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Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich To Senate Republican Leadership: "What Are You so Afraid Of?"
February 13, 2012
Legislation by Senator Nan Rich Boosting Education Future for Kids in Care Awaits House Approval
January 11, 2012
State GOP economic record abysmal
November 30, 2011
Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich Urges GOP Senate Redistricting Chairman To Fix The Past Via The Present
September 8, 2011

Speeches

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State of the State Response
January 10, 2012
Democratic Response to the State of the State
March 8, 2011

Committee Assignments

Primary Introducer

S 0180 Equal Rights for Men and Women
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Judiciary

S 0252 Elected Officials
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Rules Subcommittee on Ethics and Elections

S 0340 Prohibited Discrimination
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Judiciary

S 0384 Children and Youth Cabinet
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 803 (Ch. 2012-178)

S 0434 Independent Living
Last Action: 03/09/2012 H Died in Messages

S 0488 Animal Control or Cruelty Ordinances
Last Action: 03/09/2012 H Died in Messages

S 0508 Vessel Safety
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Environmental Preservation and Conservation

S 0510 Florida Kidcare Program
Last Action: 03/09/2012 H Died in Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 5301 (Ch. 2012-33)

S 0516 Early Voting
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Rules Subcommittee on Ethics and Elections

S 0518 Employment Discrimination Against the Unemployed
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Commerce and Tourism

S 0580 Health Education
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Education Pre-K - 12

S 0792 Financial Institutions
Last Action: 05/06/2012 Chapter No. 2012-201

S 0856 Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Education Pre-K - 12

S 1590 Corporate Income Tax
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Commerce and Tourism

S 1636 Elections
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Rules Subcommittee on Ethics and Elections

S 1640 Florida Health Benefits Exchange
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Health Regulation

S 1870 Corporate Transparency in the State Budget
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Commerce and Tourism

S 2020 Year of the Girl/100th Anniversary
Last Action: 01/17/2012 S Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9013 (Adopted) -SJ 170

S 2124 Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week
Last Action: 02/23/2012 S Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9059 (Adopted) -SJ 556

Co-Introducer

S 0092 Reducing or Suspending the Sentence of a Juvenile Offender
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Budget Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations

S 0166 Domestic Partnerships
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

S 0186 Misdemeanor Pretrial Substance Abuse Programs
Last Action: 04/07/2012 Chapter No. 2012-35

S 0196 Child Safety Devices in Motor Vehicles
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Budget

S 0320 Background Screening
Last Action: 03/06/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73) -SJ 880

S 0342 Use of Cigarette Tax Proceeds
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7087 (Ch. 2012-32)

S 0552 Ethics
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Judiciary

S 0922 Military Support
Last Action: 04/29/2012 Chapter No. 2012-159, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 45 (Ch. 2012-162), CS/CS/CS/HB 599 (Ch. 2012-174), CS/CS/HB 1223 (Ch. 2012-181), CS/HB 7039 (Ch. 2012-228), HB 7075 (Ch. 2012-98), CS/HB 7081 (Ch. 2012-99), CS/HB 7097 (Ch. 2012-193), SB 276 (Ch. 2012-199)

S 0924 Special Observances
Last Action: 04/07/2012 Chapter No. 2012-47

S 1018 Resident Status for Tuition Purposes
Last Action: 02/01/2012 S Unfavorable by Higher Education, laid on Table; YEAS 3 NAYS 3

S 1210 Dave Bitner Day/Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month
Last Action: 02/29/2012 S Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9005 (Adopted) -SJ 721

S 1396 Nation of Israel
Last Action: 02/01/2012 S Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 1447 (Adopted) -SJ 312

S 1440 Unemployment Compensation
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Budget Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7027 (Ch. 2012-30), CS/HB 7041 (Ch. 2012-96)

S 1592 Economic Development Subsidies
Last Action: 03/09/2012 S Died in Commerce and Tourism

S 2030 United States Army Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller
Last Action: 01/24/2012 S Adopted -SJ 260

S 2032 United States Army Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith
Last Action: 01/24/2012 S Adopted -SJ 260

Personal & Career

Legislative Service

Elected to the Senate in 2004, reelected subsequently
- Minority (Democratic) Leader, 2010-2012
- Minority (Democratic) Policy Chair, 2006-2008
House of Representatives, 2000-2004

Other Public Service

United States Holocaust Memorial Council, Board Member 1999-2003
Broward County, Children's Services Board, Chair 1999-2000, Board Member 1992-present
Broward County School Readiness, Chair, 1999-2000
Broward County, Health & Human Services Board, Chair 1995-1997

Honors and Awards

Claude Pepper Memorial Award for Public Service, 2011
Broward County Council PTA, Legislator of the Year Award, 2011
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Exemplary achievements in promoting highway safety, 2010
Jewish Federation of Broward County, the State Impact Award Southeast Association of Area Agencies on Aging, 2009
Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Lifetime Achievement Award, 2009
American Cancer Society, the Legislative Award, 2009
Department of Children and Families, Outstanding Community Partner Award, 2009
AAA, Legislator of the Year award, 2009
Florida HIPPY, the Florida HIPPY Champion, 2008
Florida Developmental Disabilities Counsels, Outstanding Legislator Award, 2007
Florida Guardian ad Litem Association, Legislative Voice for Children Award, 2007
Children's Trust of Miami-Dade, Public Policy Excellence Award, 2007
March of Dimes, Woman of Distinction Award, 2007
Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, Legislator of the Year, 2007
Florida Children's Services Councils, Legislative Award, 2007
American Diabetes Association, Valor Award, 2007
Broward Healthy Start, Legislative Child Advocate of the Year, 2007
Florida Council on Aging, Advocacy Award, 2007
Broward Children's Center, Child Advocate Award, 2007
Florida Children's First, Legislative Advocate of the Year, 2006
Broward Sheriff's Office, Champion for Children Award, 2005
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Outstanding Legislator, 2005
United Way of Miami-Dade, Public Service Leadership Award, 2005
Broward County, Women's Hall of Fame, 2003
Broward County, Legal Aid "For the Public Good" Award, 2002
Family Central, Child Advocate of the Year Award 2000
Weizmann Institute of Science, Woman of Vision Award 2000
NCCJ, Silver Medallion Award 1998

Affiliations

Kids In Distress, 2001-present
Jewish Council for Public Affairs, Vice Chair, 2000-2001
National Council of Jewish Women, National President, 1996-1999
Florida Association of Jewish Federations, Government Affairs Committee, Chair, 1989-1999
HIPPY-USA (Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters), President 1991-1994
Resourcemobile, President, 1990-1992
CHARLEE, President, 1985-1987

Biographical Information

Occupation:	Legislator
Spouse:	David Rich
Children:	Laurie Rich Levinson, Larry, Marcie, Jennifer
Grandchildren:	Daniel, Robert, Hannah
Education:	Attended University of Florida, 1959-1961
Born:	1942. Moved to Florida in 1951.
Religious Affiliation:	Jewish
Recreation:	Hiking, horseback riding, travel, cooking

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