Kathleen Passidomo
@Kathleen4SWFL
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Welcome to Senator Kathleen Passidomo's Twitter! Kathleen was elected to the FL Senate in November 2016 after serving in the FL House since 2010.
Joined August 2011
Thank you to President @realDonaldTrump for your leadership in protecting Florida’s precious coastlines! The Atlantic and Gulf Coasts around the Peninsula are our most treasured resource. (1/2).
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The outpouring of love, support, and kind words about John is so comforting. Thank you. The girls and I are taking time to grieve as a family. Sharing our last photo from a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventure. He was more handsome then the day we met nearly 50 years ago.❤️
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We have worked hard to improve our state parks with the goal of protecting and preserving natural habitats, and enhancing access to passive recreational activities like hiking, biking, or canoeing. (1/2).
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Our vision did not contemplate the addition of golf courses and hotels, which in my view are not in-line with the peaceful and quiet enjoyment of nature. I am open to other ideas, but from what I know at this time, the proposal should not move forward in its current form. (2/2).
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Great to be here in Iowa with my friend Speaker @Paul_Renner, working the phones for America's Governor @GovRonDeSantis! #NeverBackDown 🇺🇸
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Happy New Year and Happy Birthday to my Dad who is 100 years young today!
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Congratulations to @AlexisMCalatayu. You’ve made history as one of the youngest females elected to the Florida Senate!
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Signing HB 1, a visionary bill making school choice a reality for every child in every family across our great state! @Paul_Renner @csime90
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It is a real honor to be designated Florida’s next Senate President by the Republican Caucus. I am humbled by my colleagues’ faith in me and inspired to take on the challenge. I will fight for the Florida Dream. I will not let us down.
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Thank you to everyone who is reaching out regarding my Dad's passing. My family and I are overwhelmed by your love and kindness. It's very sad, but he lived a wonderful life and is now with our Mom who has waited patiently on him for the last 3 years.🙏❤️
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Ready for my walking shift! 42 hours for the 42 million survivors of childhood sexual abuse in the U.S. @LaurensKids @LeaderBookFL
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There is no greater vision for the future of our country than the “Florida Blueprint” Governor DeSantis spearheaded over the last several years. Under his leadership, the Free State of Florida became a beacon of liberty and opportunity like never before. (1/2)
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I guess my attempt to attend the @FloridaState vs. @UF softball game incognito failed! 🕶️. What a fantastic time and a great game! 🥎
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Tucker got his Senate badge today. Now he's official!
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Clear victory for @GovRonDeSantis at tonight’s debate. Florida voters want a leader who keeps Florida free, cuts taxes on Florida families and gives parents a voice when it comes to their kids’ education. Gov. DeSantis has delivered that and more. On to victory Nov. 8!.
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What a great debate last night, and a fabulous Freedom Summit over the weekend! @GovRonDeSantis continues to lead the way. I'm so proud to stand #withDeSantis! 🇺🇸
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Yesterday marked 2 months since John's passing. It feels so great to be out and about w/ @GovRonDeSantis! . w/o my Dad & John, my storm plan is definitely different this year. Tucker and I will be ready! 🐕. Time to refresh your plan & stock up on tax free hurricane essentials!
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Proud to be grandmother to the two cutest little cowboys in all the west! 🐎
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I’m honored to officially take on my new role as President of the Florida Senate. Together, we will advance policies that make housing more affordable for Florida families, protect our family values and strengthen Florida’s Wildlife Corridor.
Today Senator Kathleen C. Passidomo (R-Naples) was unanimously elected President of the Florida Senate for the 2022-2024 Legislative Term. Congratulations .@Kathleen4SWFL!.
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America’s Governor @GovRonDeSantis is an exceptional leader and he has a bright future leading our state, and one day our nation. I was proud to support his campaign and share with voters his incredible record of success here in the free state of Florida.
