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Keeping Score: Only One Greg Evers Bill Passes
May 16, 2009
State Rep. Greg Evers, whose district includes North Escambia, had just one personally sponsored bill that passed the Florida Legislature during the 2009 session.
Evers has announced that he is running for the State Senate seat currently held by Durrell Peaden, Jr. who is unable to seek re-election due to term limits. State Rep. Dave Murzin has announced his intent to seek the seat as well. For a look at Murzin’s House record, click here.
The only bill sponsored by Evers that passed the House was the bill to create an Escambia County government consolidation committee. Five of his other six bills died in committee, and one was withdrawn.
Here is the breakdown of Evers’ bills in the legislature this past session:
- HB 501: Early Learning — Transfer duties of early learning coalitions to the Agency for Workforce Innovation; Bill died in PreK-12 Policy Committee
- HB 923: Regulation of Hoisting Equipment Used in Construction, Demolition, or Excavation Work — Died in Military and Local Affairs Policy Committee
- HB 1345: Motor Vehicle Weights –Increase vehicle maximum gross weights up to 88,000 pounds; Withdrawn by Evers
- HB 1347: Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Parks; Imposed more restrictions on such; Died in Health Care Regulation Policy Committee
- HB 1429: North Okaloosa Fire District, Okaloosa County — Increase fees in district; Died in Military and Local Affairs Policy Committee
- HB 1499: Legislature — Require legislative committees to take an oath of truthfulness; Died in Governmental Affairs Policy Committee
Evers serves as chairman of the Roads, Bridges & Ports Policy Committee that had one bill tabled:
- CS/CS/HB 7029: Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles — Provides for implementation of litigation settlement; Tabled April 28.
Evers was co-sponsor on two bills, only one of which passed:
- CS/HB 515: Oil and Gas Production Taxes — Tax credits for oil producers in Florida; Passed
- CS/CS/HB 1161: Traffic Offenses — Impose penalties for non-criminal traffic infractions that cause serious injury or death; Died pending review.
Ever’s district includes north and central Escambia County, most of Santa Rosa County except for the coast, and a portion of northwest Okaloosa County.
Pictured below: Evers’ district.
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8 Responses to “Keeping Score: Only One Greg Evers Bill Passes”
Okay, my apologies. I stand corrected in that Mr. Evers lives in Okaloosa county which makes it even more difficult to understand why he sponsored a bill that will adversely affect those in North Escambia County. Why? So ask yourself, if this is not helping the citizens of North Escambia, who is it helping?
So Greg secured tax dollars and spent them in the form of a grant, to haul a rusty train to century where it still sits rusting. Thanks for the wasted money. That money would have been better spent hiring cops to clean out all of the drug activity.
Thanks, ELS. My mistake.
Dave Murzin lives near the 9-mile road in Escambia county.
Jerry,
I cannot imagine ever having to tell you to mind your own business.
Thank you for your input. I will put that on my scales, and see how it all weighs out. I do not know the man either. I have known a few polititions though, and therefore have a bit of difficulty “not” believing most are in it for themselves. But, if there is one that proves trustworthy and is for what is honest and right, I will not only vote for him, I will promote him.
Better still…..why don’t you run, and I will begin now to promote you, and vote for you whent the time comes.
I’m surprised there was only one of his bills that passed. A few years, maybe three years or so ago, he came to the rescue of the Alger-Sullivan Historical Society in Century (part of north Escambia). He made a passionate talk on behalf of the ASHS and the area to the Florida Historical board in Tallahassee whose decision was final as to awarding a grant for the return of Old 100, the old steam locomotive once a common sight in Century. There was stiff competition for grant money from all over the state, particularly from south Florida, where the political strength of Florida rests.
I hardly know the man personally, but working with him during the weeks leading up to that moment, I was thoroughly impressed with his knowledge and concern for the people of our area (that includes North Escambia). I decided then as far as my vote was concerned, that he was THE man for that legislative seat.
By the way, I think he lives in western Okaloosa County, not eastern Santa Rosa. That means he’s a few miles further away. if that’s true. I think his likely opponent, Mr. Murzin, lives even further east. Our Congressional Senators live nowhere near north Escambia. Their politics make the difference, not where the man lives, and it’s possible, even though living a few miles away from north Escambia, Evers could be the better choice.
We got the grant, by the way, and Old 100 is in Century, although far from being back together. That’s another story for another time.
I don’t live there any more, but I was born and raised there, my heart is there, and I still pay close attention to what happens there. I am still very much involved with the ASHS. So please don’t tell me to mind my own business. I am not telling you how to vote – or to change your opinion. I am merely telling you of my own experience.
Ditto. This article was helpful. Thank you.
So, let me get this straight. This representative lives in Eastern Santa Rosa County but he is sponsoring legistlation that will adversly affect citizens in Northern Escambia County? And now he wants North Escambia to vote for him as a Senator? The representatives of districts 2 or 3 should have sponsored this legislation. North Escambia will not benefit from this one government issue. Let’s face it. The City of Pensacola needs North Escambia because that is the only way they can geographically grow. The intent here sounds like Obamanomics and wreaks of special interest money. I’d be interested to see the list of contributors to his campaign fund.