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District Office:
6767 North Wickham Road
Suite 211
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 752-3138
Senate VOIP: 42400
Legislative Assistants:
Kari Janzen and Rick Kendust
Tallahassee Office:
314 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5053
Senate VOIP: 5053
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Senator Thad Altman
Party: Republican
Media
Press Releases
- Altman’s Bill Helping Vets Receive College Credit Passes Legislature
February 29, 2012 - 9/11 Never Forgotten in Florida Public Schools
December 15, 2011 - Senator Altman supports Governor Scott’s statements on Everglades Restoration and Natural Resources Protection
December 5, 2011 - Florida Senate Approves Senator Altman’s Bill to Assist Working Military Spouses
May 3, 2011
Videos
SB 238: Child Safety Devices in Motor Vehicles
March 7, 2011
Photos
A very good listener!
January 27, 2011
Avid sportsman!
January 27, 2011
Cure Paralysis Fundraiser w/Gloria Estefan
January 27, 2011
Press conference
January 27, 2011
A very good listener!
Avid sportsman!
Cure Paralysis Fundraiser w/Gloria Estefan
Press conference
Committee Assignments
Primary Introducer
S 0030 Relief of the Estate of Dr. Sherrill Lynn Aversa/Department of Transportation
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Special Master on Claim Bills
S 0128 Minors
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Criminal Justice
S 0130 Minors
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Criminal Justice
S 0170 Transfer of Tax Liability
Last Action: 03/06/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 103 (Ch. 2012-55) -SJ 876
S 0196 Child Safety Devices in Motor Vehicles
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Budget
S 0460 Intellectual Disabilities
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations
S 0532 College Credit for Military Training and Education Courses
Last Action: 02/28/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 347 (Ch. 2012-169) -SJ 694
S 0736 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training in Public Schools
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Education Pre-K - 12
S 0738 Solid Waste Management Facilities
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/CS/HB 503 (Ch. 2012-205)
S 0772 Sentencing in Capital Felonies
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Criminal Justice
S 0864 Driving Under the Influence
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Criminal Justice
S 0926 Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Memorial Highway
Last Action: 02/07/2012 S Original bill laid on Table, refer to combined CS/SB 1776 (Died on Calendar in Senate)
S 0928 Property Assessments
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax
S 0930 Motor Vehicles
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Transportation
S 0932 Catholic Schools Week
Last Action: 02/01/2012 S Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9025 (Adopted) -SJ 311
S 0972 Sebastian Inlet Tax District, Brevard and Indian River Counties
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 601 (Ch. 2012-238)
S 0986 Slot Machines and Slot Machine Components
Last Action: 02/07/2012 S Unfavorable by Regulated Industries, laid on Table; YEAS 3 NAYS 7 -SJ 349
S 1074 Energy Conservation
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Community Affairs, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7117 (Ch. 2012-117)
S 1106 Electric Energy Production
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities
S 1108 Taxation
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Budget, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7087 (Ch. 2012-32)
S 1110 Tax Refund Programs
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died on Calendar
S 1112 Certification of Minority Business Enterprises
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died on Calendar
S 1114 Governor’s Private Secretary
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
S 1116 Human Papillomavirus
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Budget
S 1118 Rental Car Companies
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Commerce and Tourism
S 1188 Tax on Severance and Production of Oil
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7087 (Ch. 2012-32)
S 1308 Commercial Mobile Radio Services
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities
S 1378 Payment for Services Provided by Licensed Psychologists
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Banking and Insurance
S 1394 Automated External Defibrillators
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Health Regulation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 801 (Ch. 2012-177)
S 1404 Title Insurance
Last Action: 03/07/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 643 (Ch. 2012-206), CS/CS/HB 645 (Ch. 2012-207), CS/CS/CS/HB 725 (Ch. 2012-209) -SJ 939
S 1406 Public Records/Title Insurance Data/Office of Insurance Regulation
Last Action: 03/07/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 645 (Ch. 2012-207), CS/CS/HB 643 (Ch. 2012-206) -SJ 939
S 1414 Cigarette Products of Nonsettling Manufacturers
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Regulated Industries
S 1422 Public School Instruction
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Budget
S 1544 Swimming Pools and Spas
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Community Affairs
S 1554 State Lands
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Environmental Preservation and Conservation
S 1638 Verification of Employment Eligibility
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Judiciary
