Randy Fine

Offered an amendment on 2026-07-15 to cut the $139,575,000 for the Global Environment Facility from the 2027 national security and State Department spending bill (H.R. 8595). It failed 178-247.

July 15, 2026Opposes Environment and Public Health

Source: repcloakroom.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was a lead sponsor, with Rep. Thad Altman, of a Florida law (HB 105) that lets counties and cities limit smoking on public beaches and in public parks. The House passed it 105-10, and the governor signed it on 2022-06-24.

June 24, 2022Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Sponsored a Florida law (HB 1091) that revised civil and criminal penalties for pollution, including from sewage facilities. It also made home sellers disclose known defects in their sewer pipes. The House passed it 115-0, and the governor signed it on 2020-06-30.

June 30, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was a lead sponsor, with Rep. Jason Fischer, of a Florida law (HB 35) that let government legal notices be posted on newspaper websites instead of in print. The House passed it 105-9, and the governor signed it on 2021-05-07.

May 7, 2021Supports Government Efficiency

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Announced on 2025-12-20 his No Welfare for Non-Citizens Act, which ends federal welfare payments to non-citizens.

December 20, 2025Opposes Immigration

Source: fine.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Co-sponsored SB 2-C, a Florida immigration law that created a State Board of Immigration Enforcement and barred driver licenses for unauthorized immigrants. The Senate passed it 27-10 on 2025-02-13, and the governor signed it on 2025-02-14.

February 13, 2025Opposes Immigration

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Co-sponsored SB 4-C, a Florida law setting criminal penalties for adult unauthorized immigrants who enter the state after avoiding immigration inspection. The Senate passed it 25-11 on 2025-02-13, and the governor signed it on 2025-02-14.

February 13, 2025Opposes Immigration

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Co-sponsored the TRUMP Act (SB 2-B), a Florida immigration enforcement bill. The Senate passed it 21-16 on 2025-01-28, and the governor vetoed it on 2025-02-27.

January 28, 2025Opposes Immigration

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Filed a Florida Senate bill (SB 244) on 2025-01-14 to bar state universities and colleges from admitting students who are in the country without legal status. The bill was withdrawn after he left the Senate.

January 14, 2025Opposes Immigration

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-05-02 on Florida's immigration law (SB 1718). It required hospitals to ask about immigration status and voided some out-of-state licenses held by unauthorized immigrants. It passed the House 83-36.

May 2, 2023Opposes Immigration

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2020-03-11 on a Florida law (SB 664) that required public employers and their contractors to use the federal E-Verify system to check workers' immigration status. It passed the House 73-45.

March 11, 2020Opposes Immigration

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2019-05-02 on the final version of a Florida law (SB 168) that banned sanctuary policies. It required local governments and police to help enforce federal immigration law. It passed the House 68-45.

May 2, 2019Opposes Immigration

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Offered an amendment on 2026-07-15 to cut the $139,575,000 for the Global Environment Facility from the 2027 national security and State Department spending bill (H.R. 8595). It failed 178-247.

July 15, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: repcloakroom.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2026-01-22 on the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148), a large federal spending bill. It passed 341-88, with 24 Republicans voting no.

January 22, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2025-07-18 on the Defense Department spending bill for 2026 (H.R. 4016). It passed 221-209.

July 18, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Sponsored a Florida law (HB 1109) that set up a state Education Department program to pay for security at Jewish day schools and preschools. The House passed it 108-6, and the governor signed it on 2024-06-24.

June 24, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Sponsored a Florida law (HB 7C) that widened the state's security grant program to more nonprofit groups. It passed the House 109-0 in a special session, and the governor signed it on 2023-11-13.

November 13, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Sponsored the House bill (HB 1615) to create a state security grant program for nonprofit groups. The House took up the Senate version (SB 1480) instead on 2023-05-01, and it became law.

