Bernard D. "Bernie" Richter (7 Sep., 1931-25 Oct. 1999) was a Republican member of the California State Assembly. He served from 1992-1998.
Richter worked as a school teacher and small business owner prior to his election to state office.
Richter was an outspoken opponent of Affirmative Action and introduced a bill in the state legislature to end the practice in 1994.
Richter attended the University of California, Los Angeles on a football scholarship.[1]
Richter and his wife Rae were the parents of three daughters.