Senator
Steven A. Geller
Minority (Democratic) Leader

District Information
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Legislative Service
	Elected to the Senate on March 17, 1998, reelected subsequently
	•Minority (Democratic) Leader, 2006-2008
	•Broward County Legislative Delegation, Chair, 2002-2003
	•Hendry County Legislative Delegation, Chair, 1999-2000; 2001-2002
	House of Representatives, 1988-1998
	•Broward County Legislative Delegation, Chair, 1993-1994
	•Deputy Majority Leader, 1992-1994

Other Public Service
	National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS): National President, 1995-2007
	National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL), Vice President, 2002-2003; President, 2003-2004
	Broward County Fair Campaign Practices Committee, Founder and Organizational Chair, 2000
	Executive Committee of the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL), 1995-present
	Public Sector Gaming Study Commission, Chair, 1999-2000
	Information Service Technology Development Task Force, Member, 1999-2000
	State Condominium Study Commission, 1990
	Motor Vehicle Insurance Task Force, 1990

Honors and Awards
	Florida Association of School Social Workers, Legislator of the Year, 2008
	Marina Mile Association, Legislative Service Award, 2008
	City of Hallandale Beach, Key to the City, 2008
	Florida Association of Counties, William "Doc" Myers Lifetime County Advocate Award, 2008
	Broward Young Democrats, Humanitarian of the Year Award, 2008
	South Florida Jewish Academy, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2008
	American Cancer Society-FL Division, "Legislative Leadership Award" for Citizen's Initiative, 2008
	United States Harness Riders Association, FL Legislator of the Year Award, 2007
	Holocaust Documentation and Education Center, Inc., Appreciation Award, 2007
	Broward County PTA, Legislator of the Year, 2007
	Temple Solel, Strength and Courage Award, 2007
	Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association, Legislative Award, 2007
	Broward Days Leadership Award, 2007
	FL AFL-CIO, Legislator of the Year Award, 2006
	United Jewish Federation Oscar, Best Supporting Florida State Senator, 2006
	Crystal Vision Award, Support of the Arts in Government, 2005
	American Heart Association, Legislator Award, 2005; Special Award, 2004
	Friend of Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) Award, 2005
	Insurance Consumer Rights Legislative Award, 2004
	Cystic Fibrosis, Leading Men of the Year Award, 2004
	Broward County Professional Firefighters, Legislator of the Year, 2003
	Community Association Institute of Florida's Legislator of the Year Award, 2002
	Broward County League of Women Voters, Humanitarian of the Year Award, 2002
	Florida Workers Advocate, Lifetime Achievement Award, 2002
	Florida Policeman Benevolent Association, Distinguished Leader Award, 2002
	Broward Community College, Competitive Edge Program Award, 2002-2003
	Realtor Political Appreciation Award, 2002
	Temple Beth El, Community Service Award, 2002
	Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Outstanding Senator Award, 2001
	Florida Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association, Outstanding Legislative Courage and Leadership Award, 2001
	Hallandale Beach Democratic Club, Man of the Year, 2001
	Future Foundation Hall of Fame, 2001
	Florida Medical Association's Legislative Appreciation Award, 2001
	Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County's Outstanding Services Award, Carver Ranches, 2000
	Justin Marksz Foundation's Award Recipient, 2000
	Florida Bar Association, Special Legislative Merit Award, 1999
	Florida Fire Equipment Dealers Association, Legislator of the Year, 1998
	National Women's Political Caucus of Florida, Stand Alone Award, 1997
	Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Family Safety and Consumer's Rights Award, 1997
	American Heart Association, Life Saving Legislation, 1997
	Florida Consumer's Action Network Award, 1996
	Broward County Young Democrats, Trailblazer of the Year Award, 1996
	David Posnack Jewish Community Center, Humanitarian of the Year Award, 1996
	Florida Legislative Alliance of Community Associations Institute, Distinguished Legislator Award, 1995, 1996
	Up and Comers Finalist, 1996
	Florida Trial Lawyers: Legislator of the Year Award, 1991, 1993, 1995; Freshman Legislator, 1989
	American Jewish Congress, Broward County Man of the Year Award for Outstanding Civic Achievements, 1995
	SHORN, Hero of the 1995 Legislature, 1995
	Broward County AFL-CIO, Legislator of the Year Award, 1994
	City of Hollywood, Legislative Appreciation Award, 1994
	Hollywood Democratic Club, Legislative Award, 1992
	Hallandale Democratic Club, Legislative Award, 1991
	South Broward Democratic Club, Legislator of the Year, 1990

Affiliations
	Kids Voting Broward, Inc., Board of Directors, 2002
	Temple Solel, Board of Directors, 2000-2005
	Founder, Broward County Fair Campaign Practice Committee, Organizational Chair, 2000
	American Jewish Congress, Board of Directors, 1996-present
	Hallandale Future Foundation, Ex-Officio of the Board of Directors, 1995-present
	Hillel Foundations of Florida, State Board of Directors, 1994-2001
	Friends of Hollywood Art and Cultural Center, Board of Directors, 1991-present
	South Broward Chapter, American Cancer Society Board of Directors, 1991-1994
	South Broward Jewish Federation Attorney's Division, Co-chair, 1990-1992
	UJA National Young Leadership Cabinet, 1988-1992
	Hallandale Democratic Club, Board of Directors, 1988-present
	Hallandale Chamber of Commerce, Ex-Officio of the Board of Directors, 1988-present
	B'nai B'rith, Lodge President, 1986-1988
	Greater Hollywood Jaycees President, 1984-1986
	Florida Democratic Party, State Parliamentarian, 1982-1996; State Rules Committee Member, 1984-1988
	Florida Young Democrats, State President, 1980-1981

Biographical Information
Occupation:	Attorney
Spouse:	Laurel Leffler of West Palm Beach, Florida
Children:	Marc Isaac and Benjamin Jacob
Education:	Florida State University: B.A., 1979; J.D., 1982
Academic  Honors and  Activities:	•Student government •Alpha Epsilon Pi
Born:	November 4, 1958 in Bronx, New York. Moved to Florida in 1965.
Religious  Affiliation:	Jewish