| Steven A. Geller | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 31st district |
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| In office 1998 - 2008 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | November 4, 1958 Bronx, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Laurel Leffler |
| Profession | attorney |
Steven A. Geller (born November 4, 1958) is an attorney and politician in Florida. He was a Democratic member of the Florida Senate, representing the 31st District from 1999 to 2008 and served as the Minority Leader during 2006-08. Previously he was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1988 through 1999.
Geller was not a candidate for reelection in 2008 due to term limits. He ran for the Broward County Commission in 2010, but fell short with 44% of the vote to 56% for Democratic incumbent Sue Gunzburger.[1][2]
Geller was the author of the Steve Geller Autism Coverage Act, which forced health insurance companies to cover Autistic children's rehabilitation/medical costs.[3] He also authored a bill mandating stronger safety standards for carnival rides after the tragic death of Christie Schafale at the Broward County Fair.[3]
While serving in the state legislature, Geller simultaneously worked as a government affairs attorney (lobbyist) and frequently appeared before local governmental entities on behalf of clients such as local developers.[4]
He received his Juris Doctorate from Florida State University.