Mike Giallombardo (born October 1982) is an American politician, businessman, and current Chief Warrant Officer (CW2) serving as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 77th district. He assumed office on November 3, 2020.
Mike Giallombardo | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 77th district | |
| Assumed office November 3, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Dane Eagle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1982 (age 41–42) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Wendi Giallombardo |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Georgia Military College (AS) Florida Atlantic University (BA) American Military University (MA) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Unit | Florida Army National Guard |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
Early life and education
editRepresentative Giallombardo was raised in Cape Coral, Florida. He earned an Associate of Science degree from Georgia Military College, a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University, and a Master of Arts in International Relations from American Military University.[1] As an undergraduate, Giallombardo was a middle linebacker for the Florida Atlantic Owls football team under coach Howard Schnellenberger.[2]
Military career
editAfter college, Representative Giallombardo enlisted in the United States Army and was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During his deployment, he served with the 4th Infantry Division and supported special operation missions. Representative Giallambardo played a significant role as a liaison to the Iraqi military and other coalition forces supporting the counter insurgency effort in Iraq. Mike is highly decorated from operations he took part in and was awarded numerous medals including the Army Commendation and Army Achievement Medals for his operational roles in Iraq that led to capturing various targets.
After leaving active duty, Representative Giallombardo continued his service in the and Florida Army National Guard. Representative Giallombardo is currently a Chief Warrant Officer (CW2) and serves as the State Emergency Response Team liaison for the State of Florida.[3] He has been activated for multiple hurricanes working with multiple counties in ensuring that the citizens have support from the Florida National Guard.
Political career
editHe was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in November 2020 and recently announced he will be seeking re-election in 2022 in the renamed 79th district. The 79th district was previously the 77th district, which primarily encompasses the city of Cape Coral, Florida. He currently is assigned to the following committees:[1]
- Regulatory Reform Subcommittee - Vice Chair
- Pandemics & Public Emergencies Committee
- State Affairs Committee
- Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee
- Insurance & Banking Subcommittee
- State Administration & Technology Appropriations Subcommittee
Representative Giallombardo has sponsored or co-sponsored the following bills:[1]
| 2022 Session | ||||||
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| Bill # | Bill Subject | Bill # | Bill Subject | |||
| HB 17 | Telehealth Practice Standards | Sponsor | CS/HB 5 | Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality | Co-Sponsor | |
| CS/CS/CS/HB 309 | Private Provider Inspections of Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems | Sponsor | HJR 35 | Partisan Elections for Members of District School Boards | Co-Sponsor | |
| CS/HB 403 | Local Ordinances | Sponsor | HB 497 | Lee County School District, Lee County | Co-Sponsor | |
| CS/HB 689 | Workers' Compensation Benefits for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder | Sponsor | CS/CS/HB 569 | Local Business Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | |
| HB 1147 | Critical Infrastructure Standards and Procedures | Sponsor | CS/CS/HB 987 | In-person Visitation | Co-Sponsor | |
| HB 1149 | Surplus Lines Tax on Flood Insurance Premiums | Sponsor | CS/HB 1355 | Immigration Enforcement | Co-Sponsor | |
| CS/CS/HB 1307 | Citizens Property Insurance Corporation | Sponsor | HB 1469 | Transportation Facility Designations | Co-Sponsor | |
