Joe Gruters

Senator Joe Gruters

Republican Party of Florida Senator · Florida Senate District 22
2.3 / 5
CANNABIS SCORE

Sponsored Bills

Championed a Bill

Score Reason

SB 986 Smoking in public has negative consequenses for patients

Initial Score

Score 4.50

Score Reason

Joe is a mixed bag. He identies as a legalizer but we don't agree with how he wants to roll it out.

Political Offices Held

  • Senator, Florida Senate District 22
    Nov. 8, 2022 – Nov. 7, 2026
    Current

No campaign history is available.

Committees
Legislative Service
Elected to the Senate in 2018, reelected subsequently
House of Representatives, 2016-2018
Other Public Service
Homeland Security Advisory Council, Vice Chair
Electoral College, Florida member, 2016, 2020, 2024
Sarasota County Planning Commission, Chairman
Florida Sports Foundation Board of Directors, member
Florida State University Board of Trustees, member
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), President, appointed and awaiting Senate confirmation
Honors and Awards
Keiser University, Distinguished Leadership Award, 2025
Take Stock in Children, Champion of Education, 2022, 2025
Associated Industries of Florida, 100% Voting Record, 2024
Florida Education Association, Unity Award, 2024
Florida Farm Bureau, Appreciation, 2023
Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
Florida Swimming Pool and Spa Association, Champion, 2022
Film Florida, Legislative Star, 2022
Florida Education Association, Friend of Public Education, 2021, 2022
GCSAA, Legislator of the Year, 2022
Florida Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Advocate, 2018, 2019, 2021
Florida School Boards Association, Legislator of the Year, 2021
American Conservative Union Foundation, Conservative Excellence Award, 2021
Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation, 2021
Florida Homebuilders Association, Champion of Housing, 2019, 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Legislative Champion, 2020, 2021
Association of Florida Community Developers, Legislator of the Year, 2020
Nakomis Venice Osprey Republican Club, Statesman of the Year, 2020
Florida Homebuilder Association, Senator of the Year, 2019
Fraternal Order of Police, Senator of the Year, 2019
Small County Coalition, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2019
Florida Association of Crime Stoppers, Representative of the Year, 2019
Manufacturers Association of Florida, Legislator of the Year, 2019
Florida Animal Control Association, Animal Ally Award, 2019
Associated Industries of Florida, Champion for Business, 2018, 2019
Building Industry Association, Defender of Housing, 2019
Americans for Prosperity, Champion of Economic Freedom, 2018
Florida Retail Association, Retail Champion
U.S. Term Limits, Champion of Term Limits
Florida Gulf Coast University, Appreciation
Affiliations
University of South Florida, Community Leadership Council
District Office
381 Interstate Boulevard
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 378-6309
Capitol Office
404 South Monroe Street
413 Senate Building
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5022
Tallahassee Office
413 Senate Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5022
How the score works

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