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Jack Latvala

Jack Latvala

Senator
Florida SD-016
Republican
A
100%
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2017-2018 Sessions

Florida: Senate
Score: 100

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 Vote Cast: None
S0128 Roll Call 639690 Passed 22 to 14 on 5/5/2017 See Declaration of Independence, Second Amendment, Ninth Amendment, and 14th Amendment

Targeting Cash Assistance

Requires a work plan agreement for temporary cash assistance and brought public assistance policy in line with federal Trump-era reforms.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
H0023 Roll Call 639517 Passed 37 to 0 on 5/5/2017 See Article I Section 8, Declaration of Independence, and Fifth 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 Vote Cast: Yes
S1052 Roll Call 637883 Passed 23 to 14 on 5/4/2017 See Second Amendment, Ninth Amendment, 14th Amendment, and Declaration of Independence

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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
S0436 Roll Call 610327 Passed 23 to 13 on 3/23/2017 See First Amendment, Fifth Amendment, and 14th Amendment
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