Representative Richard Gentry: Profile and Legislative Record
June 10, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan McClain | MCCLAIN, JR STANLEY, E | $5,153 | STATE SENATOR | Feb 2025 |
| Stan McClain | FANS PAC | $1,000 | PAC | Jan 2026 |
| Richard Gentry | MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC | $1,000 | PHARMACEUTICALS | Nov 2025 |
| Richard Gentry | RONALD L. BOOK, P.A. | $1,000 | LAW FIRM | Feb 2025 |
| Stan McClain | DEAN THERESA, JO | $1,000 | RETIRED | Jan 2026 |
| Stan McClain | BUILDING STRONG BUSINESS PAC | $1,000 | PAC | Feb 2025 |
| Stan McClain | ACADIA HEALTHCARE COMPANY INC PAC | $1,000 | PAC | Nov 2025 |
| Stan McClain | DOSAL TOBACCO CORPORATION | $1,000 | TOBACCO COMPANY | Feb 2025 |
| Stan McClain | FERGUSON HOWELL, L. | $1,000 | ATTORNEY | Feb 2025 |
| Stan McClain | ARROWGROUP | $1,000 | GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS | Feb 2025 |
| Stan McClain | UNITI GROUP FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | $1,000 | PAC | Dec 2025 |
| Stan McClain | PINPOINT RESULTS LLC | $1,000 | GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS | Mar 2025 |
| Stan McClain | HOLLAND & KNIGHT FLORIDA POLITICAL COMMITTEE | $1,000 | PAC | Feb 2025 |
| Stan McClain | INTERNACHI | $1,000 | HOME INSPECTION TRADE ASSOC | Mar 2025 |
| Stan McClain | ERICKS CONSULTANTS INC | $1,000 | GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS | Dec 2025 |
| Stan McClain | THAYER STELLA, FERGUSON | $1,000 | ATTORNEY | Feb 2025 |
| Stan McClain | JOBS FOR RURAL FLORIDA | $1,000 | PAC | Mar 2025 |
| Stan McClain | LEWIS LONGMAN & WALKER PA | $1,000 | LAW FIRM | Feb 2025 |
| Stan McClain | CAROL BOWEN STRATEGIES LLC | $1,000 | GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS | Jan 2026 |
| Stan McClain | FAPSC PAC | $1,000 | PAC | Jan 2026 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
As an elected official, Richard Gentry represents District 27 residents in the Florida House, where he sponsors legislation affecting state laws on land use, public safety, and local government regulations.
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District 27 Residents
Residents are represented by Gentry in the Florida House and are subject to the laws he sponsors and votes on.
Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Richard Gentry assumed office on November 5, 2024, and his current term ends on November 3, 2026.
- Gentry represents Florida House District 27.
- Base salary for the position is $29,697 per year, plus a per diem of $175 per day for up to 60 days.
- Gentry sponsored FL H0167 (Former Phosphate Mining Lands), which became law on May 26, 2026.
- Gentry sponsored FL H0277 (Domestic Violence and Protective Injunctions), which became law on May 22, 2026.
- Gentry sponsored FL H0929 (Local Government Regulation of Chickees), which became law on April 30, 2026.
- Gentry sponsored FL H0919 (Commercial Service Airports), which became law on March 31, 2026.
- Gentry sponsored FL H7011 (OGSR/Aquaculture Records), which became law on March 30, 2026.
- Legislation sponsored by Gentry that died in committee includes bills regarding credit union insurance, battery disposal, home inspector requirements, and heated tobacco products.
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Why It Matters
As an elected official, Richard Gentry represents District 27 residents in the Florida House, where he sponsors legislation affecting state laws on land use, public safety, and local government regulations.
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Legislative Focus on Preemption
The representative sponsored legislation (FL H0919) that preempts local government authority regarding the naming of major commercial service airports.
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