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
S1574 · Newborn Screenings
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
S1574 · Newborn Screenings
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
H1103 · Local Administration of Vessel Restrictions
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1668 · Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1614 · Enforcement of the Florida Building Code
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1604 · Trust Funds/Vacancy Relief and Risk Mitigation Trust Fund
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1602 (Ch. 2026-125 )
S1602 · Housing for Veterans
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1434 · Infill Redevelopment
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1332 · Career Offender Registration
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1318 · Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
H1219 · Waterbody Designations
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H803 · Building Permits and Inspections
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H915 · Medical Assistance Eligibility for Working Individuals with Disabilities
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1002 · Child Welfare
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
H6011 · Reporting the Receipt of Gifts or Honoraria
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in returning Messages
H867 · Dry Needling by Occupational Therapists
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H1347 · Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S830 · Public Records/County Administrators and City Managers
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
H625 · Justice Administrative Commission
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S688 · Naturopathic Medicine
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Vetoed By Governor
H453 · Requirements for a Standard High School Diploma
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S530 · State Lotteries
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
H131 · Curators of Estates
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S218 · Land Use Regulations
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
H851 · Professional Learning for Instructional and School Administrative Personnel
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor