Majority (Republican) Leader
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Contact:
District Office:
1926 Victoria Avenue
2nd Floor
Ft. Myers, FL 33901
(239) 338-2570
Legislative Assistants:
Dane Bennett, Lynda Fino, Tamara Holliday and Matthew Hunter
Tallahassee Office:
330 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5030
Senate VOIP: 5030
Connect with the Senator:
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
Media
Press Releases
Videos
Senate Bill 4 -- Eric Brody
January 17, 2012
Senator Benacquisto on SB634--Spaceports
January 17, 2012
Senator Benacquisto on Qualified Targeted Industries
April 28, 2011
Senator Benacquisto on the Prevention of a Child Exploitation Act
April 7, 2011
Photos
Austin Page.jpg
January 26, 2012
Serving Thanksgiving to those in need in Fort Myers.jpg
December 1, 2011
Senator Benacquisto serving food at her Lehigh Acres Neighborhood Day.jpg
September 20, 2011
The Senator and her family at the Wellington 9-11 Memorial.jpg
September 20, 2011
Austin Page.jpg
Serving Thanksgiving to those in need in Fort Myers.jpg
Senator Benacquisto serving food at her Lehigh Acres Neighborhood Day.jpg
The Senator and her family at the Wellington 9-11 Memorial.jpg
Committee Assignments
Introducer
S 0118 Funerals and Burials
Last Action: 03/27/2013 S Laid on Table, refer to HB 15 -SJ 259
S 0422 Cancer Treatment
Last Action: 05/03/2013 H Died in returning Messages
S 0454 Florida College System Institution Police Officers
Last Action: 06/17/2013 Chapter No. 2013-171
S 1150 Governmental Accountability
Last Action: 04/29/2013 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1309 -SJ 712
S 1862 Florida Gulf Coast University Men's Basketball Team
Last Action: 04/24/2013 S Adopted -SJ 513
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: 05/29/2013 Chapter No. 2013-58
S 0066 Child Safety Devices in Motor Vehicles
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died in Transportation
S 0086 Distribution of Materials Harmful to Minors
Last Action: 04/16/2013 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 113 -SJ 444
S 0092 Searches and Seizures
Last Action: 04/26/2013 Chapter No. 2013-33
S 0138 Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
Last Action: 03/27/2013 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 7003 -SJ 259
S 0160 Licensure Fee Exemptions for Military Veterans
Last Action: 06/10/2013 Chapter No. 2013-123
S 0334 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Last Action: 03/19/2013 S Adopted -SJ 222
S 0406 Economic Development
Last Action: 05/20/2013 Chapter No. 2013-42
S 0430 Harriet Ross Tubman
Last Action: 03/05/2013 S Adopted -SJ 5
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 0900 Purple Heart State
Last Action: 03/05/2013 S Adopted -SJ 6
S 0916 Tax on Sales, Use, and Other Transactions
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Died on Calendar
S 1000 Purchase of Firearms by Mentally Ill Persons
Last Action: 04/29/2013 S Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1355 -SJ 728
S 1036 Independent Living
Last Action: 06/17/2013 Chapter No. 2013-178
S 1076 K-20 Education
Last Action: 04/23/2013 Chapter No. 2013-27
S 1108 Exceptional Student Education
Last Action: 06/14/2013 Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
S 1266 United States 65th Infantry Regiment, the Borinqueneers
Last Action: 05/21/2013 Signed by Officers and filed with Secretary of State
S 1926 Tuskegee Airman Cornelius Davis
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Adopted -SJ 1053
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. |
| Education: |
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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 |
District 30
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Consists of parts of Charlotte, and Lee counties
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