Florida State Legislative Election 2018 Political Courage Test

Abortion & Reproductive

1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-life

2. Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
- No

3. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
- Yes

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Budget, Spending, & Tax

1. Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions?
- No

2. Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees?
- No

3. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
- No

4. Other or expanded principles
- Continue to expand business opportunities in Florida and reduce or streamline regulation.

Campaign Finance & Government Reform

1. Do you support any limits on campaign contributions to state candidates?
- Yes

2. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes

3. Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
- Yes

4. Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- A. - current limits are fineC. - a bipartisan commission on redistricting is fine

Crime & Public Safety

1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
- Yes

2. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- No

3. Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
- No

4. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
- Yes

5. Do you support prohibiting the use of handheld electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle?
- Yes

6. Other or expanded principles
- c. - There are extenuating circumstances.

Economic

1. Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No

2. Do you support lowering state taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes

3. Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector?
- Yes

4. Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
- Yes

5. Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
- Yes

6. Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of Florida?
- No

7. Other or expanded principles
- d. - the unemployment benefits should include re-training or education for certain sectors that will allow for an out of work person to learn a new skill or enhance an old one so that they can get an even better job.

Education

1. Do you support adopting federal education standards in Florida?
- No

2. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
- Yes

3. Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from Florida high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
- No

4. Do you support increasing funding for the state education budget?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Environment & Energy

1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- No

2. Do you support state government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes

3. Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
- Yes

4. Do you support increasing state funding for environmental restoration projects?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- b. - if this involves regulating emissions from manufacturing, etc and clean air, then absolutely. If this is a wholesale enhancement of regulations that would severely hinder business, then, no.

Gun

1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- No

2. Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
- Yes

3. Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom?
- Yes

4. Should a license be required for gun ownership?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- b. - Gun Show sale requirements should be similar to in-store requirementsd. - A person should not be required to have a specific license just to own a gun.

Health

1. Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse?
- Yes

2. Do you support Medicaid expansion through Florida's health care programs?
- No

3. Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
- No

4. Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
- No

5. Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
- No

6. Other or expanded principles
- a. - the proliferation of "sober homes" in the state should prompt us to look at other alternatives for treatment. Enforcement should be the first line of defense.

Social

1. Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Florida's anti-discrimination laws?
- Yes

2. Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Florida's anti-discrimination laws?
- No

3. Do you support greater efforts by Florida state government in closing the pay gap between men and women?
- Yes

4. Other or expanded principles
- B. - Biologically you are either a man or a woman, that is what I support.c. - I support efforts that insure there is not discrimination against women, I do not support mandated hiring requirements that tell business who and what to hire. There is no job a man can do that a woman could not as well.

Legislative Priorities

In the following area, please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
- 1. Restoration efforts associated with the St. Lucie River and the Everglades System. Funding to be completed through Amendment 1 monies that have already been allocated as well as forcing our Federal partners to pay their 50% requirement. 2. Expansion of skills training throughout the Florida school system. 3. Reduction of human trafficking within the State of Florida.