2019-2020 FL Legislative Scorecard

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Florida Legislature in 2019 and 2020 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. Property Rights as Related to Vegetable Gardens

Limits the ability of local governments to prohibit vegetable gardens on residential properties.

Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes

2. Ending Sanctuary Cities

Ends "sanctuary city" protections and directs Florida law enforcement to work with federal authorities in cases related to illegal migration.

Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes

3. Vaccine Database

Expands use of a state vaccine database, mandating healthcare workers report vaccination data to an immunization registry.

Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No

4. Limiting Abortion Access for Minors

Prohibits physicians from performing abortions on minors without first obtaining the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes

5. Expanding Use of E-Verify

Mandates employers use the E-Verify system to affirm the legal status of new hires.

Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes

6. Taxpayer Financed Ad Campaign

Extends funding for the Visit Florida Marketing Corporation, an expensive advertising project funded at extensive taxpayer expense.

Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No

How did they vote?

Lizbeth Benacquisto
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-027
1. Property Rights as Related to Vegetable Gardens
2. Ending Sanctuary Cities
3. Vaccine Database
4. Limiting Abortion Access for Minors
5. Expanding Use of E-Verify
6. Taxpayer Financed Ad Campaign
Rob Bradley
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-005
1. Property Rights as Related to Vegetable Gardens
2. Ending Sanctuary Cities
3. Vaccine Database
4. Limiting Abortion Access for Minors
5. Expanding Use of E-Verify
6. Taxpayer Financed Ad Campaign
Oscar Braynon
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-035
1. Property Rights as Related to Vegetable Gardens
2. Ending Sanctuary Cities
3. Vaccine Database
4. Limiting Abortion Access for Minors
5. Expanding Use of E-Verify
6. Taxpayer Financed Ad Campaign
Anitere Flores
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-039
1. Property Rights as Related to Vegetable Gardens
2. Ending Sanctuary Cities
3. Vaccine Database
4. Limiting Abortion Access for Minors
5. Expanding Use of E-Verify
6. Taxpayer Financed Ad Campaign
Bill Galvano
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-021
1. Property Rights as Related to Vegetable Gardens
2. Ending Sanctuary Cities
3. Vaccine Database
4. Limiting Abortion Access for Minors
5. Expanding Use of E-Verify
6. Taxpayer Financed Ad Campaign
Tom Lee
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-020
1. Property Rights as Related to Vegetable Gardens
2. Ending Sanctuary Cities
3. Vaccine Database
4. Limiting Abortion Access for Minors
5. Expanding Use of E-Verify
6. Taxpayer Financed Ad Campaign
Bill Montford
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-003
1. Property Rights as Related to Vegetable Gardens
2. Ending Sanctuary Cities
3. Vaccine Database
4. Limiting Abortion Access for Minors
5. Expanding Use of E-Verify
6. Taxpayer Financed Ad Campaign
Kevin J.G. Rader
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-029
1. Property Rights as Related to Vegetable Gardens
2. Ending Sanctuary Cities
3. Vaccine Database
4. Limiting Abortion Access for Minors
5. Expanding Use of E-Verify
6. Taxpayer Financed Ad Campaign
Jose Javier Rodriguez
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-037
1. Property Rights as Related to Vegetable Gardens
2. Ending Sanctuary Cities
3. Vaccine Database
4. Limiting Abortion Access for Minors
5. Expanding Use of E-Verify
6. Taxpayer Financed Ad Campaign
David Simmons
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-009
1. Property Rights as Related to Vegetable Gardens
2. Ending Sanctuary Cities
3. Vaccine Database
4. Limiting Abortion Access for Minors
5. Expanding Use of E-Verify
6. Taxpayer Financed Ad Campaign
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