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State Senator
About this position
State Senators are members of the state's upper chamber, as part of the state's bicameral legislature. State senators are responsible for voting on: bills related to public policy matters, levels for state spending, raises or decreases in taxes, and whether to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
Position Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Salary
$29,697/year + $152 per diem based on the number of days in session
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years, Every 4 years, Every 2 years, Every 2 years, Every 4 years, Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Registered elector and resident of the district upon taking office, must be at least twenty-one years of age, and must be a resident of Florida for at least two years prior to election.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is for partisan candidates: 6% of the annual salary for the position; Independent candidates 4% of the annual salary for the position) or; signature requirement of 1% of registered voters in the district
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Florida Department of State's office.
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