May 1, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Announced on 2025-12-20 his No Welfare for Non-Citizens Act, which ends federal welfare payments to non-citizens.

December 20, 2025Opposes Social Programs and Welfare

Source: fine.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was a lead sponsor, with Rep. Tracie Davis, of a Florida law (HB 1189) that required county health departments to join sexual assault response teams. The House passed it 114-0, and the governor signed it on 2021-06-29.

June 29, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Filed a Florida Senate bill (SB 94) on 2024-12-10 to repeal the state ban on selling guns to people under 21. The bill was withdrawn after he left the Senate.

December 10, 2024Opposes Gun Control

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-03-24 on HB 543, which he co-sponsored and which let adults carry concealed guns without a license. It passed the House 76-32.

March 24, 2023Opposes Gun Control

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2019-05-01 on a Florida school safety law (SB 7030) that required sheriffs to set up or join a school guardian program. It passed the House 65-47.

May 1, 2019Opposes Gun Control

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2018-03-07 on the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act (SB 7026). It barred people under a set age from buying guns and let sheriffs arm trained school staff as guardians. It passed the House 67-50.

March 7, 2018Supports Gun Control

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-04-13 on Florida's six-week abortion ban, the Heartbeat Protection Act (SB 300). It passed the House 70-40.

April 13, 2023Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2022-02-17 on Florida's 15-week abortion ban (HB 5), which he co-sponsored. It passed the House 78-39.

February 17, 2022Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2020-02-20 on a Florida law (SB 404) that requires written consent from a parent before a doctor may perform an abortion on a minor, with some exceptions. It passed the House 75-43.

February 20, 2020Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2025-07-18 on the Defense Department spending bill for 2026 (H.R. 4016). It passed 221-209.

July 18, 2025Supports National Defense

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Sponsored the Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act (H.R. 6996) to promote exports of U.S. artificial intelligence technology. The Foreign Affairs Committee approved it 37-7 on 2026-04-22.

April 22, 2026Supports Foreign Trade

Source: govinfo.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Sponsored the No Antisemitism in Education Act (H.R. 8476). It makes schools and colleges that get federal money treat antisemitism like other banned discrimination. The Education and Workforce Committee approved it 20-12 on 2026-06-25.

June 25, 2026Supports Civil Rights

Source: govinfo.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Signed a letter with 24 other House Republicans on 2026-03-18 urging the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act. That bill requires photo ID to vote and proof of citizenship to register, and bans mail-in ballots.

March 18, 2026Opposes Civil Rights

Source: fine.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was a lead sponsor, with Rep. Mike Gottlieb, of a Florida law (HB 187) that put a definition of antisemitism, with examples, into state law. The House passed it 115-0, and the governor signed it on 2024-06-24.

June 24, 2024Supports Civil Rights

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was a lead sponsor, with Rep. Christopher Benjamin, of a Florida law (HB 551) that made school districts prove they teach required African American history. The House passed it 116-0, and the governor signed it on 2023-05-17.

May 17, 2023Supports Civil Rights

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was a lead sponsor, with Rep. Mike Caruso, of a Florida law (HB 269) that made it a crime to leave threatening flyers on private property or harass people over religious or ethnic dress. It passed the House 112-0, and the governor signed it on 2023-05-01.

May 1, 2023Supports Civil Rights

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-04-19 on SB 254, which banned puberty blockers, hormones and surgery for gender transition for patients under 18. It passed the House 82-31, and the governor signed it on 2023-05-17.

April 19, 2023Opposes Civil Rights

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Sponsored the House bill (HB 1421) to ban state money for gender transition treatments and bar changing a person's sex on a birth certificate. The House took up the Senate version (SB 254) instead on 2023-04-18.

April 18, 2023Opposes Civil Rights

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-03-31 on HB 1069, which he co-sponsored. It set rules on students' titles and pronouns and on objections to school library books. It passed the House 77-35.

