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
S7002 · OGSR/Department of Military Affairs/United States Department of Defense
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S7000 · OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S386 · Farm Equipment
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S364 · Public Accountancy
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Died in Messages
S298 · Public Records/Victims of Domestic and Dating Violence
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S296 · Victims of Domestic Violence and Dating Violence
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S292 · Public Records/Appellate Court Clerks
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Died in Messages
S288 · Rural Electric Cooperatives
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S168 · Public Nuisances
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S156 · Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S7010 · Roth Contribution Plans in Deferred Compensation Programs
Senate floor
· 2026-01-22
· Died in Messages
S320 · Administrative Efficiency in Public Schools
Senate floor
· 2026-01-22
· Died in Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1279 (Ch. 2026-59 )
S104 · Florida Statutes
Senate floor
· 2026-01-22
· Approved By Governor
S102 · Florida Statutes
Senate floor
· 2026-01-22
· Approved By Governor
S100 · Florida Statutes
Senate floor
· 2026-01-22
· Approved By Governor
S318 · Educational Scholarship Programs
Senate floor
· 2026-01-14
· Died in Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 182 (Ch. 2026-33 )
S250 · Rural Communities
Senate floor
· 2026-01-14
· Died in Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 273 (Ch. 2026-167 )
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