Florida Votes

Votes tagged as "Law Enforcement" | 9

Death Penalty for Child-sex Traffickers

Makes it a capital felony to subject a child younger than 12 years of age to human trafficking for sexual exploitation.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB1804 Roll Call 1559073 Passed 27 to 11 on 04/28/2025 See Fifth Amendment, Sixth Amendment, Eighth Amendment, 10th Amendment, 14th Amendment, and Declaration of Independence

Punishing Illegal Aliens

Creates criminal penalties for illegal aliens in Florida who entered the United States by "eluding or avoiding examination or inspection by immigration officers."
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB4 Roll Call 1488621 Passed 25 to 11 on 02/13/2025 See Article I Section 8, Article II Section 3, Article VI, 10th Amendment, Article IV Section 4, and 14th Amendment

Stopping Anti-Police "Civilian Review Boards"

Would have prohibited political subdivisions from adopting or attempting to enforce any ordinance involving "civilian oversight of a law enforcement agency" in relation to investigating complaints of officer misconduct.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB601 Roll Call 1392171 Passed 87 to 29 on 02/22/2024 See Article IV Section 4, 10th Amendment, and 14th Amendment

Two-thirds Jury for Capital Sentences

Amends state law to require a recommendation of at least eight of 12 jurors, instead of a unanimous jury, for the imposition of the death penalty, if a jury has unanimously found a defendant guilty of a capital felony.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB450 Roll Call 1289659 Passed 29 to 10 on 04/20/2023 See Sixth Amendment, Eighth Amendment, 10th Amendment, and 14th Amendment

Two-thirds Jury for Capital Sentences

Amends state law to require a recommendation of at least eight of 12 jurors, instead of a unanimous jury, for the imposition of the death penalty, if a jury has unanimously found a defendant guilty of a capital felony.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB450 Roll Call 1301147 Passed 80 to 30 on 04/13/2023 See Sixth Amendment, Eighth Amendment, 10th Amendment, and 14th Amendment

Banning Red Light Cameras

Prohibits Florida counties and municipalities from creating red light camera programs.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB6001 Roll Call 685083 Passed 81 to 17 on 01/12/2018 See Sixth Amendment, 14th Amendment, Declaration of Independence, and Fourth Amendment

Strengthening Stand Your Ground

Requires the state to provide "clear and convincing evidence" that a self-defense claim is invalid.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
S0128 Roll Call 639690 Passed 22 to 14 on 05/05/2017 See Declaration of Independence, Second Amendment, Ninth Amendment, and 14th Amendment

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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
S1052 Roll Call 637883 Passed 23 to 14 on 05/04/2017 See Second Amendment, Ninth Amendment, 14th Amendment, and Declaration of Independence

Strengthening Stand Your Ground

Requires the state to provide "clear and convincing evidence" that a self-defense claim is invalid.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB128 Roll Call 619452 Passed 73 to 38 on 04/05/2017 See Second Amendment, 14th Amendment, Declaration of Independence, and Ninth Amendment
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