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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Senate 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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Benefit per household: +$1,355.00
HJR1F Passed 30 to 9 on Jun 2, 2026 See Fifth Amendment, Ninth Amendment, and 14th Amendment Section 1

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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB991 Passed 27 to 12 on Mar 12, 2026 See Article I Section 4, 14th Amendment Section 1, and 26th Amendment Section 1

3. Prohibiting “Net Zero” Policies

Prevents state and local government from adopting or enforcing "net zero" policies, carbon taxes, and emissions trading programs.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1217 Passed 24 to 12 on Mar 11, 2026 See Fifth Amendment, Ninth Amendment, and 14th Amendment Section 1

4. Medical Freedom Act

Would create a "conscience" exemption from school-immunization requirements, and authorize pharmacists to provide ivermectin without a prescription.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB1756 Passed 23 to 15 on Mar 9, 2026 See Fifth Amendment, Ninth Amendment, and 14th Amendment Section 1

5. Ban on Sharia Law

Prohibits a court from applying or enforcing any provision of "foreign or religious law," including "Sharia law," that would violate a person's constitutionally protected rights.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1471 Passed 25 to 11 on Mar 5, 2026 See Preamble, Article VI, Article VII, and Declaration of Independence

6. 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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$0.11/year
SB428 Passed 36 to 0 on Feb 25, 2026 See Fifth Amendment, Ninth Amendment, and 14th Amendment Section 1

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