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It's nice to be back with the team in Tallahassee this week. ❤️. Thanks to Scenia at RagBag Works for hosting a great Ladies' Night Paint-a-Pot class. We had a fantastic time. I can't wait to see our creations after the kiln. 🎨
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After 45 years of marriage, John and I have a teenager in house again. Thankfully, we don't have to worry about his social media usage! Happy 13th Birthday to our sweet Tucker! 🐶🎂
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It was bittersweet to gavel out the final Sine Die as President. It's an honor & privilege to serve. I'm proud of our Senate accomplishments & partnership with Speaker @Paul_Renner & the House. TY for entrusting me to lead. I'll always cherish the memories & milestones achieved.
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Welcome Baby Anthony - Our newest addition to the President's Office!
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So much of modern Florida is a credit to the legacy of Governor Graham. His commitment to stewardship of our environment and natural resources and respect for the dignity of work always stood out to me. He was loved by so many. My prayers are with his family on this sad day.🙏❤️.
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Today marks the start of the 2022 legislative session! I am honored to continue my role as Rules Chair for the second consecutive legislative session. We will prioritize policies that not only benefit our state but foster economic opportunity.
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Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes. We had to cancel the birthday party and pony rides this year, but here’s a photo from a “recent” party. I haven’t aged a bit!
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Tonight, we celebrate the election of 28 new and returning conservative Republicans to the Florida Senate! Tonight is a monumental win in the fight to keep Florida free!
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Happy Birthday Speaker @Paul_Renner! 🎂. I have always loved this photo of us, by Colin Hackley for the Florida Bankers Magazine before our first session. 📸 . You had my back then and every step of the way over the last 2 years. Here's to many more trips around the sun! 🍾❤️
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The highlight of session - Tonight, I had the honor of presenting my friend JJ Holmes with the Idelio Valdes Leadership and Advocacy Award, Florida's top honor recognizing an individual with a developmental disability. JJ is a hero to me and to so many others across our state. ❤️
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I was honored to attend the unveiling of Speaker @Paul_Renner's official portrait. He is a man of vision, courage, honor and integrity. Our friendship has been such a blessing. When our portraits are retired in 100 years, I hope the Historic Capitol puts us next to each other!
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It was a joy to visit with my friends Senator @SenRickScott and Ann Scott, as well as former Speaker @newtgingrich and @CallyGingrich this morning at the Collier County Library. Promoting childhood literacy and reading has always been an important priority for Ann.
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Serving as the Senate President has been the honor of a lifetime. Thank you @GovRonDeSantis @Paul_Renner @myflhouse and especially @Flsenate for all your hard work and your support these past two years.
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More Senate babies! Today Harper Urban stopped by with her Mom, Ashley, who is the General Counsel for our Committee on Appropriations. She was excited to hear about my Live Healthy initiative and took a nice nap during our budget briefing.
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Happy Valentine’s Day! I am so thankful for the love, encouragement and support of my husband. Married for over 42 years, he is still my best friend.
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Happy Father’s Day to my husband and father. I miss you both dearly every day. We are comforted by the memories, love and wisdom that live on in your children and grandchildren.
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Congratulations to our @FLSenate Sergeant at Arms, Damien Kelly and to @myflhouse Sergeant Hosford on their awards from the Florida Police Chiefs Association. They are working hard to keep Legislators, Staff and Visitors safe in the House and Senate.
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Today marks the first day of the 2023 Legislative Session! We are already hard at work to protect and restore Florida’s natural landscapes and water resources, expand workforce housing and ensure parents have greater voice in their child’s education.
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Happy National Florida Day! What’s your favorite thing about the Sunshine State?
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The Florida Legislature tonight passed the strongest, most comprehensive and thoughtful legislation in the nation to combat illegal immigration. Thank you @JoeGruters for your leadership and the Senate staff for all your hard work!
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It is a joy to turn over the rostrum to @LeaderBookFL on the day of her farewell remarks. Eight years has gone by so fast! ❤️
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I know tomorrow is Gator Day, but my growing collection was missing a @FloridaState helmet. Thanks to Coach Norvell for helping me out! 🏈🏈🏈. Although, I must say it's starting to look more like a men's locker room and less like a ladies' parlor in here. 👠💄💅🍸
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Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes to file the budget? At 8:48 a.m. Chair Broxson and I got the chance to press the button to officially file the conference report, starting the 72 hr clock to a final budget vote and Sine Die. @debbie_mayfield and Chair Perry supervised.
