Hooper, Ed
Senate · District 212024-2026
Personal & Career Legislative Service Elected to the Senate in 2018, reelected subsequently House of Representatives, 2006-2014 Other Public Service Clearwater City Commissioner, 1996-2000 Honors and Awards The Able Trust, Representative of the Year, 2014 Manufacturers Association of Florida, Legislator of the Year, 2013 Associated Industries of Florida Hospital Council, Legislator of the Year, 2012 Clearwater Downtown Parnership Appreciation Award, 2012 Florida Chamber of Commerce Honor Roll "A" Legislative Report Card, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Florida Education Association "A" Legislative Report Card, 2008, 2011, 2012 Florida League of Cities Legislative Appreciation Award, 2010, 2012, 2014 Leading Age Florida, Legislator of the Year, 2012 National Association of Social Workers, Tampa Bay, Elected Official of the Year, 2012 Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society, Legislator of the Year, 2012 Florida Dental Association, Legislative Award, 2011 Florida Association of Counties, Legislative Leader Award, 2010 Florida Sheriffs Association, Legislative Award, 2010 Florida Tax Collectors, "Taxpayer Advocate of the Year," 2014 Big Brothers Big Sisters, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2010 Florida Chamber of Commerce, "Distinguished Advocate" Award for Private Flood Insurance Legislation, 2014 St. Petersburg College, "Outstanding Alumnus Award," 2013 Biographical Information Occupation: Retired Firefighter; Consus Group, LLC, Partner Spouse: Lee Hooper of Queens, NY Children: Brian, Ann Grandchildren: Amanda, Arin, John, Brianna, Brad Education: Saint Petersburg College Born: in Statesville, North Carolina. Moved to Florida in 1972. Recreation: Golf
Voting record
H7011 · OGSR/Aquaculture Records
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Approved By Governor
S572 · Ethics for Public Officers and Employees
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S308 · Florida Museum of Black History
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Died in Messages
S816 · Diabetes Research
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S806 · Consumers’ Right to Repair Certain Equipment
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Died in Messages
S656 · Internet Crimes Against Children Programs
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S594 · Local Housing Assistance Plans
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S7040 · Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/Executive Office of the Governor
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S7040 · Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/Executive Office of the Governor
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S7040 · Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/Executive Office of the Governor
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S506 · Public Records/Body Camera Recordings Recorded by a Code Inspector
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S504 · Code Inspector Body Cameras
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S124 · Florida Virtual School
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S52 · Security Services at Places of Worship
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
H6515 · Relief/Lourdes Latour and Edward Latour/Miami-Dade County
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
H6517 · Relief/Heriberto A. Sanchez-Mayen/City of St. Petersburg
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S14 · Relief of Jose Correa by Miami-Dade County
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S578 · Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Initiative
Senate floor
· 2026-02-04
· Approved By Governor
S48 · Housing
Senate floor
· 2026-02-04
· Died in Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1389 (Ch. 2026-179 )
S7016 · OGSR/Administration of Small Business Loan Programs Held by an Economic Development Agency
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S7014 · OGSR/Social Media Platform Investigations
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S7012 · OGSR/Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S7008 · OGSR/Florida Gaming Control Commission
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S7006 · OGSR/Florida Public Service Commission
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S7004 · OGSR/Conviction Integrity Unit Reinvestigation Information
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor