Paula A. Stark
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 47th district
Assumed office
2022
Personal details
BornDothan, Alabama, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Committees
  • Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight
  • Judiciary Committee
  • Criminal Justice Subcommittee
  • Choice & Innovation Subcommittee
  • Justice Appropriations Subcommittee
  • Transportation & Modals Subcommittee

Paula A. Stark is an author, American politician and member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 47th district. She was first elected to office on November 8, 2022.[1]

Representative Paula Stark filed for re-election for Florida House District 47 in June 2023 for election year 2024.[2]

Early life and education

Paula Stark was born in Dothan, Alabama. The former Miss OHS graduated from Osceola High School in Kissimmee Florida and attended Florida Technological University.

Career

In 2022 Stark filed to run for Florida state house representative for district 47 and won election[3] in November of that year.[4]

Since 2012, Stark has been the executive director of St. Cloud Main Street.[5][6]

Paula Stark was publisher of the Osceola News Gazette and retired after 29 years in 2012.

HB 499 - Florida Main Street Program and Historic Preservation Tax Credits

HB 751 - Mobile and Manufactured Homes

HB 753 - Sentencing for Trafficking Violations

HB 847 - Floating Vessel Platforms and Floating Boat Lifts

HB 1039 - Missing Persons

HB 1051 - Use and Access of Public Restrooms[7]

Co Sponsored Florida House Bills 2023

HB 49 - Abandoned and Historic Cemeteries

HB 233 - Deceased Individuals

HB 239 - Special Risk Class Retirement Date

HB 251 - Entertainment Industry Tax Credit Program

HB 269 - Public Nuisances

HB 287 - Required Instruction in the History of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

HB 333 - Transfer of K-12 Grades and Credits

HB 483 - Blood Clot and Pulmonary Embolism Policy Workgroup

HB 533 - Fair Repair of Agricultural Equipment

HB 553 - State Recognition of Indian Tribes and Bands

HB 563 - Applications on Government Devices

HB 569 - Pretrial Detention

HB 605 - Expunction of Criminal History Records

HB 825 - Assault or Battery on Hospital Personnel

HB 851 - Disclosure of Grand Jury Testimony

HB 919 - Homeowners' Associations

HB 965 - Driver License, Identification Card, and Motor Vehicle Registration Applications

HB 1279 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

HB 1435 - Damages Recoverable in Wrongful Death Actions[8]

References

  1. "Paula Stark". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  2. "Stark Readies Re-Election Bid". News Service of Florida. 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
  3. Ogles, Jacob (2022-11-09). "Paula Stark secures GOP win in deep blue HD 47". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  4. "Paula A. Stark - 2022 - 2024 ( Speaker Renner )". www.myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  5. keith (2020-01-02). "2020 - Dawn of a Decade: Paula Stark works to bridge past and present at St. Cloud's Main Street". Positively Osceola. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  6. Powers, Scott (2022-06-02). "Republican Paula Stark files to run in HD 47". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  7. "Representative Paula A. Stark 2023- Sponsored Bills". www.myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  8. "Representative Paula A. Stark 2023- Sponsored Bills". www.myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
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