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Yesterday @meganramba marked 5 years of service to the Senate! . As my Director of Scheduling, she always knows where I am! (Although, I'm pretty sure she's tracking my iPhone. 🤔). Congrats Megan!
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I just pulled the switch to turn on the C-43 Reservoir pump! C-43 has been many years in the making, and today is a significant, historic milestone for this massive project. Well done @GovRonDeSantis @SenRickScott @WiltonSimpson @joenegronfl @SFWMD and so many others!
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It is such a joy to be Grandma to these kiddos! They are the greatest blessing. #NationalGrandparentsDay
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TY @GovRonDeSantis for your wonderful comments today! #LiveLocal is improving options for homeownership and affordable rentals across Florida. Hometown Heroes continues to be extremely popular. On July 1 we had over 1,000 loans reserved in 56 counties! Average DPA of $17,000! 🏡
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All the prayers and hope and well wishes to Florida’s First Lady @FLCaseyDeSantis as she battles breast cancer. Mrs. DeSantis has never faced a challenge she could not tackle, and I’m confident she’ll defeat cancer, too!.
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My grandchildren are the greatest blessing from the Lord! I am thankful every day for the kids who call me Grandma! Happy #GrandparentsDay to all!
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After an arduous climb, I made it to the top of the Historic Capitol Cupola! #PostSessionGoals ✅
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Heading home to Naples this morning after a great first week of Session!
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Thank you to everyone who has reached out this week. Cell service in our region remains spotty. Know that my family and I are safe! Like many in our community, we have just begun the long process of cleanup. (1/2).
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I'm so proud of Birdie for passing her firearms qualification #SchoolSafetyCanine. But, with all that posting about her yesterday, I don't want my sweet Tucker to feel left out. Isn't he handsome! 🐕❤️
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It’s official: The Florida Senate’s favorite color is red! With your support, we have maintained a supermajority in the Florida Senate. Congrats to all my colleagues celebrating a win this election!
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Meatballs are a special meal in the Passidomo household. It’s always a treat to cook a large meal together and gather around the table with family and loved ones!
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Met with Immokalee High Football @CoachRAnthony. What an impressive young man with great ideas to continue to improve Immokalee’s student-athlete program with help from the greater Collier community.
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Happy National Florida Day! On this day in 1845, Florida became the 27th state in the Union.
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Mom, I miss you. There is no one quite as sweet as mom. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mother figures in our lives, who support us every day.
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Looking to request a wellness check on a family member or loved one in Collier or Lee County? Please contact the local sheriff's office on their non-emergency phone line. #HurricaneIan
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The Senate has adjourned Sine Die! I am so proud of our work this session and really look forward to heading home to see John and Tucker!
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.@FLSenate you guys always wait until I leave to have all the fun! ❤️📸. Senator @AlexisMCalatayu's jacket and @SenatorAMR's glasses look great on you Senator @JimBoydFL! . Maybe it is too cold in the Chamber? 🥶
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Thank you to all my friends and neighbors who have reached out in the aftermath of #Milton. I am wielding a mean shop vac to clear the water from my home, but I know I am lucky. So many others suffered greater damages. Together, we will recover and come back stronger!.
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The weather outside is frightful, but the Chamber is so delightful! . Be safe out there. I look forward to seeing everyone later this morning! 🌻🌹💐
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I was honored to preside over the Senate for the election of our next Senate President @Sen_Albritton, and grateful for the opportunity to serve our great state and my neighbors in SWFL for another two years. #OrgSession
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Here in the free State of Florida, we trust parents to make the best decisions for their children. This historic legislation empowers parents, ensuring they direct the significant funding Florida taxpayers are dedicating to education to the best program for their child.
Choice is about empowering parents and creating competition that raises the level of excellence in all of our schools. #YourKidsYourChoice
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Welcome to the Florida Senate, @IleanaGarciaUSA. What a victory for Florida!.
Congratulations Senator-Elect @ileanagarciausa on flipping the seat and securing a huge victory! She will put Floridians first and defend every child’s right to a good education.
