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
H797 · Nonprofit Corporations
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H883 · Protected Cell Captive Insurance Companies
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S598 · Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H1201 · Student Health and Safety
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S1706 · My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Messages
H1019 · Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S1072 · Antisemitism Task Force
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Messages
S1062 · Speech and Debate Education
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in returning Messages
S1062 · Speech and Debate Education
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in returning Messages
S484 · Data Centers
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
H1337 · Estates
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S1180 · Community Development Districts
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S856 · Disclosure of Estimated Ad Valorem Taxes
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Died in Messages
S848 · Stormwater Treatment
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S212 · Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
H441 · Conservation Lands
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
H461 · Volunteering at Polling Locations
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Vetoed By Governor
H397 · Violations of Pretrial Release Conditions for Violent Crimes
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S774 · 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Employment-related Mental or Nervous Injuries
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Died in Messages
S1022 · Children’s Initiatives
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S984 · Firefighter Cancer Benefits
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S686 · Agricultural Enclaves
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
H91 · Candidate Qualification
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S7018 · Child Welfare
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Died in Messages
S436 · Felony Battery
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor