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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Senate Votes
1. Religious Expression in Schools
Prohibits a school district from discriminating against students and teachers on the basis of religious belief and allows for expression of religious views in schoolwork.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
2. The Right to Self-Defense
Bolsters "stand your ground"-style protections, authorizing the use of deadly force when one is threatened inside a car or residence.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Targeting Cash Assistance
Requires a work plan agreement for temporary cash assistance and brought public assistance policy in line with federal Trump-era reforms.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. 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
5. 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
6. Supermajority Needed for Tax Increase
Prohibits new taxes and tax increases from being imposed, unless approved by two-thirds of each house of legislature.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
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| Name | Party | Score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Artiles | R | N/A | ||||||
| Dennis Baxley | R | 100% | ||||||
| Aaron Bean | R | 100% | ||||||
| Lizbeth Benacquisto | R | 100% | ||||||
| Lauren Book | D | 33% | ||||||
| Randolph Bracy | D | 25% | ||||||
| Rob Bradley | R | 100% | ||||||
| Jeff Brandes | R | 100% | ||||||
| Oscar Braynon | D | 17% | ||||||
| Doug Broxson | R | 100% | ||||||
| Daphne D. Campbell | D | 33% | ||||||
| Jeff Clemens | D | 25% | ||||||
| Gary Farmer | D | 17% | ||||||
| Anitere Flores | R | 100% | ||||||
| George Gainer | R | 100% | ||||||
| Bill Galvano | R | 100% | ||||||
| Rene Garcia | R | 100% | ||||||
| Audrey Gibson | D | 17% | ||||||
| Denise Grimsley | R | 100% | ||||||
| Dorothy L. Hukill | R | N/A | ||||||
| Travis Hutson | R | 100% | ||||||
| Jack Latvala | R | 100% | ||||||
| Tom Lee | R | 83% | ||||||
| Debbie Mayfield | R | 100% | ||||||
| Bill Montford | D | 33% | ||||||
| Joe Negron | R | 100% | ||||||
| Kathleen C. Passidomo | R | 100% | ||||||
| Keith Perry | R | 100% | ||||||
| Bobby Powell | D | 33% | ||||||
| Kevin J.G. Rader | D | 17% | ||||||
| Jose Javier Rodriguez | D | 17% | ||||||
| Darryl Ervin Rouson | D | 17% | ||||||
| David Simmons | R | 100% | ||||||
| Wilton Simpson | R | 100% | ||||||
| Kelli Stargel | R | 100% | ||||||
| Greg Steube | R | 100% | ||||||
| Linda Stewart | D | 33% | ||||||
| Annette Taddeo | D | N/A | ||||||
| Perry Thurston | D | 17% | ||||||
| Victor Torres | D | 17% | ||||||
| Dana D. Young | R | 100% |
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 23.4% |
| Republican | 99.3% |
