State Senator Michael S. Bennett

Legislative Service:

Elected to State Senate Nov 2002 and subsequently re-elected in November, 2004

Represents District 21, consisting of Manatee and Lee Counties, includes parts of Sarasota, Charlotte and DeSoto Counties

Prior legislative service - Florida House of Representatives, 2000-2002

•  Community Affairs, Chair

•  Banking and Insurance

•  Budget Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations

•  Budget Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations

•  Criminal Justice

•  Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

Senate Appointments:

•   Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council:  Vice Chair 2011, Chair 2012

Other Public Service:

Current:

• The Mote Marine Advisory Council
• Board Member, Florida Biofuels Association, Inc.
• Member Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida
• The Greater Sarasota Sertoma Club (past president)
• Electrical Council of Florida (past president)
• American Subcontractors Association (past president)
• Manasota Specialties Contractors (past president)

Past:

• Florida Public Service Commission, Nominating Council, 2004, 2005-2006
• CHPA Board Member (Community Health Purchasing Alliance)

Suncoast Workforce Development Board Member