March 31, 2023Opposes Civil Rights

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2022-02-24 on Florida's Parental Rights in Education law (HB 1557), which he co-sponsored. It banned classroom talk about sexual orientation or gender identity in certain grades. It passed the House 69-47.

February 24, 2022Opposes Civil Rights

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2022-02-24 on Florida's Individual Freedom law (HB 7), which he co-sponsored. It made it discrimination to subject students or workers to certain ideas about race and sex. It passed the House 74-41.

February 24, 2022Opposes Civil Rights

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2021-04-29 on a Florida elections law (SB 90) that limited how long vote-by-mail requests last and restricted activity near ballot drop boxes. It passed the House 77-40.

April 29, 2021Opposes Civil Rights

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2021-04-28 on a Florida education law (SB 1028) that included the Fairness in Women's Sports Act on who may play on girls' and women's school teams. It passed the House 79-37.

April 28, 2021Opposes Civil Rights

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was a lead sponsor, with Rep. Mike Caruso, of a Florida law (HB 1213) that added antisemitism to required Holocaust lessons and created Holocaust Education Week. It also called for teaching about the 1920 Ocoee Election Day Riots. The governor signed it on 2020-06-23.

June 23, 2020Supports Civil Rights

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was a lead sponsor, with Rep. Mike Caruso, of a Florida law (HB 741) that defined antisemitism and banned religious discrimination in public schools, colleges and universities. The House passed it 114-0, and the governor signed it on 2019-05-31.

May 31, 2019Supports Civil Rights

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2019-05-03 on the final version of a Florida elections law (SB 7066). It set rules for when people with felony convictions regain the right to vote under Amendment 4. It passed the House 67-42.

May 3, 2019Opposes Civil Rights

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Sponsored the ERISA Litigation Reform Act (H.R. 6084) to raise the bar for lawsuits over workers' retirement plans. The Education and Workforce Committee approved it 19-13 on 2026-03-17.

March 17, 2026Opposes Corporate Accountability

Source: govinfo.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2026-06-03 on a war powers resolution (H. Con. Res. 86) to pull U.S. forces out of hostilities with Iran. It passed 215-208.

June 3, 2026Opposes Peaceful Foreign Policy

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2025-12-17 on a war powers resolution (H. Con. Res. 64) to pull U.S. forces out of hostilities in or against Venezuela that Congress had not authorized. It failed 211-213.

December 17, 2025Opposes Peaceful Foreign Policy

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2023-11-07 on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas (HR 31C). It failed 2-104.

November 7, 2023Opposes Peaceful Foreign Policy

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2023-11-07 on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas (HR 31C). It failed 2-104.

November 7, 2023Supports U.S.-Israel Ties

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Sponsored a Florida House resolution (HR 11C) stating support for Israel and condemning Hamas and antisemitism. The House adopted it 103-3 on 2023-11-07.

November 7, 2023Supports U.S.-Israel Ties

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was the lead sponsor of a Florida law (HB 545) that bars companies that boycott Israel from bidding on or renewing state and local government contracts. The House passed it 109-3, and the governor signed it on 2018-03-21.

March 21, 2018Supports U.S.-Israel Ties

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was a lead sponsor, with Rep. Jared Moskowitz, of a House resolution backing recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and the move of the U.S. Embassy there. The House adopted it on 2018-01-31.

January 31, 2018Supports U.S.-Israel Ties

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was a lead sponsor, with Rep. Jared Moskowitz, of a Florida House resolution opposing United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 and asking for its repeal. The House adopted it on 2017-03-29.

March 29, 2017Supports U.S.-Israel Ties

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Sponsored the K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act (H.R. 8747) to let schools use existing federal money to teach artificial intelligence skills. The Education and Workforce Committee approved it 18-15 on 2026-07-21.

July 21, 2026

Source: govinfo.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Florida's Fifth District Court of Appeal threw out the 2024 contempt order against him on 2026-06-19. It ruled the trial judge wrongly refused his lawyer a short break to file a motion to remove the judge. It did not decide whether his conduct happened.

