Representative  Michael Scionti

District 58
Democrat

• View Original Rep. Rep. Michael Scionti, D-Tampa, offers parting remarks as the speaker looks on, right after completion of the special session Tuesday, Dec, 8, 2009.
• View Original Ranking Democrat on the Military & Local Affairs Policy Committee Rep. Rep. Janet Long, D-Seminole, congratulates Rep. Rep. Michael Scionti, D-Tampa, on the House floor Monday, Dec, 7, 2009. Scionti has been appointed by President Obama to become the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intergovernmental Affairs and Homeland Defense.
• View Original Rep. Michael Scionti, D-Tampa, gestures as he makes a point in debate on the House floor March 24, 2009, in Tallahassee, Florida.
• View Original Rep. Michael Scionti, D-Tampa, gestures while offering a question during consideration of a measure on the House floor April 29, 2009, in Tallahassee, Florida.
• View Original Rep. Michael Scionti, D-Tampa, gestures while commenting during consideration of a measure on the House floor May 1, 2009, in Tallahassee Florida.
• View Original Rep. Michael Scionti, D-Tampa, voices his opposition to a measure being considered on the House floor April 23, 2009, in Tallahassee, Florida.

Member Information

Biographical Information

City of Residence:  Tampa

Occupation:  Attorney

Spouse:  Zsuzsanna G. Scionti of Tampa, Florida

Education:  Florida State University, B.S., Criminal Justice, 1990; South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1996; Military Justice Academy Graduate, 2000; Military Intelligence Academy Graduate, 2007

Born:  October 2, 1968, Tampa, FL

History:  Senator Louis De La Parte, uncle

Military:  United States Army Reserve, Major, 2000-present; Bronze Star Medal; Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Joint Service Achievement Medal; Army Achievement Medal; North Atlantic Treaty Organization Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Presidential Unit Award; Joint Meritorious Unit Award; Presidential Unit Citation

Religious Affiliation:  Catholic

Recreational Interest:  camping, hiking, hunting

Legislative Service

Elected to the House in 2006, reelected subsequently

Democratic Whip 2006-2008

Other Public Service

Florida Democratic Legislative Caucus

Florida Hispanic Legislative Caucus, Vice Chair

Hillsborough County Democratic Executive Committee

Hillsborough County Family Justice Center Advisory Board

Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation

Tampa Bay Area Legislative Delegation

Affiliations

American Bar Association

American Legion, Post 111

American Legislative Exchange Counsel

Disabled American Veterans of Florida

Federal Bar Association

Florida Bar Association

Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce

Optimist Club of Greater Tampa Bay

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 424

West Tampa Chamber of Commerce

Highlights

Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll 2007 and 2008