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

Legislative Assistants

Rebecca Kokkinos and Sandra Mummert

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

District 23

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Consists of parts of Collier, and Lee counties

Bills Introduced

Introduced in 2016

S 0080 Family Trust Companies
Last Action: 3/10/2016 Chapter No. 2016-35
S 0130 Discharging a Firearm
Last Action: 2/25/2016 Chapter No. 2016-12
S 0180 Trade Secrets
Last Action: 2/25/2016 Chapter No. 2016-5, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 182 (Ch. 2016-6)
S 0182 Public Records and Meetings/Trade Secrets
Last Action: 2/25/2016 Chapter No. 2016-6, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 180 (Ch. 2016-5)
S 0312 Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
Last Action: 2/18/2016 Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9001 (Adopted) -SJ 411
S 0318 Regulation of Oil and Gas Resources
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Appropriations
S 0320 Public Records/Medical Technicians or Paramedics Personal Identifying Information
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 592 (Ch. 2016-159)
S 0336 Property Insurance Appraisers and Property Insurance Appraisal Umpires
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Appropriations
S 0402 Point-of-sale Terminals
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died on Calendar
S 0458 Transfers of Structured Settlement Payment Rights
Last Action: 3/10/2016 Chapter No. 2016-45
S 0502 Transportation Facility Designations
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Transportation
S 0514 Supervisor of Elections Salaries
Last Action: 3/31/2016 Chapter No. 2016-157
S 0548 Title Insurance
Last Action: 3/3/2016 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 413 (Ch. 2016-82) -SJ 616
S 0628 Fees for Records
Last Action: 3/31/2016 Chapter No. 2016-162
S 0632 Civil Remedies Against Insurers
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Banking and Insurance
S 0754 Public Records/Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Criminal or Civil Intelligence or Investigative Information
Last Action: 3/31/2016 Chapter No. 2016-161, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 772 (Ch. 2016-166)
S 0772 Regulated Service Providers
Last Action: 3/31/2016 Chapter No. 2016-166, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 754 (Ch. 2016-161)
S 0792 Homeowners’ Associations
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Regulated Industries
S 0918 Department of Health
Last Action: 3/3/2016 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 941 (Ch. 2016-230), CS/HB 375 (Ch. 2016-125), HB 5103 (Ch. 2016-25) -SJ 617
S 0944 Out-of-state Fee Waivers for Active Duty Service Members
Last Action: 3/3/2016 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 799 (Ch. 2016-136) -SJ 616
S 0948 Secondhand Dealers
Last Action: 3/3/2016 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 739 (Ch. 2016-59) -SJ 633
S 0970 Unclaimed Property
Last Action: 3/4/2016 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 783 (Ch. 2016-90) -SJ 722
S 1288 Emergency Management
Last Action: 4/6/2016 Chapter No. 2016-198
S 1386 Insurance Agents
Last Action: 4/8/2016 Chapter No. 2016-202
S 1474 Damages Recoverable for Cost of Medical or Health Care Services
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Judiciary
S 1536 Vulnerable Adults
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
S 1730 Lee Memorial Health System
Last Action: 2/11/2016 Adopted -SJ 357
S 1740 Golf Day at the Capitol
Last Action: 2/11/2016 Adopted -SJ 357
S 1750 Florida Gulf Coast University Day
Last Action: 2/11/2016 Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9013 (Adopted) -SJ 358
S 1776 Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Last Action: 3/4/2016 Adopted -SJ 654

Co-Introduced in 2016

S 0086 Scrutinized Companies
Last Action: 3/10/2016 Chapter No. 2016-36
S 0232 Guardianship
Last Action: 3/10/2016 Chapter No. 2016-40
S 0260 Financial Transactions
Last Action: 2/24/2016 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 145 (Ch. 2016-53) -SJ 491
S 0966 Unclaimed Property
Last Action: 4/12/2016 Chapter No. 2016-219
S 1126 Auditory-oral Education Programs
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7029 (Ch. 2016-237)
S 1188 Representatives of Military Installations Who Serve on Land Planning or Zoning Boards
Last Action: 3/11/2016 Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1361 (Ch. 2016-148)
S 7010 Individuals with Disabilities
Last Action: 1/15/2016 Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7003 (Ch. 2016-3), CS/CS/HB 1083 (Ch. 2016-140), HB 5003 (Ch. 2016-62), HB 5101 (Ch. 2016-65) -SJ 214
S 7012 Death Benefits under the Florida Retirement System
Last Action: 4/8/2016 Chapter No. 2016-213

Personal & Career

Legislative Service

Elected to the Senate in 2008, reelected subsequently
- President Pro Tempore, 2012-2014
House of Representatives, 2006-2008

Other Public Service

Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council, Chair
Florida Defense Support Task Force, Chair
Big Cypress Water Basin

Honors and Awards

The Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA), Legislator of the Year, 2016
Florida Sheriff's Association, Legislative Champion, 2016
Florida Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Advocate Award, 2016
Alzheimer's Association, In recognition of dedication and support of Floridians living with Alzheimer's disease and their families, 2015
Communication Access, Inc., Legislator of the Year, 2015
Florida Development Disabilities Council, Inc., Outstanding Legislator Award, 2015
The Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections (FSASE), Legislative Leadership Award, 2015
Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida, Legislator of the Year Award, 2014, 2009
Florida Dental Association, Dr. Lewis Earle Legislative Service Award, 2014
PACE Center, Collier at Immokalee, Senator of the Year, 2014; Legislator of the Year, 2011
South Florida Agricultural Council, Recognition of Service to IFAS, 2014; Legislator of the Year, 2010
National Coalition for Capital, Champion of Small Business Award, 2013
Alzheimer’s Association, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, In Appreciation of Service, 2013; Legislator of the Year, 2009
Edison State College, Fostering Leadership Award, 2012
Florida Sheriffs Association, Legislative Champion, 2012
Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2012, 2015
Florida Insurance Council, Harry G. Landrum Outstanding Legislative Leadership and Distinguished Service Award, 2011, 2009
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; Chairman's Award, 2007
Associated Industries of Florida, Champion for Business Award, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009
Florida Chamber of Commerce, Most Valuable Legislator, 2009
Florida Insurance Council, Special Leadership Award, 2010; 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 Florida Integrity Bank

Biographical Information

Occupation:	President, First Florida Integrity Bank
Spouse:	Diana Richter
Children:	Melissa, Elizabeth, Robert
Grandchildren:	Ian Davis Psota, Leah Elizabeth Psota, Santiago Robert Bartolini, Ignacio Garrett Bartolini, Francisco Claudio 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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