June 19, 2026

Source: tampafp.com · researched September 21, 2026

Sponsored the PEACE Act (H.R. 6297), which requires the State Department to brief Congress on antisemitism and terrorism threats in Europe. The House passed it by voice vote on 2026-06-08.

June 8, 2026

Source: govinfo.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Joined the House Freedom Caucus, a group of hard-line conservative House Republicans, as announced on 2026-04-14.

April 14, 2026

Source: fine.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Introduced the Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act on 2026-02-20 to bar federal money for any state or local government that bans pet dogs.

February 20, 2026

Source: fine.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Posted on X on 2026-02-15 that "the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one." Democrats and a major Islamic civil rights group called on him to resign.

February 15, 2026

Source: nbcnews.com · researched September 21, 2026

Introduced the Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act on 2026-01-12 to let the president seek to annex or buy Greenland, including through talks with Denmark.

January 12, 2026

Source: fine.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Sponsored the Accreditation Choice and Innovation Act (H.R. 4054) to change how colleges get accredited. The Education and Workforce Committee approved it 21-15, and it was reported to the House on 2025-12-18.

December 18, 2025

Source: govinfo.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2025-12-17 on the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (H.R. 6703). It passed 216-211.

December 17, 2025

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Sponsored the Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act (H.R. 4291). The Foreign Affairs Committee approved it 49-0 on 2025-12-03.

December 3, 2025

Source: govinfo.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Announced on 2025-11-24 his PURE Act, which requires union members to elect their leaders by direct secret ballot instead of through delegate conventions.

November 24, 2025

Source: fine.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2025-11-18 on a resolution to censure Delegate Stacey Plaskett and remove her from the Intelligence Committee. It failed 209-214.

November 18, 2025

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Announced on 2025-10-27 that he had introduced the Disqualifying Dual Loyalty Act. It requires candidates for Congress to give up any foreign citizenship before being elected.

October 27, 2025

Source: fine.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Received Donald Trump's endorsement again on 2025-10-25, when Trump called him a "MAGA Warrior" ahead of the 2026 primary.

October 25, 2025

Source: floridapolitics.com · researched September 21, 2026

Posted on X on 2025-10-07 that New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was "little more than a Muslim terrorist." He said Mamdani's citizenship should be taken away and he should be deported.

October 7, 2025

Source: foxnews.com · researched September 21, 2026

Announced on 2025-09-25 that he had introduced the No Sharia Act, which bars applying Sharia in the United States where it violates constitutional rights.

September 25, 2025

Source: fine.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2025-09-19 on a stopgap bill to keep the federal government funded (H.R. 5371). It passed the House 217-212.

September 19, 2025

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2025-09-17 on a motion to set aside a resolution to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar and remove her from two committees. The motion passed 214-213.

September 17, 2025

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Announced on 2025-09-12 his JAIL Act, which allows lawsuits against judges and other officials who release repeat offenders without bail who then commit new crimes.

September 12, 2025

Source: fine.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2025-09-03 on a motion to set aside a resolution to censure Rep. LaMonica McIver. The motion passed 215-207.

September 3, 2025

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Joined Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on an enforcement and removal operation in Florida on 2025-08-26.

August 26, 2025

Source: fine.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was appointed to the House Foreign Affairs Committee on 2025-07-22.

July 22, 2025

Source: fine.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2025-07-17 on the CLARITY Act (H.R. 3633), which set rules for digital asset markets. It passed 294-134.

July 17, 2025

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Posted on X on 2025-07-08, replying to Rep. Ilhan Omar: "I'm sure it is difficult to see us welcome the killer of so many of your fellow Muslim terrorists." House Democratic leaders demanded an apology.

July 8, 2025

Source: politico.com · researched September 21, 2026

Announced on 2025-06-25 a bill he introduced directing the State Department to look into naming the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) a foreign terrorist organization.

