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Kimberly Kim Berfield

Kimberly "Kim" Berfield is an American politician currently serving as the incumbent State Representative for Florida House District 58. Berfield is a business executive who holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Florida and an MBA from Northeastern University. She has a long history in Florida public service, having previously served three terms in the Florida House representing the 50th District from 2000 to 2006.

Berfield campaigns as a seasoned, pro-business fiscal conservative, leveraging her deep roots in Pinellas County to focus on local economic stability and community health.

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Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

Official record

Voted Yes on OGSR/Parental Consent Requirements Before Terminating a Pregnancy

Apr 29, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Agriculture and rural policy

Official record

Voted Yes on OGSR/Aquaculture Records

Feb 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Sponsored THC

Jan 9, 2026 · Did not pass · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Cosponsored Refrigerant Safety and Agricultural Continuity

Jan 5, 2026 · Did not pass · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Apr 29, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Artificial intelligence

Official record

Voted No on Data Centers

Mar 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Use of Artificial Intelligence by Governmental Agencies to Detect Concealed Firearms

Apr 24, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Civil rights and freedoms

Official record

Voted Yes on Commencement of Civil Actions

Feb 17, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Criminal justice and policing

A few key pieces of Berfield’s legislation from the 2023 session include: House Bill 825 – Assault or Battery on Hospital Personnel: A bill that became law escalates assault or battery on healthcare workers to a higher classification of crime. House Bill 1119 Withholding or Withdrawal of Life-Prolonging Procedures: Assurance that vulnerable Floridians are protected during their end of life. Consistency, responsibility, and protection between those who take on guardianship responsibilities and the wishes of individuals who become their wards are covered in this bill.

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Official record

Voted Yes on Correctional Facilities Financing and Capital Improvements

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Child Pornography Terminology

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Pub. Rec./Terrorist Organizations

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Economy, jobs and wages

To sustain our community’s old Florida charm and growth we must fight to ensure we do not experience the reduction tourism dollars received to rejuvenate our hallmark economy.

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Lower taxes and responsible government spending are critical to ensure our economy thrives. Identifying tax incentives will permit our small businesses to hire more people, as well as empowering citizens to experience a more prosperous life.

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Our logistical system continues to have greater demands placed on it as we evolve as a community. This system is not just for daily transportation, but for the moving of personal goods, orders placed, growth of businesses and ________________. Florida must strategically create a better logistical system to accept, distribute and transport supplies to further develop a demand industry before neighboring states claim it. Proactively securing this type of supply chain by leveraging all our resources (roadways, ports, airports, railways and our waterways) we will protect our citizens against shortages while identifying a stronger revenue source to stabilize our economy.

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Official record

Voted Yes on Public Employees Relations Commission

Mar 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on OGSR/Administration of Small Business Loan Programs Held by an Economic Development Agency

Mar 9, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Education

Our young people need to be able to learn the basics to compete on a world stage. Our children and youth should be able to read at their grade level and the government should not stand between their parents and their child. Permitting families to identify and pursue education for their children in the best environment for each child will enable our community and state’s students to accel.

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As our next state representative, Kimberly Berfield will apply her conservative values, successful business skills and extensive public education knowledge to address skyrocketing property taxes, protect private property from forced annexation, and act as champion for our local public schools so our kids get the high-quality resources they need.

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Official record

Voted Yes on Higher Education

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Pre-K-12 Education

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Education

Mar 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Elections and voting

Official record

Voted Yes on Elections

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Candidate Qualification

Feb 25, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Security for Nominees and Officers-elect to the Offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Feb 25, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Elections

Feb 25, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Volunteering at Polling Locations

Feb 17, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Energy

Official record

Voted Yes on Rural Electric Cooperatives

Mar 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Advanced Nuclear Reactors

Mar 5, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Permits for Drilling, Exploration, and Extraction of Oil and Gas Resources

Apr 30, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Energy Infrastructure Investment

Apr 30, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Utility Service Restrictions

Apr 23, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Environment and climate

Official record

Voted Yes on Petroleum Cleanup Programs

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Department of Environmental Protection

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Stormwater Treatment

Mar 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Families and social services

Official record

Voted Yes on Children’s Initiatives

Mar 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Out-of-home Placement Providers and Treatment Facilities

Mar 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Specific Medical Diagnoses in Child Protective Investigations

Mar 3, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Pub. Rec./Applicants, Owners, and Operators of Family Foster Homes and References of Such Persons

