2026 Florida Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Florida Legislature in 2026 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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House Votes
1. Cutting Property Taxes
Proposes amendments to the Florida Constitution to increase the state's homestead exemption, lower the annual assessment cap on non-homestead properties, and limit the use of property taxes by local governments.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
Benefit per household: +$1,355.00
2. U.S. Citizenship Voting Requirements
Requires verification of U.S. citizenship for all voter-registration applicants, and indication of a person's legal status on any new driver license or identification card.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Ban on Local DEI
Prohibits counties and municipalities from funding, promoting, or taking official actions related to "diversity, equity, and inclusion."
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. Subsidizing Swimming Lessons
Expands eligibility for the Swimming Lesson Voucher Program from children 4 years old or younger to children between 1 and 7 years old.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$0.11/year
5. Reducing the Minimum Age to Purchase Firearms
Would reduce the minimum-age requirement to buy, sell, or transfer a firearm from 21 to 18.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
6. Civil Liability for Abortion
Would allow parents to sue and recover civil damages for the "wrongful death" of their "unborn child."
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
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Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 0.5% |
| Republican | 79.3% |
