2017-2018 Florida Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Florida Legislature in 2017 and 2018 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited government principles.
The selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.
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House Votes
1. Strengthening Stand Your Ground
Requires the state to provide "clear and convincing evidence" that a self-defense claim is invalid.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
2. Immigration Enforcement
Ends "sanctuary city" policies and requires state and local governments to work with federal authorities on immigration enforcement.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Banning Red Light Cameras
Prohibits Florida counties and municipalities from creating red light camera programs.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. Dismemberment Abortion
HB1429 bans dismemberment abortion, a ghoulish procedure involving cutting a fetus into pieces to remove it from the mother.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Cancelling Free Speech on Campus
Limits the ability of students to practice free speech on campus.
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Constitutional Vote: No
6. Firearm Restrictions
Exploits the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School to push through a wide-ranging attack on 2nd Amendment rights.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
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Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 10.3% |
| Republican | 95.2% |
