LaMarca, Chip
House · District 10011/06/24 - 11/03/26
Biographical Information City of Residence: Lighthouse Point Occupation: Business Owner, Consultant Spouse: Eileen LaMarca of Fort Lauderdale, FL Education: Broward College, AA, Information Systems; Florida Atlantic University, Business Information Systems Born: March 16, Winchester, MA Moved to Florida: 1971 Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic Recreational Interest: boating, fishing, music (drums), walking and enjoying our beautiful beaches Legislative Service Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2018, reelected subsequently Other Public Services Broward County Commissioner - District 4, 2010-2018 Broward County Commission Beach Renourishment Liaison, 2015-2018 Broward County Courthouse Task Force Advisory Committee-Chair, 2010-2011 Broward County Cultural Council, Board of Directors, 2018 Fire Rescue Council, Board of Directors, 2010-2017 Public Safety Coordinating Council, Board of Directors, 2014-2017 Regional Emergency Medical Services Council, 2010-2017 School Oversight Committee, Board of Directors, 2010-2013 Take 5 to Stay Alive, EMS Task Force, 2012-2017 Tourist Development Council, Chair of the Board of Directors, 2017-2018 Florida Association of Counties: Member of the Board of Directors-District 32, 2014-2018 Florida Association of Counties: Member of the Board of Directors-District 33, 2011-2014 Finance and Tax Administration Policy Committee, Chair, 2015-2018, Co-Chair, 2013-2015, and Vice-Chair 2012-2013 Advanced County Commissioner Program, 2013 Certified County Commissioner Program, 2012 FAC Torchbearer Program, 2013-2018 FAC Ambassador Program, 2014-2015 Presidential Advocate Award, 2013-2016 Presidential Service Award, 2017 Florida Association of Counties: President’s Commitment to Service Award, 2018 Member of the Board of Directors, 2015-2018 Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs Policy Steering Committee, Chair, 2016-2018 Large Urban County Caucus, Member, 2012-2013, Vice-Chair, 2013-2016 Community, Economic & Workforce Development Steering Committee, 2012-2016 City of Lighthouse Point: City Commissioner, 2005-2008, President, 2007-2008, Vice-President, 2006-2007, 2010 Lighthouse Keeper Days Committee, Member, 2005-2010 Code Enforcement Board, Member, 2004-2010 Community Appearance Board, Member, 2003-2004 Traffic Calming Committee, Member, 2002-2005 Community Enhancement Committee, Member, 2002-2005 Landscape Architectural Selection Committee, Member, 2003 Architectural Selection Committee for new Police/Fire/EMS, 2002 Broward Republican Executive Committee: Chairman of the Broward County Republican Party (Elected twice, no opposition), 2007-2010 Committeeman Precinct 6B, 2003-2016 Republican of the Year Award, 2005 Republican Party of Florida: Board of Directors Caucus Chairman (Congressional District 17), 2008-2010 Chairman of the Statewide Voter Registration Task Force, 2009-2010 Republican National Committee: Sustaining Member, 1997-present 2004 Presidential Election “Team Leader” 2000 Presidential Election Committee Broward County Young Republicans: Director of Political Action Committees/Social Chairman, 2002-2003 2000 Presidential Election Recount Team, 2000 Affiliations Best Buddies Broward County, Honorary Board of Directors, 2010-2019 Broward Children’s Center, Board of Directors, 2006-2019 Children’s Healing Institute, Member of the Board of Directors, 2004-2007 Children’s Healing Institute, Secretary of the Board of Directors, 2004-2005 Children's Safety Council, Water Angels Board of Directors, 2010-2012 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Co-Chair of SFL Finest Couples, 2009-2010 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Honored as SFL Finest Couples, 2008 DEA Citizens Academy Certificate of Achievement, 2013 Emerald Society of Ft. Lauderdale’s Honorary Irish Person of the Year, 2018 Exchange Club of Pompano Beach, Board of Directors, 2010-2018 Exchange Club of Pompano Beach, Club President, 2007-2008 Exchange Club of Pompano Beach, Club Vice-President, 2006-2007 Exchange Club of Pompano Beach, Club Secretary, 2005-2006 Exchange Club of Pompano Beach, Member, 2003-2019 FBI Citizens Academy Certificate of Achievement, 2012 Federal Courthouse Task Force-Southern Dist of FL, Member (Appt by Federal Judge), 2017-2018 Florida Healthy Kids Corporation, Board of Directors Member (Appt by Florida CFO), 2016-2018 Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Hospitality Ambassador of the Year, 2018 Florida State Fair Authority (Appt by Florida Commissioner of Agriculture), 2011-2017 Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Board of Directors (County Commission Liaison), 2013-2017 Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Six Pillars Strategic Plan, Committee Co-Chair, 2012 Leadership Florida, Member of Cornerstone Class XXXII, 2013-2014 Leadership Florida Member of Gold Coast Leadership Council, 2014-2015 Leadership Florida Member of Gold Coast Recruitment Committee, 2015-2016 Leadership Florida Member of Leadership Florida Awards Committee, 2016-2018 Museum of Discovery and Science, Board of Directors, 2016-2019 Riverwalk Trust, Board of Directors, Member, 2014-2018 Riverwalk Trust, 9/11 Monument Committee Co-Chair, 2018 Sample McDougald House Preservation Society, Honorary Board Member, 2017-2018 Special Olympics of Broward, Honorary Board of Directors, 2008-2019 Special Olympics of Broward, Distinguished Volunteer Award, 2018
Voting record
S394 · Reinsurance Intermediary Managers
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S1690 · Child Care and Early Learning Services
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S1452 · Department of Financial Services
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S1296 · Public Employees Relations Commission
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S386 · Farm Equipment
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S212 · Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S52 · Security Services at Places of Worship
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S800 · Engineering
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S524 · Department of Law Enforcement
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Died in returning Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 418 (Ch. 2026-147 )
S686 · Agricultural Enclaves
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S182 · Education
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S1614 · Enforcement of the Florida Building Code
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S1580 · Illegal Gaming
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Died in returning Messages
S962 · Affordable Housing
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S1220 · Transportation
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Died in returning Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see SB 628 (Ch. 2026-182 )
S1062 · Speech and Debate Education
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Died in returning Messages
S688 · Naturopathic Medicine
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Vetoed By Governor
S156 · Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S1602 · Housing for Veterans
House floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
S1180 · Community Development Districts
House floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
S340 · Human Trafficking Education for Nurse Licensure
House floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
S572 · Ethics for Public Officers and Employees
House floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
S1074 · One-cent Piece
House floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
S584 · Commercial Driving Schools
House floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
S772 · Limited Licenses for Portable Electronics or Eyewear Insurance
House floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor