Representative  Mike Horner

District 79
Republican

• View Original House Redistricting Committee members listen to Special Counsel George Meros, Jr., right, as he reviews the Florida Senate's maps for redistricting, during the committee meeting, March 14, 2012.
• View Original From the left, Rep. Mike Horner, R-Kissimmee, Speaker Dean Cannon, R-Winter Park, and Rep. Stephen L. "Steve" Precourt, R-Orlando, confer on the House floor, January 24, 2012.
• View Original Representatives Mike Horner, R-Kissimmee left, and Brad Drake, R-DeFuniak Springs, right, confer on the House floor during session Jan. 24, 2012.
• View Original Speaker-pro tempore John Legg, R-Port Richey, left, co-chairs the Congressional Redistricting Subcommittee with Vice Chair Rep. Mike Horner, R-Kissimmee, right, while they view and listen to a district map proposal Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, in Tallahassee, Florida.
• View Original Rep. Mike Horner, R-Kissimmee, comments on the House floor while promoting a measure Friday, April 15, 2011.
• View Original Rep. Mike Horner, R-Kissimmii, promotes the House Medicaid Reform proposal in debate, later approved, Thursday, March 31, 2011.

Member Information

Biographical Information

City of Residence:  Kissimmee

Occupation:  Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce

Spouse:  Abby Horner of Kissimmee, Florida

Child(ren):  Lawson Horner

Education:  University of Florida, B.A., 1986-1989; University of Central Florida, M.P.A., 1991-1995

Born:  January 8, 1968, Jacksonville, FL

Military:  U.S. Army Florida National Guard, 1992-1996

Religious Affiliation:  Baptist

Committee Membership

Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee     Chair

Congressional Redistricting Subcommittee     Vice Chair

Appropriations Committee

Economic Affairs Committee

Health & Human Services Access Subcommittee

Joint Legislative Budget Commission

Redistricting Committee

Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee

Legislative Service

Elected to the House in 2008, reelected subsequently

Deputy Whip December 9, 2008-August 24, 2009

Osceola Legislative Delegation, Chairman

Affiliations

NRA, Lifetime member

Community Health Improvement Council, Board member

Community Vision, Board member

Good Samaritan Retirement Village, Board member

Osceola County Republican Executive Committee

Osceola Regional Medical Center, Board member

Highlights

Associated Industries of Florida, "Champion for Business Award" 2010

Florida Chamber of Commerce, "Distinguished Advocate Award" 2010

Veterans of Foreign Wars, "Legislative Achievement Award" 2010

Osceola County Republican Executive Committee, Republican Man of the Year 2006

Osceola Boy Scouts, "Golden Eagle" recipient 2006

Community Vision Outstanding Community Leader 2005

Osceola County Council on Aging, Outstanding Service to Seniors 2004

Osceola Veterans Council, Person of the Year 2004

Hispanic Business Council, "Compadre Award" for outstanding support of the Hispanic Community 2002