Candidates | Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida

Election law in Florida provides for the establishment of "Political Committees" which can be operated by industry, trade groups, unions and other social organizations, as well as elected officials and candidates. In the case of elected officials and candidates these political committees operate independently of candidate campaign accounts. Political committees can accept unlimited contributions and spend unlimited amounts of money advocating for the election or reelection of said candidates thus making campaign contribution limits meaningless. Also "Political Committees" can make contributions to other political committees, including those being operated by candidates.

1. Do you believe this is an appropriate way to finance political campaigns? *

2. Do you see any potential problems that could arise under this system? *

1. Certain government economic development programs provide specific companies or industries with direct grants, loan guarantees, and tax breaks. Do you support these programs as critical to encouraging economic growth? Why or why not? *

1. At the beginning of the 2021 session Amy Baker, the state's chief economist, estimated that Florida would face a deficit of approximately $3 billion over the next two years. Despite the dire warning, on April 30th, 2021 the Florida Legislature passed a record $101.5 billion budget, a $9 billion increase from last year's budget of $92 billion. Because of several federal government grants, including one-time increases in education and Medicaid grant money and the expectation of one-time federal Covid-19 relief funds, the Florida Legislature was able to avoid making cuts to the budget, and increased spending instead. Please share your thoughts with us on this substantial increase in the size of Florida's state budget and all that it portends with regards to the size and scope of government. *

1. Would you support or oppose legislation that would repeal the use of red-light cameras? *

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1. Would you support or oppose legislation to reduce state occupational licensing requirements? *

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2. The current Government-in-the-Sunshine Law states that two or more officials cannot address policy issues, even in a public forum if not sponsored by them and an agenda made public twenty-four hours in advance. This law as written could be used for elected officials to avoid discussing issues of importance to citizens in any other unofficial gathering and could stifle the ability of citizens to communicate and discuss policy issues with elected officials. In your opinion, do you think the Government-in-the-Sunshine Law should be revised to make clear that elected officials can discuss policy issues in any public forum or gathering of citizens even if said gathering is not sponsored by the elected officials? Would you continue the 24-hour notice requirement, or could that be eliminated as well? *

3. In dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, Florida law allows the Governor and Local officials to use executive orders in the case of an emergency, bypassing any legislative oversight. Many citizens felt that their Constitutional rights were violated with many of the emergency orders, especially from local officials. In your opinion, do you see any problems with how emergency orders were handled and what reforms do you think are needed? *

4. Do you think the Legislative Branch should play a greater role in the authorization or reauthorization of emergency orders by any level of government? *

5. Florida Statute 100.361 20 provides charter counties and municipalities with a citizen process to recall corrupt officials. Of 67 counties in Florida there are only 20 Charter Counties. Only these counties, along with all municipalities, enjoy the ability to recall corrupt officials. That leaves the remaining 47 counties without a process to recall corrupt county officials. Would you support or oppose legislation extending this recall ability to the citizens of these remaining 47 counties? *

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1. SB 90 which passed during the 2021 legislative session took several positive steps forward in securing the integrity of elections in Florida. In your opinion, did the legislation go far enough? Is there anything that remains to be done? *

1. In Florida, the state purchases land for "conservation" through the Florida Forever Trust Fund. 30% of Florida is currently held in conservation by the Federal, state and local government. Every session, the Florida Legislature appropriates funds to facilitate the state's ability to purchase more conservation land. Please give us your opinion on this program and if any changes are needed. *

2. Another environmental issue in Florida deals with surface water protection. One solution being advocated by many is to replace traditional septic systems with nitrogen reducing septic systems sometimes called "advanced" septic tanks However, there is no requirement for these systems to be tested for their nitrogen reducing capabilities after installation. Do you support this proposed solution, and would you support or oppose legislation requiring "advanced" septic systems to be tested for their nutrient reducing capabilities before requiring homeowners to replace their current septic tank system with an "advanced" septic system? *

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3. In many cases municipal and county wastewater treatment systems have become major contributors to surface water pollution due to inadequate capacity and aging infrastructure that hasn't been properly maintained and upgraded over time. What solutions would you propose to compel local governments to upgrade and properly maintain their wastewater treatment systems? *

1. SB 7026, the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas bill, resulted in significant changes in Florida statutes regulating the purchase and possession of firearms in Florida. Would you support or oppose legislation to repeal the 3-day waiting period and restore the rights of 18, 19 and 20-year old citizens to purchase long guns in Florida? *

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2.SB 7026 includes language providing for the issuance of Risk Protection Orders allowing for the seizure of an individual's legally owned firearms under certain circumstances. Statutes like this are commonly referred to as Red Flag laws. In your opinion, were individual rights of due process protected under this law as currently written, and do you believe Risk Protection Orders as written in Florida law are necessary to reduce mass shootings and keep firearms away from dangerous actors? *

