Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto
Party: Republican
Committee Assignments
- Appropriations, Vice Chair
- Appropriations Subcommittee on Education
- Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services
- Banking and Insurance
- Education
- Ethics and Elections
- Gaming
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability
- Rules
- Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining
Personal & Career
Legislative Service
- Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently
- Deputy Majority (Republican) Leader, 2011-2012
Other Public Service
- Village of Wellington, Councilwoman, 2002-2010
Honors and Awards
- PACE Center for Girls, Senator of the Year
- Boys and Girls Club of Fort Myers, Children's Advocate of the Year
- Southwest Florida Library Network, Library Champion
- Palm Beach County Fire & Rescue, Lifesaver of the Year Award
Affiliations
- Government Efficiency Taskforce, Vice Chair
- American Council of Young Political Leaders in South Africa, delegate, 2004
- Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, member
- Florida League of Cities Municipal Loan Council, member
- Western Communities Council of Palm Beach County, member
- Metropolitan Planning Organization of Palm Beach County, member
- National League of Cities Council on Youth Education and Families, member
- American Lung Association, Board of Directors
Biographical Information
| Occupation: | Realtor; Marketing and Special Events Consultant |
| Spouse: | Bruce |
| Children: | Austin, Gabriella, A.J. |
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| Born: | December 23, 1967 in Rockville Centre, New York. Moved to Florida in |
| Religious Affiliation: | Catholic |
| Recreation: | Spending time with family, reading, golfing, gardening |
Senate Bill 4 -- Eric Brody
Senator Benacquisto on SB634--Spaceports
Senator Benacquisto on Qualified Targeted Industries
Senator Benacquisto on the Prevention of a Child Exploitation Act
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Senator Benacquisto serving food at her Lehigh Acres Neighborhood Day.jpg
The Senator and her family at the Wellington 9-11 Memorial.jpg

