Biography of Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins
June 2, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $30,000 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $16,500 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $15,161 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | Feb 2026 |
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $15,000 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | Feb 2026 |
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $10,000 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | May 2026 |
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $10,000 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $10,000 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | Mar 2026 |
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $10,000 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | Apr 2026 |
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $10,000 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | May 2026 |
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $10,000 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | Apr 2026 |
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $10,000 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | May 2026 |
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $10,000 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | Apr 2026 |
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $10,000 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | Feb 2026 |
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $10,000 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | Feb 2026 |
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $10,000 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | Apr 2026 |
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $10,000 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | Apr 2026 |
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $9,805 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | May 2026 |
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $8,500 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | Feb 2026 |
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $8,500 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | Apr 2026 |
| Jay Collins | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA | $8,300 | POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE | Feb 2026 |
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The Frame
The document outlines the professional background and legislative priorities of the current Lieutenant Governor, who oversees state-level initiatives and previously secured $120 million in funding for the Tampa Bay region.
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Tampa Bay region residents
Residents are affected by the $120 million in state funding secured by Collins for regional infrastructure and institutions.
Florida agricultural industry
The industry is affected by legislative changes including the ban on cultivated meats and new farmland protections.
Last recorded activity June 2, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Jay Collins assumed the office of Lieutenant Governor of Florida on August 12, 2025.
- Collins served over 23 years in the U.S. Army as a Green Beret.
- Collins previously served as a Florida State Senator for District 14.
- During his Senate tenure, Collins served as Chairman of the Agricultural and Transportation Committees.
- Collins authored and passed over 55 pieces of legislation during his time in the State Senate.
- Collins secured over $120 million in funding for the Tampa Bay region, veterans, first responders, and educational institutions.
- Legislative actions included banning cultivated meats and implementing protections for farmlands.
- Collins is the 21st Lieutenant Governor of Florida.
Why It Matters
The document outlines the professional background and legislative priorities of the current Lieutenant Governor, who oversees state-level initiatives and previously secured $120 million in funding for the Tampa Bay region.
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Agricultural Regulation
The official's legislative record highlights a specific focus on banning cultivated meats, indicating a state-level policy stance against lab-grown meat products.
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