David Simmons Named Florida Senate Rules Chair

Florida Senate President-designate Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, today appointed Sen. David Simmons, R-Altamonte Springs, as chair of the Senate Committee on Rules.

David is a loyal adviser, a trusted confidante and good friend, Gardiner said in a written statement. With over three decades of experience practicing law and 10 years of service in the state Legislature, he is well-qualified to assume this critical leadership position. Throughout his years of public service, David has exhibited sound judgment and a fair-minded, reasonable and thoughtful approach to decision making that, I am confident, will be a great benefit to the Senate over the next two years.

Simmons represents state Senate District 10, which includes all of Seminole County and portions of Volusia County. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000-2008 and was elected to the Senate in 2010 and re-elected subsequently. Simmons earned his law degree at Vanderbilt University and has practiced law in Florida for more than 30 years. He has two daughters, Krysia and Alicya.