| HB 1437 | The Hope Scholarship Program | Sponsor | HR 1597 | Ukraine | Co-Sponsor | |
| CS/CS/HB 1443 | OGSR/Dependent Eligibility Information/DMS | Sponsor | HR 8055 | Holodomor Remembrance Day | Co-Sponsor | |
| CS/CS/HB 1445 | OGSR/Dependent Eligibility Information/DMS | Sponsor | ||||
| CS/HB 1447 | Apprenticeship Tax Credits | Sponsor | ||||
| HB 4621 | Lee County Emergency Operations Center Expansion | Sponsor | ||||
| HB 4623 | Cape Coral Caloosahatchee River Crossing Project | Sponsor | ||||
| HB 4625 | Home Base Florida Veteran and Family Care | Sponsor | ||||
| HB 4627 | Vets in Class - Guest Lecturer to Substitute Teacher Pilot Program | Sponsor | ||||
| HB 4629 | Cape Coral Ecological Preserve Boardwalk Replacement | Sponsor | ||||
| HB 4631 | Cape Coral Northeast Reservoir Project | Sponsor | ||||
| HB 4633 | Cape Coral North Wellfield Expansion | Sponsor | ||||
| CS/HB 7055 | Cybersecurity | Sponsor | ||||
| CS/HB 7057 | Pub. Rec. and Meetings/Cybersecurity | Sponsor | ||||
| HB 9241 | Cyber Florida - Local Government Infrastructure and Technical Assistance | Sponsor | ||||
| 2021 Session | ||||||
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| Bill # | Bill Subject | Bill # | Bill Subject | |||
| CS/HB 163 | POW-MIA Vietnam Veterans Bracelet Memorial | Sponsor | CS/HB 1 | Combating Public Disorder | Co-Sponsor | |
| CS/HB 247 | Telehealth Practice Standards | Sponsor | CS/HB 7 | Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19 | Co-Sponsor | |
| CS/HB 379 | Pub. Rec./Economic Development Agencies | Sponsor | CS/HB 9 | Protecting Consumers Against Pandemic-related Fraud | Co-Sponsor | |
| CS/HB 403 | Home-based Businesses | Sponsor | HM 71 | Recognizing Veteran Suicide | Co-Sponsor | |
| CS/HB 873 | Military Affairs | Sponsor | CS/CS/HB 209 | Big Cypress Basin | Co-Sponsor | |
| CS/CS/HB 1049 | Use of Drones by Government Agencies | Sponsor | HB 217 | Conservation Area Designations | Co-Sponsor | |
| CS/CS/HB 1297 | Cybersecurity | Sponsor | CS/CS/HB 279 | Enhanced Penalties for Criminal Offenses | Co-Sponsor | |
| CS/HB 1305 | Workers' Compensation Insurance for
Employee Leasing Companies |
Sponsor | CS/CS/HB 313 | Firefighter Inquiries and Investigations | Co-Sponsor | |
| HB 2591 | Four Laning Ortiz Avenue | Sponsor | HB 351 | Protection of a Pain-capable Unborn Child from Abortion | Co-Sponsor | |
| HB 2643 | City of Cape Coral Real-Time Crime Center | Sponsor | CS/CS/CS/HB 727 | Wildlife Corridors | Co-Sponsor | |
| HB 2655 | Lee County Deep Lagoon Preserve Water Quality Improvement Project | Sponsor | HB 735 | Preemption of Local Occupational Licensing | Co-Sponsor | |
| HB 2657 | Cape Coral Reservoir and Pipeline Project | Sponsor | CS/CS/HB 919 | Preemption Over Restriction of Utility Services | Co-Sponsor | |
| HB 2659 | Cape Coral Caloosahatchee Reclaimed
Water Transmission Main |
Sponsor | CS/HB 1029 | Purple Heart Recipient Parking Spaces | Co-Sponsor | |
| HB 2707 | Oasis Charter Schools STEM MakerSpace Initiative | Sponsor | HM 1301 | Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States | Co-Sponsor | |
| HB 2857 | Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District
Caloosahatchee River & Estuaries Storage & Treatment Phase II |
Sponsor | HB 1409 | Preemption of Firearms and Ammunition Regulation | Co-Sponsor | |
| HB 7Bv | Vaccinations During Public Health Emergencies | CS/HB 1475 | Sex-specific Student Athletic Teams or Sports | Co-Sponsor | ||
| CS/CS/CS/HB 1507 | Workforce Related Programs and Services | Co-Sponsor | ||||
| HB 7009 | OGSR/Juvenile Criminal History Records | Co-Sponsor | ||||
Business career
editIn 2014, he founded Total Intelligence Group, Inc., a private intelligence firm that focuses on cybersecurity. In 2020, he co-founded IRIS Tech along with Army Veterans Tim Masshardt and Jason Shea. IRIS Tech is responsible for the creation of the IRIS platform currently being used by law enforcement agencies throughout the United States.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Mike Giallombardo". myfloridahouse.gov.
- ^ "A lifetime of service is synonymous with Mike Giallombardo - CapeStyle Magazine Online". capestylemag.com. May 18, 2020. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
- ^ "MEET MIKE". Mike G for Florida. Retrieved May 19, 2022.