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
H145 · Claims Against the Government
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Vetoed By Governor
S1452 · Department of Financial Services
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Approved By Governor
H1159 · Sexual Offenses
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Approved By Governor
H1073 · Public Education
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Approved By Governor
H1417 · Department of Environmental Protection
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Approved By Governor
H325 · Education and Workforce Development for Inmates
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Vetoed By Governor
H1069 · Background Screenings
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Approved By Governor
H1407 · Commencement of Civil Actions
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Approved By Governor
H565 · Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Approved By Governor
H177 · Offices of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Approved By Governor
H277 · Domestic Violence and Protective Injunctions
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Approved By Governor
S1756 · Medical Freedom
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Died in Messages
S1758 · Public Assistance
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Died in Messages
S1296 · Public Employees Relations Commission
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H1389 · Affordable Housing
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
S1580 · Illegal Gaming
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Died in returning Messages
H1153 · Juvenile Justice
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
S86 · Commercial Motor Vehicles Operated by Unauthorized Aliens
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Died in Messages
H253 · Veterans Dental Care Grant Program
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
S182 · Education
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H273 · Special District Funding
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H491 · Faith-based Content in Batterers' Intervention Programs
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H271 · Foreign and Alien Bail Bond Insurers
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H477 · Drug Paraphernalia
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H753 · School Counselors
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor