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3299 E. Tamiami Trail
Suite 203
Naples, FL 34112-4961
(239) 417-6205
Senate VOIP: 42300

Legislative Assistants:

Rebecca "Becky" Kokkinos and Sandra Mummert

25 Homestead Road North
Suite 42 B
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 338-2777

Legislative Assistant:

Michael Nachef

Tallahassee Office:

404 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5023
Senate VOIP: 5023

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Senator Garrett Richter

Party: Republican

Committee 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:	Graduate School of Banking, Madison, WI, 1985 University of Pittsburgh, B.S., 1981
Born:	August 1, 1950 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Moved to Florida in 1987.
Military Service:	U.S. Army, 1969-1971, Vietnam Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, U.S. Air Force Reserves, 1979-1981
Historical:	Father, F. Garrett Richter, PA General Assembly, 1948 and 1952
Religious Affiliation:	Presbyterian
Recreation:	Golf

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