June 25, 2025

Source: fine.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

A defamation lawsuit filed against him in August 2024 by Maleana Gay was closed after she asked to drop it, as reported on 2025-05-12.

May 12, 2025

Source: floridapolitics.com · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2025-04-10 to adopt the Senate's version of the 2025 budget resolution (H. Con. Res. 14). It passed 216-214.

April 10, 2025

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2025-04-09 on the No Rogue Rulings Act (H.R. 1526), which limits federal district judges' injunctions to the parties in a case. It passed 219-213.

April 9, 2025

Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Won the 2025-04-01 special election for Florida's 6th Congressional District, beating Democrat Josh Weil 56.7% to 42.7%.

April 1, 2025

Source: results.elections.myflorida.com · researched September 21, 2026

While chairing the Florida Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee on 2025-03-25, called a public speaker's scarf a "terrorist rag." When the audience booed, he said, "I'm the chairman, I can say what I want."

March 25, 2025

Source: wesh.com · researched September 21, 2026

Filed a Florida Senate bill (SB 100) on 2024-12-16 to bar government bodies from flying or displaying certain flags. The bill was withdrawn after he left the Senate.

December 16, 2024

Source: web.archive.org · researched September 21, 2026

Received endorsements on 2024-11-26 from U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Majority Whip Tom Emmer for Florida's 6th Congressional District.

November 26, 2024

Source: floridapolitics.com · researched September 21, 2026

Received Donald Trump's "Complete and Total Endorsement" for Florida's 6th Congressional District on 2024-11-23. The Republican Jewish Coalition and U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds also endorsed him.

November 23, 2024

Source: floridaphoenix.com · researched September 21, 2026

Won election to the Florida Senate in District 19 on 2024-11-05, beating Democrat Vance Ahrens 59.4% to 40.6%.

November 5, 2024

Source: results.elections.myflorida.com · researched September 21, 2026

A Brevard County judge held him in contempt of court on 2024-10-01 for an obscene gesture and a T-shirt he wore during an August video hearing. The judge ordered him to pay $250 and take an 8-hour anger management course.

October 1, 2024

Source: fox35orlando.com · researched September 21, 2026

Received the endorsement of the NRA Political Victory Fund, the National Rifle Association's political arm, for the Florida Senate on 2024-07-23.

July 23, 2024

Source: floridapolitics.com · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2024-03-06 on HB 3, the Florida law that bars certain minors from opening social media accounts. It passed the House 109-4.

March 6, 2024

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2024-03-01 on HB 1365, which barred local governments from allowing camping or sleeping on public property unless the area is certified. It passed the House 82-26.

March 1, 2024

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Sponsored a Florida House resolution (HR 1209) urging state agencies, police and local governments to cut off contact with the Council on American-Islamic Relations. The House adopted it 98-15 on 2024-02-01.

February 1, 2024

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Endorsed Donald Trump for president on 2023-10-23 in a Washington Times op-ed. He withdrew his earlier support for Gov. Ron DeSantis, saying DeSantis did too little about antisemitism.

October 23, 2023

Source: tampabay.com · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-05-03 on a Florida higher education law (SB 266) that barred state universities from spending on certain programs and changed general education courses. It passed the House 81-34.

May 3, 2023

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-04-19 on SB 1438, which let the state punish businesses that admit children to adult live performances. It passed the House 82-32, and the governor signed it on 2023-05-17.

April 19, 2023

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Sponsored the House bill (HB 1423) to fine or pull the licenses of businesses that let children into adult live performances. The House took up the Senate version (SB 1438) instead on 2023-04-18.

April 18, 2023

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2023-03-17 on HB 1, a school choice bill he co-sponsored that changed Florida's private school scholarship programs. It passed the House 83-27.

March 17, 2023

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Received the endorsement of the International Union of Police Associations for the Florida Senate on 2023-01-30. The union praised his support for first responders.

