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25 Homestead Road North
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Tallahassee Office:
404 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
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Senator Garrett Richter
Party: Republican
Committee Assignments
- Gaming, Chair
- Appropriations
- Appropriations Subcommittee on Education
- Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services
- Banking and Insurance
- Commerce and Tourism
- Judiciary
- Rules
- Transportation
- Joint Legislative Budget Commission
Media
No Media for this SenatorCommittee Assignments
Introducer
S 0098 New Markets Development Program
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax
S 0160 Licensure Fee Exemptions for Military Veterans
Last Action: 05/01/2013 S Ordered enrolled -SJ 986
S 0166 Annuities
Last Action: 04/30/2013 S Ordered enrolled -SJ 881
S 0168 National Spirit of '45 Day
Last Action: 04/16/2013 S Adopted -SJ 441
S 0278 Practice of Optometry
Last Action: 04/04/2013 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 239 -SJ 301
S 0282 Consumer Finance Charges
Last Action: 05/01/2013 S Ordered enrolled -SJ 986
S 0292 Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices
Last Action: 04/16/2013 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 55 -SJ 474
S 0414 Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
Last Action: 04/16/2013 S Adopted -SJ 441
S 0640 State Funds
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services
S 0644 Licensure by the Office of Financial Regulation
Last Action: 04/29/2013 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 665 -SJ 739
S 0736 Limitations Relating to Deeds and Wills
Last Action: 04/30/2013 S Ordered enrolled -SJ 881
S 0804 Department of Elderly Affairs
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
S 0958 Underground Natural Gas Storage
Last Action: 04/29/2013 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 1083 -SJ 727
S 0984 Public Records/Natural Gas Storage Facility Permit
Last Action: 04/29/2013 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1085 -SJ 726
S 1066 Public Records/Dental Workforce Surveys
Last Action: 05/03/2013 H Died on Calendar
S 1098 General Assignments
Last Action: 04/25/2013 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 833 -SJ 610
S 1184 Punitive Damages
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Judiciary
S 1196 Independent Special Fire Control Districts
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax
S 1222 Protection of Vulnerable Persons
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Judiciary
S 1232 Public Education
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Education
S 1240 Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Education
S 1296 Florida Family Golf Days
Last Action: 04/16/2013 S Adopted -SJ 442
S 1408 Captive Insurance
Last Action: 04/29/2013 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1191 -SJ 751
S 1412 Expert Testimony
Last Action: 04/25/2013 S Laid on Table, refer to HB 7015 -SJ 600
S 1422 Communications Services Tax
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities
S 1606 Public Records/Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Banking and Insurance
S 1622 Establishment of a Clearinghouse Diversion Program Within the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Banking and Insurance
S 1796 Lee County Tourist Development Council
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Rules
Co-Introducer
S 0002 Ethics
Last Action: 05/02/2013 Chapter No. 2013-36
S 0052 Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving
Last Action: 05/02/2013 S Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -SJ 1032
S 0334 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Last Action: 03/19/2013 S Adopted -SJ 222
S 0422 Cancer Treatment
Last Action: 05/03/2013 H Died in returning Messages
S 0430 Harriet Ross Tubman
Last Action: 03/05/2013 S Adopted -SJ 5
S 0588 Lease of Sovereignty Submerged Lands for Private Docks
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Environmental Preservation and Conservation
S 0658 Wine
Last Action: 04/24/2013 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 623 -SJ 542
S 0716 Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices
Last Action: 04/25/2013 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1223 -SJ 603
S 0718 Family Law
Last Action: 05/01/2013 Vetoed by Governor
S 0900 Purple Heart State
Last Action: 03/05/2013 S Adopted -SJ 6
S 1036 Independent Living
Last Action: 05/01/2013 S Ordered enrolled -SJ 986
S 1108 Exceptional Student Education
Last Action: 05/01/2013 S Ordered enrolled -SJ 986
S 1266 United States 65th Infantry Regiment, the Borinqueneers
Last Action: 04/24/2013 S Ordered enrolled -SJ 591
S 1862 Florida Gulf Coast University Men's Basketball Team
Last Action: 04/24/2013 S Adopted -SJ 513
S 1926 Tuskegee Airman Cornelius Davis
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Adopted -SJ 1053
Personal & Career
Legislative Service
- Elected to the Senate in 2008, reelected subsequently
- House of Representatives, 2006-2008
Other Public Service
- Big Cypress Water Basin
Honors and Awards
- Edison State College, Fostering Leadership Award, 2012
- Florida Insurance Council, Harry G. Landrum Outstanding Legislative Leadership and Distinguished Service Award, 2009, 2011
- Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association, Legislator of the Year, 2011
- Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, Legislator of the Year, 2011
- Florida Bankers Association, Legislator of the Year, 2011
- PACE Center, Legislator of the Year, 2011
- Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida, Friend of Free Enterprise Award, 2010
- Associated Industries of Florida, Champion for Business Award, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Legislator of the Year Award, 2009
- Florida Chamber of Commerce, Most Valuable Legislator, 2009
- Florida Insurance Council, Legislator of the Year, 2009
Affiliations
- Collier County Education Foundation, Emeritus Board Member
- Quest for Kids, Trustee
- Economic Development Council, past Board Member, 2004
Highlights
- Founder and CEO of First National Bank of Florida
- Founder and President of First National Bank of the Gulf Coast
Biographical Information
| Occupation: | President, First National Bank of the Gulf Coast |
| Spouse: | Diana Richter |
| Children: | Melissa, Elizabeth, Robert |
| Grandchildren: | Ian Davis Psota, Leah Elizabeth Psota, Santiago Robert Bartolini |
| Education: |
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| Born: | August 1, 1950 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Moved to Florida in |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, 1969-1971, Vietnam Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, U.S. Air Force Reserves, 1979-1981 |
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| Religious Affiliation: | Presbyterian |
| Recreation: | Golf |
District 23
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