedication to make Miami-Dade County more sustainable as well as supporting environmental initiatives throughout the South Florida community, 2018
Legislative Champion, Miami-Dade Democratic Party, September 29, 2018
Medalla Honor al Mérito, Venezolanos Perseguidos Políticos en el Exilio, July 2018
100% A on the People's First Report Card, Progress Florida, June 2018
Certificate of Appreciation, City of Coral Gables, Miami, Florida, June 2018
Legislative Appreciation Award, Florida League of Cities, June 2018
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Defender of the Everglades Award, Friends of the Everglades, June 2018
"In gratitude for your continued public service and dedication to Florida's independent education," Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida, 2017
Recognition Award "for your time and dedication," Miami-Dade TESOL Fall Symposium, November 2017
The Dan Beard Government Service Award, Tropical Audubon Society, April 2017
Presidential Honor Roll, "A strong advocate for higher education in Florida," Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida, 2016
Certificate of Appreciation, Shenandoah Neighborhood Association, Miami, Florida, December 2014, November 2016
Florida Special Recognition Award, Brickell Homeowners Association, January 2016
"Champions of Florida's Middle Class," Progress Florida, 2015, 2016
County Champion Award, Florida Association of Counties, 2015
"In appreciation of support for Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, Student Government Association," Miami Dade College, June 2015
Champion of Public Education, United Teachers of Dade, January 31, 2015
Freshman Friend of Public Education Award, Florida Education Association, 2014
Outstanding Community Leader, Leadership Summit SEIU Local 1991, November 14, 2014
Freshman Legislator of the Year, Florida Dental Association, 2013
Political Leadership Award, New Leaders Council 40 Under 40, 2013
The Legislator Award, The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, 2013
Legislator of the Year Award, The Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section, 2013
Certificate of Appreciation, 2013 Miami Dade County Legislative Delegation, June 18, 2013
Community Defender Award, Florida Legal Services, Miami, Florida, 2011
"In appreciation for your participation in our hispanic heritage month Political Empowerment Panel," Miami Dade College Homestead Campus, October 4, 2010
Adjunct Clinical Professor, Florida International University College of Law, Miami, Florida, Carlos A. Costa Immigration and Human Rights Clinic, 2008-2010
Eagle Scout, 1995
"In appreciation of Representative Jose Javier Rodriguez' support for the Miami River District," Miami River Commission

Affiliations

Cuban American Bar Association
National Association of Latino Elected Officials

Biographical Information

Occupation:	Attorney
Spouse:	Sonia Succar Rodriguez of Miami, FL
Children:	Two Children
Education:	Harvard Law School, J.D., 2006 Brown University, B.A., I.R. Political Economy of Development, 2000
Born:	August 8
Religious Affiliation:	Catholic

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