January 30, 2023

Source: floridapolitics.com · researched September 21, 2026

Became chair of the Florida House Health & Human Services Committee on 2022-11-22. He led the committee until 2024-11-05.

November 22, 2022

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2022-04-21 on Florida's new congressional district map after the 2020 census (SB 2-C). It passed the House 68-38.

April 21, 2022

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2022-04-21 on SB 4-C, the special session law that dissolved certain independent special districts in Florida. It passed the House 70-38.

April 21, 2022

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Sponsored HB 3C, the House bill to dissolve Walt Disney World's special government district, the Reedy Creek Improvement District. At a committee hearing on 2022-04-19 he said, "When you poke the bear or you kick the bees' nest, sometimes issues come out."

April 19, 2022

Source: floridapolitics.com · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2022-03-02 on a Florida bill (HB 1571) that banned picketing or protesting outside a person's home to harass them. It passed the House 76-41.

March 2, 2022

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

A judge on 2021-11-05 denied Brevard School Board member Jennifer Jenkins a temporary cyberstalking injunction against him over his social media posts.

November 5, 2021

Source: floridapolitics.com · researched September 21, 2026

Sponsored a Florida law (HB 529) requiring public school teachers to set aside a daily moment of silence. Teachers may not suggest what students think about during it. The House passed it 94-24, and the governor signed it on 2021-06-14.

June 14, 2021

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2021-05-19 in a special session on the bill carrying out Florida's 2021 gaming deal with the Seminole Tribe (SB 2-A), which allowed sports betting. It passed the House 97-17.

May 19, 2021

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Chaired the Florida House Select Committee on Gaming from 2021-05-14 to 2021-05-22. That committee handled the 2021 gaming deal with the Seminole Tribe in a special session.

May 14, 2021

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Was a lead sponsor, with Rep. Jason Fischer, of a Florida school choice law (HB 7045). It opened the Family Empowerment Scholarship to students with disabilities and ended the Gardiner Scholarship. The House passed it 79-36, and the governor signed it on 2021-05-11.

May 11, 2021

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted no on 2021-04-28 on a Florida emergency powers bill (SB 2006), which let the governor cancel local emergency orders. It passed the House 76-40.

April 28, 2021

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2021-03-26 on Florida's anti-riot law (HB 1, Combating Public Disorder), which he co-sponsored. It passed the House 76-39.

March 26, 2021

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Became chair of the Florida House PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee on 2020-12-18, leading the panel that writes the public school budget. He held the post until 2022-11-08.

December 18, 2020

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Became chair of the Florida House Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee on 2018-12-14, leading the panel that writes the state university and college budget. He held the post until 2020-11-03.

December 14, 2018

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Voted yes on 2017-05-08 on the final version of a large Florida education bill (HB 7069). It created the Schools of Excellence Program and gave charter schools a share of school building money. It passed 73-36.

May 8, 2017

Source: flhouse.gov · researched September 21, 2026

The Florida Commission on Ethics found probable cause on 2026-08-28 that, while in the state House, he accepted gifts over $100 from a prohibited donor and gifts from a political committee. It found no probable cause that he misreported assets on his 2023 disclosure. In his older ethics case, it dropped some claims and sent the rest to a public hearing.

August 28, 2026

Source: ethics.state.fl.us · researched September 21, 2026

The Florida Commission on Ethics on 2024-10-25 denied his motion to reconsider its probable cause finding in the ethics complaint against him.

October 25, 2024

Source: ethics.state.fl.us · researched September 21, 2026

The Florida Commission on Ethics found probable cause on 2023-04-21 that he broke state ethics rules. The case said he threatened to veto state funding for the city of West Melbourne during a feud with school board member Jennifer Jenkins. He called the commission a "kangaroo court."

April 21, 2023

Source: floridapolitics.com · researched September 21, 2026