Session | Name | Number | Impact | Sponsor | Vote Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Session 2008 | Abortion/Mandatory Ultrasound | SB 2400 | Violates the doctor-patient relationship by requiring that doctors perform ultrasounds prior to any abortion | Senator Daniel Webster | Bill Details | Anti-Choice |
| Regular Session 2005 | TRAP (Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers) | SB 1602 | Restricts access to abortion | Senator Paula Dockery* | Bill Details | Anti-Choice |
| Regular Session 2004 | Parental Notification for ballot | HJR 1 | Restricts access to abortion for young women | Bill Details | Anti-Choice |
Contact Information:
District Office:
7475 West Fourth Ave.
Hialeah, FL 33014-4327
(305) 364-3191
Legislative Assistants: Susie Martin, David Marin and Ana Olivares
Capitol Office:
Room 416
Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5106
Email: garcia.rud.web@flsenate.gov
Biographical Information:
Occupation: Businessman
Education: Miami-Dade Community College
Born: April 15, 1963 in Miami, Florida
Historical: Youngest elected member to Florida House of Representatives, 1984
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Recreation: Fishing, sailing, diving, reading, cycling and motorcycling
Legislative Service:
Elected to the Senate in 2000, reelected subsequently
House of Representatives 1984-1988; 1989-2000
• Appropriations Conference Committee, Vice-Chair, 1995, 1996
• Fiscal Responsibility Council, Chairman, 1997-1998
• Dade Delegation Chairman, 1992, 1993
• Cuban-American Caucus, Chairman, 1991-1992