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Bill Galvano

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Won the General, 2016 Florida State Senate District 21

Won the General, 2012 Florida State Senate District 26

Florida State Senate, District 21 (2016 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    William 'Bill' S. Galvano
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Birth Date:
    04/16/1966
  • Birth Place:
    Liberty, NY
  • Home City:
    Bradenton, FL
  • Religion:
    Catholic
  • Family:
    Wife: Julie; 3 Children: Michael, William, Jacqueline
Personal Details

Education

  • JD, University of Miami School of Law, 1992
  • BA, Political Science, University of Florida, 1989
  • AA, Manatee Community College, 1986

Professional Experience

  • JD, University of Miami School of Law, 1992
  • BA, Political Science, University of Florida, 1989
  • AA, Manatee Community College, 1986
  • Partner, Grimes Goebel Grimes Hawkins Gladfelter & Galvano Public Law, present

Political Experience

  • JD, University of Miami School of Law, 1992
  • BA, Political Science, University of Florida, 1989
  • AA, Manatee Community College, 1986
  • Partner, Grimes Goebel Grimes Hawkins Gladfelter & Galvano Public Law, present
  • President, Florida State Senate, 2018-present
  • Senator, Florida State Senate, District 21, 2016-present
  • Majority Leader, Florida State Senate, 2014-present
  • Senator, Florida State Senate, District 26, 2012-2016
  • Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 2003-2010

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Chair, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Education Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Joint Legislative Budget Commission, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Rules Committee, Florida State Senate

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, University of Miami School of Law, 1992
  • BA, Political Science, University of Florida, 1989
  • AA, Manatee Community College, 1986
  • Partner, Grimes Goebel Grimes Hawkins Gladfelter & Galvano Public Law, present
  • President, Florida State Senate, 2018-present
  • Senator, Florida State Senate, District 21, 2016-present
  • Majority Leader, Florida State Senate, 2014-present
  • Senator, Florida State Senate, District 26, 2012-2016
  • Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 2003-2010
  • Chair, Bay Area Legislative Delegation, 2006-present
  • Member, Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation, 2002-present
  • Trustee, Mote Marine Library, 2000-present
  • Trustee, Mote Scientific Foundation, 1998-present
  • Member, Florida State Bar Association, 1992-present
  • Founder/ Supporter, Bill Galvano One Stop Center, present
  • Chair, Rules and Calendar Council, present
  • Former Director, Kiwanis Club, Bradenton
  • Former Director, Manatee County Bar Association
  • Former Member, Sheriff’s Advisory Council, Manatee County
  • Chair, Economic Village Oversight Committee, 2000-2005
  • Chair, Events Committee, Manatee County Schools Foundation, 1997-2005
  • Chair, Phil Galvano Golf Classic, 1997-2005
  • Member, Select Committee for Private Property Rights, 2005
  • Chair, Manatee County Legislative Delegation, 2003-2004

Other Info

— Awards:

  • The Chair's Cup for Excellence in Regionalism for his creation of the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority
  • The Manatee Chamber of Commerce Statesman Award,
  • Florida Sheriff's Association Legislator of the Year,
  • The Healthy Families Florida Leadership Award
  • and the ARC Legislator of the Year.

Favorite Musician:

The Doors, Frank Sinatra

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Reading, playing golf, biking, cooking, and spending time with family

State Bills
Speeches

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Governor Ron DeSantis' Efforts Lead to Historic Executive Order from President Donald Trump to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs
Jul. 28, 2020Statement
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING Florida Leaders Applaud Governor Ron DeSantis' Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida's Recovery
Apr. 29, 2020Statement
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Gov. Scott Signs Legislation that Provides Attorneys for Dependent Children with Special Needs
Jun. 25, 2014Press Release
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