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Jay-Collins
Jay Collins
Senate
Republican
14
District
Counties Served
Hillsborough
Aides
Lentera Buskirk, Trotter Duce, and Amanda Suarez
District Contact Info
Current Committee Assignments
Transportation, Chair
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, Vice Chair
Appropriations
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Education Pre-K - 12
Ethics and Elections
Joint Legislative Auditing Committee, Alternating Chair
(813) 281-2538
Veterans Plaza
4902 Eisenhower Boulevard
Suite 217
Tampa, FL 33634
Capitol Contact Info
(850) 487-5014
313 Senate Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Personal & Career
Legislative Service
Elected to the Senate in 2022
Other Public Service
Volunteer coach, 2015-2018
Community Watch, President
WDAEM Advisory Council
USASOC Leadership Advisory Council
Norwich Organizational Leadership Advisory Council
Honors and Awards
Senator of the Year, Florida Young Republicans, 2024
Senator of the Year, Sarasota Young Republicans, 2024
Taka a Soldier Fishing Press on Award, 2023
Defender of Freedom, National Rifle Association, 2023
Chronic Complex Champion, BayCare Health System, 2023
Senator of the Year, ABATE of Florida, 2023
Senator of the Year, Tampa Bay Young Republicans, 2023
Florida Rural Water Association Support Recognition, 2023
Florida Farm Bureau Federation Legislative Award, 2023
Legislator of the Year, Florida Fruit & Vegetables Association, 2023
Freedom Champion, Americans for Prosperity, 2023
Keiser University Commencement Speaker, 2023
Friend of the Sheriff, Florida Sheriffs Association, 2023
Legislator of the Year, Florida Farm Bureau, 2023
Phoenix House Florida Community Service Award, 2023
Champion of Advocacy, 21 & Change, 2023
Community Hero Veteran Award, Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Festival, 2021
Major General John Singlaub Award, 2017
Special Forces Qualification Course Leadership Award, 2005
Affiliations
NRA
American Legion
Military Order of the Purple Heart
VFW
Special Forces Association
Biographical Information
Occupation:Chief Programs Officer of a national 501(c)(3) with a focus on food needs in and out of disaster zones
Spouse:Layla Sangid Collins of Princeton, WV
Children:Gabe, Colt
Education:
Special Forces Qualification Course, 2005Leadership Award as chosen by peers and cadre
American Military University, B.S., Health Sciences, 2010summa cum laude
Norwich University, 2012 with Honors
Born:in Scobey, Montana. Moved to Florida in 2019.
Military Service:Retired 23-year Army Green Beret
Religious Affiliation:Christian
Recreation:Family time, running, cycling, reading