S 1674 Rescinding and Withdrawing House Joint Resolution 1471 (2011)
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Judiciary
S 1676 Death Certificates
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Health Regulation
S 1696 Religious Freedom
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Judiciary
S 1732 Regulation of Knives and Weapons
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Criminal Justice
S 1748 Tax on Sales, Use, and Other Transactions
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Commerce and Tourism
S 1776 Transportation Facility Designations
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7039 (Ch. 2012-228), CS/CS/SB 922 (Ch. 2012-159)
S 1800 Sex Offenses
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Budget
S 1838 Motor Vehicle Traffic Infractions
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Transportation
S 1858 Water Storage and Water Quality Improvements
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1389 (Ch. 2012-187) -SJ 1668
S 2030 United States Army Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller
Last Action: 01/24/2012 S Adopted -SJ 260
Co-Introducer
S 0086 Offenses by Caregivers of Minor Children
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Criminal Justice, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 37 (Ch. 2012-53)
S 0290 Abortions
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Criminal Justice
S 0342 Use of Cigarette Tax Proceeds
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7087 (Ch. 2012-32)
S 0416 Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died on Calendar
S 0494 Student Health and Safety
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died on Calendar
S 0596 Compensation of Employees
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
S 0632 Funerals, Burials, and Memorial Services
Last Action: 03/02/2012 S Laid on Table -SJ 770
S 0634 Spaceport Facilities
Last Action: 02/17/2012 Chapter No. 2012-1
S 0792 Financial Institutions
Last Action: 05/06/2012 Chapter No. 2012-201
S 0858 Knowingly and Willfully Giving False Information to a Law Enforcement Officer
Last Action: 03/08/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 37 (Ch. 2012-53) -SJ 998
S 0922 Military Support
Last Action: 04/29/2012 Chapter No. 2012-159, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 45 (Ch. 2012-162), CS/CS/CS/HB 599 (Ch. 2012-174), CS/CS/HB 1223 (Ch. 2012-181), CS/HB 7039 (Ch. 2012-228), HB 7075 (Ch. 2012-98), CS/HB 7081 (Ch. 2012-99), CS/HB 7097 (Ch. 2012-193), SB 276 (Ch. 2012-199)
S 0962 Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 859 (Ch. 2012-22) -SJ 1171
S 0964 Protection of Minors
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 437 (Ch. 2012-19), SB 436 (Ch. 2012-39) -SJ 1247
S 1040 Practice of Dentistry
Last Action: 03/25/2012 Chapter No. 2012-14
S 1210 Dave Bitner Day/Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month
Last Action: 02/29/2012 S Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9005 (Adopted) -SJ 721
S 1270 Dan Marino Foundation Florida Vocational College
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Budget Subcommittee on Higher Education Appropriations
S 1396 Nation of Israel
Last Action: 02/01/2012 S Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 1447 (Adopted) -SJ 312
S 1440 Unemployment Compensation
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Budget Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7027 (Ch. 2012-30), CS/HB 7041 (Ch. 2012-96)
S 1718 Parent Empowerment in Education
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S CS failed to pass; YEAS 20 NAYS 20 -SJ 1189
S 1880 Human Trafficking
Last Action: 03/08/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7049 (Ch. 2012-97) -SJ 960
S 2032 United States Army Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith
Last Action: 01/24/2012 S Adopted -SJ 260
Personal & Career
Legislative Service
- Elected to the Senate in 2008, reelected subsequently
- House of Representatives, March 25, 2003-2008
Other Public Service
- Brevard County Legislative Delegation, Chairman, 2007
- Brevard County Commission, Chair, 1985, 1986, 1992
- East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Chair, 1992
- Brevard Tourist Development Council, Chair, 1986
- Brevard Metropolitan Planning Council, Chair, 1986
- Governors' Health Care Advisory Committee
- Governors' Task Force on Substance Abuse
- The Florida Space Authority
- Space Florida
Honors and Awards
- Rollins College, Distinguished Graduate of the Year Award
- Brevard Community College, Distinguished Alumnus Award
- Florida Association of Counties, County Champion Award
- Florida Jaycees, Outstanding Young Floridian of the Year, 1987
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Local Government Elected Official of the Year Award
- City of Palm Bay, Freshman Legislator of the Year Award
Affiliations
- American Lung Association, Brevard and Volusia Counties, President, 2003
- Rollins College, Community Advisory Board, 2003
- St. Mary's Catholic School, Finance Committee, 2003
- American Red Cross, Brevard County, President, 1989
Biographical Information
| Occupation: | Contractor; Consultant |
| Spouse: | Mary Pat Altman of Rockledge, FL |
| Children: | Hunter, McKenzie, Sullivan |
| Education: |
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| Born: | September 8, 1955 in Macon, Georgia. Moved to Florida in |
| Religious Affiliation: | Christian |
| Recreation: | Biking, family activities, hiking, hunting |
District 24
Consists of parts of Brevard, Orange, and Seminole counties
District Links
- District 24 Maps
- View District 24 Statistics [PDF]
- Census Data Profiles [PDF]