3. Would you support adding stricter criteria or better defined guidelines for establishing whether someone is dangerous to themselves or others, before a Risk Protection Order is issued? *

4. Would you support or oppose allowing family members to file directly with the court for a risk protection order, bypassing local law enforcement? *

5. In the past Legislation has been filed to end all private party firearms transfers in Florida unless the parties submit to a federal NCIC check, also known as "Universal Background Checks". Do you support or oppose requiring these Universal Background Checks for private party firearms transfers? *

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6. Would you support or oppose legislation banning the manufacture, sale or possession of semi- automatic firearms and/or large-capacity magazines? *

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7. Would you support or oppose legislation to eliminate restrictions on law-abiding gun owners from carrying a firearm in certain so-called "Gun-Free Zones"? *

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8. Give us your opinion on the issues of Constitutional Carry, Open Carry and Campus carry. *

1. Do you support or oppose keeping Florida's 8-year term limits for Governor, Cabinet Members and Legislators? *

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2. Do you support or oppose lengthening term limits to more than eight years? *

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3. Do you support or oppose extending 8-year term limits to any other elected offices at the local or county level? *

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1. Do you support or oppose expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act? *

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2. Current Florida law allows the Florida Department of Health to mandate that all citizens must be vaccinated under a declared public health emergency. The law gives the state health officer the power to take whatever actions she or he deems necessary, including "ordering an individual to be examined, tested, vaccinated, treated, or quarantined for communicable diseases that present severe danger to public health". What is your opinion regarding this provision in Florida law? *

1. What is your opinion regarding charter schools, voucher programs or any other school choice? *

2. What is your position on Critical Race Theory (CRT)? What is your position on the term "Equity" being used in place of the term "Equality? *

1. Should Judges have a greater degree of sentencing flexibility regarding drug possession offenses? *

2. Would you support or oppose legislation to decriminalize marijuana possession so that a person caught with 20 grams or less of marijuana would be charged with a noncriminal violation rather than a criminal misdemeanor? *

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3. Many law enforcement agencies in Florida continue to use No knock warrants, where officers under certain circumstances can enter a dwelling without knocking first and identifying themselves as law enforcement. Some consider this as a valid tool for law enforcement and others claim this is a violation of the 4th Amendment. Where do you stand on this issue? *

4. Advancing technology has presented law enforcement with new means of investigation and surveillance. These technologies such as "Stingray" devices, also known as "cell site simulators" or "IMSI catchers", are cell phone surveillance devices that mimic cell phone towers. Current law only requires court order and not a warrant for law enforcement to use these types of surveillance. Some consider this an important tool in fighting crime and some people claim this a violation of the 4th Amendment. Where do you stand on this issue? *

5. Legislation was passed during the 2021 legislative session which authorized law enforcement agencies to use drones for surveillance of crowds of 50 people or more without a warrant. What is your opinion regarding this new statute? *

I, Enter your Full Name* , pledge to the citizens ofEnter Your District* in the State of Florida that as their elected representative, I will work to: Restore Liberty, not restrict it; Shrink Government, not expand it; Reduce Taxes, not raise them; Abolish Programs, not create them; Promote the Freedom and Independence of Citizens, not the interference of government in their lives; and Observe the Limited, Enumerated Powers of United States Constitution and Preserving all Other Powers to the State of Florida and its People, Respectively, not ignore them.

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Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida Endorsement Information

This form is for a candidate to submit for the consideration of an endorsement from the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida (RLCFL). Submission of this form does not guarantee an endorsement from RLCFL. Following a candidate's submission of this form to RLCFL, the RLCFL Board of Directors (Officers) will review and vote on whether or not to endorse named candidate. Endorsement announcements will be made following qualifications and closer to the primary. Please be advised that an announcement will only be made regarding the endorsement of candidate(s) that receive a majority of affirmative votes from the RLCFL Board of Directors (Officers). The Liberty Compact must be completed in order for this form to be considered. It's the expectation of the RLCFL that this Compact be kept.

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About The Republican Liberty Caucus

The Republican Liberty Caucus is a national grassroots organization working to advance the principles of individual rights, limited government, free markets, and personal freedom and responsibility.

For more than twenty years the Republican Liberty Caucus has been the strongest, most consistent voice for these principles within the Republican Party. Many Republicans talk about these principles but the RLC has taken the lead in promoting Liberty candidates and advocating for Liberty legislation. We believe that less government means more liberty and we work through state and local chapters, and with our member activists all over the country to oppose government excess and demand accountability to the American people and the Constitution.

These principles have been the determining factor in the preparation of this questionnaire. We call upon the members of the Florida Legislature to abide by these same principles as they decide the future of the great State of Florida and impact the lives of millions of Floridians.

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