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Do NOT leave behind your pets if ordered to evacuate. Have an emergency kit ready with food, medicine and more. For pet safety tips, visit >>
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My grandchildren are daily reminders of unconditional love. I am so blessed and so proud to be their Grandma. #NationalGrandparentsDay
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Happy First Day of Session! I am honored to lead the Florida Senate in my second year as Senate President. In partnership with Speaker @Paul_Renner, the Florida Legislature is working to tackle the challenges we face, while propping up Florida families and defending our freedoms.
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Celebrate your favorite animal companion on #NationalPetDay! Here’s a photo of mine! Share with us, yours.
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Happy Birthday, Florida! On this date in 1845, the great state of Florida was officially admitted into the Union.
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I agree my friend - Happy to be the Martha Stewart to your Snoop Dogg! I'm going to miss you. ❤️
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So good to see my dear friend JJ Holmes while he is in Tallahassee for the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day.JJ is an incredible advocate - I’m so proud to know him!
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Happy Birthday to House Speaker @Paul_Renner. I am fortunate to have a colleague across the Rotunda that I admire and respect. We are grateful to have such a thoughtful man with unquestioned integrity lead Florida's House of Representatives.
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This morning, I joined @GovRonDeSantis Sanibel Mayor Holly Smith & other community leaders as we crossed the newly reopened causeway to Sanibel Island. I then joined Mayor Smith on a tour of the island. (1/2)
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This afternoon @meganramba and I had the chance to visit with Debbie and Phyllis, two future K9 Officers at Liberty CI. They are so cute!
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Welcome to the Florida Senate, Corey Simon! Proud of your hard work and much-deserved victory tonight! @csime90
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Today @GovRonDeSantis announced the Hometown Heroes Program has provided $100 million in down payment assistance to help hometown workers. With our Live Local Act, $100 million in additional funding for this great program is available starting July 1.
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I called her on her birthday and she was eating cake at 10:00 in the morning. She said to me, “Passidomo, when we get back to Tallahassee, you have to make your meatballs for me.” That I will. Rest In Peace, Senator Dorothy Hukill.
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.@GovRonDeSantis' commitment to SWFL is phenomenal! Today he announced a $13.1m bridge loan to the City of Sanibel through the Local Govt Emergency Bridge Loan Program. We authored the program to help communities in SWFL continue operations. Loans are provided interest-free.
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I had to wear the crown my staff gave me for a quick picture with Miss Florida, the @FLSenate's own Caroline Dixon, a teacher, lawyer and legislative aide to @EdEhooper1. She does a great job representing Florida and the Senate! 👑📸❤️
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Thanks to @floridaaquarium for bringing Pebbles the Penguin by for a visit. If you are visiting the Capitol today, be sure to stop by the Courtyard and say hello to Pebbles!
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Horrible news this morning. Each and every day, our law enforcement officers sacrifice so much. Trooper Fink was so young, with his whole life ahead of him. Praying for his family, @FLHSMV, and all impacted by this tragic loss. 🙏❤️
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I was absolutely blown away by this amazing gift! She looks just like Tucker!🐶. I look forward to visiting Birdie at work keeping our students safe when we both get back home to SWFL. TY @FLSheriffs and @SheriffLeeFL. It was amazing to meet Birdie and Sgt. Walkowiak today! ❤️
President @Kathleen4SWFL becomes a Safe School Canine Partner at Senate portrait unveiling - Senators donate K9 “Birdie” to @SheriffLeeFL in honor of President Passidomo. @FLSheriffs .
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On my way home from Tallahassee, I stopped in Gainesville and spoke to a room full of advocates on preventing elder abuse. We need to do more to protect our most vulnerable population.
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I am so honored. I can't thank you enough. I am so proud of my parents and their legacy of philanthropy. I am honored to have the opportunity to lead a body of 40 Senators who each give back to their communities in so many ways. I love you all. ❤️.
We were honored to name the #LiveHealthy Health Screening Grant Program in honor of the parents of President @Kathleen4SWFL, Dr. and Mrs. Alfonse Cinotti. Dr. Cinotti served as a volunteer ophthalmologist well into his 90s. He passed away last fall at age 100.
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It is such a joy to be with my family tonight for the Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. John and his twin sister - Janet, my sister - Carol, and my Daughter Gaby are here with me. Their support means the world to me!
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