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Shane Abbott
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Position on major issues
Abortion and reproductive policy
Guided by his faith and family values, Shane is an unwavering advocate for the unborn and supports legislation that promotes a culture of life in Florida. He recently filed HB 663 to strengthen civil protections for unborn children, ensuring that Florida remains a leader in defending the sanctity of human life.
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Shane's legislative record is defined by a commitment to the conservative values of his district, from defending the right to life to protecting Second Amendment rights.
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Sponsored Civil Remedies Pertaining to Abortions
Agriculture and rural policy
He continues to champion the needs of rural communities by fighting for critical infrastructure funding and has taken a leading role in the 2026 session by filing House Joint Resolution 207 to provide lasting property tax relief to homeowners.
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With the filing of HB 723, Representative Abbott is doubling down on his commitment to Northwest Florida's rural communities. The proposed legislation seeks to expand the Small County Outreach Program and protect essential Medicaid providers in rural hospitals, ensuring that residents in fiscally constrained counties have the same access to quality infrastructure and healthcare as those in larger cities.
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Official record
Voted Yes on OGSR/Aquaculture Records
Voted Yes on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Sponsored Agriculture
Artificial intelligence
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Voted Yes on Data Centers
Civil rights and freedoms
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Voted Yes on Commencement of Civil Actions
Criminal justice and policing
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Voted Yes on Child Pornography Terminology
Voted Yes on Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations
Voted Yes on Pub. Rec./Terrorist Organizations
Economy, jobs and wages
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Voted Yes on Public Employees Relations Commission
Voted Yes on OGSR/Administration of Small Business Loan Programs Held by an Economic Development Agency
Voted Yes on Department of Commerce
Education
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Voted Yes on Higher Education
Voted Yes on Pre-K-12 Education
Voted Yes on Education
Voted Yes on Education
Voted Yes on School Safety
Elections and voting
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Voted Yes on Elections
Voted Yes on Candidate Qualification
Voted Yes on Security for Nominees and Officers-elect to the Offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Voted Yes on Elections
Voted Yes on Volunteering at Polling Locations
Energy
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Voted Yes on Rural Electric Cooperatives
Voted Yes on Advanced Nuclear Reactors
Voted Yes on Energy Infrastructure Investment
Voted Yes on Utility Service Restrictions
Environment and climate
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Voted Yes on Petroleum Cleanup Programs
Voted Yes on Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits
Voted Yes on Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Voted Yes on Department of Environmental Protection
Voted Yes on Stormwater Treatment
Families and social services
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Voted Yes on Children’s Initiatives
Voted Yes on Pub. Rec./Applicants, Owners, and Operators of Family Foster Homes and References of Such Persons
Voted Yes on Dependent Children
Firearms policy
Representative Abbott is a staunch defender of the constitutional right to bear arms and believes every law-abiding Floridian has the right to protect their home and family. He has consistently opposed restrictive gun control measures and supports policies that uphold the Second Amendment without compromise.
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Shane's legislative record is defined by a commitment to the conservative values of his district, from defending the right to life to protecting Second Amendment rights.
voteshaneabbott.com ·
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https://www.voteshaneabbott.com/meet-shane
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Voted Yes on Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer
Cosponsored Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer
Government reform
Healthcare
As a pharmacist, Shane utilized his professional expertise to help pass landmark legislation that cracks down on "middleman" Pharmacy Benefit Managers who drive up the cost of life-saving medication. He continues to fight for total transparency in the drug market to ensure patients pay the lowest possible price at the pharmacy counter.
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Drawing on his decades of experience as a pharmacist, Representative Abbott is leading the charge in Tallahassee to further regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Following the success of his previous reforms, Abbott is working on new measures to eliminate "junk fees" in the prescription drug supply chain, directly lowering the out-of-pocket costs for seniors and families at the pharmacy counter.
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In the legislature, Shane has delivered significant results by leveraging his background as a pharmacist to pass landmark reforms that crack down on pharmacy middlemen and lower the cost of prescription drugs.
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With the filing of HB 723, Representative Abbott is doubling down on his commitment to Northwest Florida's rural communities. The proposed legislation seeks to expand the Small County Outreach Program and protect essential Medicaid providers in rural hospitals, ensuring that residents in fiscally constrained counties have the same access to quality infrastructure and healthcare as those in larger cities.
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Voted Yes on Health Care
Housing
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Voted Yes on Local Housing Assistance Plans
Voted Yes on Housing for Veterans
Voted Yes on Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Voted Yes on Community Associations
Voted Yes on Fraudulent Entry of Residential Dwellings
Immigration
Shane believes that the rule of law is the foundation of a safe society and has consistently voted to ban sanctuary cities and strengthen E-Verify requirements across Florida. He stands firm in his commitment to protect our borders and ensure that state resources are used to serve legal citizens rather than subsidize illegal immigration.
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Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility
Voted Yes on Advertisements for Representation Services
Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility
Cosponsored Employment Eligibility
Infrastructure and transportation
With the filing of HB 723, Representative Abbott is doubling down on his commitment to Northwest Florida's rural communities. The proposed legislation seeks to expand the Small County Outreach Program and protect essential Medicaid providers in rural hospitals, ensuring that residents in fiscally constrained counties have the same access to quality infrastructure and healthcare as those in larger cities.
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https://www.voteshaneabbott.com/
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Voted Yes on Department of Management Services
Voted Yes on Documentary Stamp Tax Distributions
Voted Yes on State Agency Law Enforcement Radio System
Sponsored Department of Management Services
Local control
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Voted Yes on Assessments Levied on Recreational Vehicle Parks
Voted Yes on Official Actions of Local Governments
Voted Yes on Local Government Regulation of Chickees
Voted Yes on Local Government Enforcement Actions
National security and foreign policy
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Social Security and retirement
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Voted Yes on Retirement
Voted Yes on Retirement
Voted Yes on Retirement
Voted Yes on Retirement
Taxes and government spending
Representative Abbott is championing House Joint Resolution 207 to provide permanent, inflation-proof property tax relief by creating a new 25% homestead exemption for Florida homeowners. He remains dedicated to cutting wasteful government spending to ensure that living in the Sunshine State remains affordable for every family and senior.
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Representative Shane Abbott has officially filed HJR 207, a constitutional amendment designed to future-proof the homestead exemption. By shifting from a flat-dollar exemption to a percentage-based model, Abbott's plan ensures that tax relief scales alongside rising home values, providing meaningful savings for Panhandle homeowners and first-time buyers alike.
voteshaneabbott.com ·
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https://www.voteshaneabbott.com/
He continues to champion the needs of rural communities by fighting for critical infrastructure funding and has taken a leading role in the 2026 session by filing House Joint Resolution 207 to provide lasting property tax relief to homeowners.
voteshaneabbott.com ·
Sources
https://www.voteshaneabbott.com/meet-shane
Official record
Voted Yes on Property Tax Administration
Voted Yes on Department of Management Services
Technology and privacy
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Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security
Voted Yes on Data Centers
Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security
Voted Yes on Information Technology Procurement and Contracting
Veterans
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Voted Yes on Veterans Dental Care Grant Program
Voted Yes on Veterans
Voted Yes on Veterans
Voted Yes on Veteran and Spouse Nursing Home Beds
Animals and wildlife
Emergency management
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Voted Yes on OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
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Voting and sponsorship record
741 votes (yes: 727, no: 13, not voting: 1), 35 sponsorships.
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