Feb 25, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Dependent Children

Feb 25, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Firearms policy

Official record

Voted Yes on Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer

Jan 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Use of Artificial Intelligence by Governmental Agencies to Detect Concealed Firearms

Apr 24, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Carrying of Handguns or Weapons by Law Enforcement Officers Attending Athletic Events

Apr 23, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Purchase and Possession of Firearms by Law Enforcement Officers, Correctional Officers, Correctional Probation Officers, and Servicemembers

Apr 9, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Electronic Transmittal of Court Orders

Apr 3, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Government reform

Official record

Voted Yes on Judges

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Justice Administrative Commission

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Public Records/Body Camera Recordings Recorded by a Code Inspector

Mar 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on OGSR/Department of Military Affairs/United States Department of Defense

Mar 9, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on OGSR/Conviction Integrity Unit Reinvestigation Information

Mar 9, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Healthcare

A few key pieces of Berfield’s legislation from the 2023 session include: House Bill 825 – Assault or Battery on Hospital Personnel: A bill that became law escalates assault or battery on healthcare workers to a higher classification of crime. House Bill 1119 Withholding or Withdrawal of Life-Prolonging Procedures: Assurance that vulnerable Floridians are protected during their end of life. Consistency, responsibility, and protection between those who take on guardianship responsibilities and the wishes of individuals who become their wards are covered in this bill.

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Official record

Voted Yes on Health Care

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Uterine Fibroid Research Database

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Drug Prices and Coverage

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Housing

Our state needs to remain steadfast in lowering insurance premium rates. While tort reform with homeowners’ insurance, benefits for retrofitting or hardening our home and tax relief have been produced to draw nine new insurers to the state and provide a path for three insurers to request a reduction in their premium costs, we still have work to achieve. We must remain steadfast in our position on tort reform, continue to address issues which Pinellas’s residents are being ejected from Citizen’s Insurance Company. Additionally, it is imperative to preserve attainable housing in our community.

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Official record

Voted Yes on Local Housing Assistance Plans

Mar 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Housing for Veterans

Mar 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Citizens Property Insurance Corporation

Mar 9, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Community Associations

Mar 5, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Immigration

Official record

Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility

Jan 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Advertisements for Representation Services

Apr 24, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility

Apr 23, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Immigration

Feb 13, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Immigration

Feb 13, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Infrastructure and transportation

Our logistical system continues to have greater demands placed on it as we evolve as a community. This system is not just for daily transportation, but for the moving of personal goods, orders placed, growth of businesses and ________________. Florida must strategically create a better logistical system to accept, distribute and transport supplies to further develop a demand industry before neighboring states claim it. Proactively securing this type of supply chain by leveraging all our resources (roadways, ports, airports, railways and our waterways) we will protect our citizens against shortages while identifying a stronger revenue source to stabilize our economy.

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Official record

Voted Yes on Department of Management Services

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Documentary Stamp Tax Distributions

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on State Agency Law Enforcement Radio System

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Foreign Influence

Mar 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Local control

As our next state representative, Kimberly Berfield will apply her conservative values, successful business skills and extensive public education knowledge to address skyrocketing property taxes, protect private property from forced annexation, and act as champion for our local public schools so our kids get the high-quality resources they need.

kimberlyberfield.com ·

Official record

Voted Yes on Assessments Levied on Recreational Vehicle Parks

Mar 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Official Actions of Local Governments

Mar 10, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Prohibited Governmental Policies Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Mar 5, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Local Government Regulation of Chickees

Mar 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

National security and foreign policy

Official record

Voted Yes on Concurrent Legislative Jurisdiction over United States Military Installations

Feb 17, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Social Security and retirement

Official record

Voted Yes on Retirement

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Retirement

Feb 19, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Retirement

Jun 16, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Retirement

Apr 9, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Taxes and government spending

Eliminating taxes like the tax businesses pay on rent for commercial property, from 4.5% to 2.0%, is progress we need to continue making for them to flourish.

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The government needs to stop taking money out of our pockets – we hardworking Floridians – to pay for more government. Whether that reduction is realized through eliminating taxes on items like diapers or suspending the gasoline tax; providing tax breaks for disaster preparedness, back to school, tools for skilled works or on your homeowner’s insurance, each dollar is essential for families today.

kimberlyberfield.com ·

Lower taxes and responsible government spending are critical to ensure our economy thrives. Identifying tax incentives will permit our small businesses to hire more people, as well as empowering citizens to experience a more prosperous life.

kimberlyberfield.com ·

As our next state representative, Kimberly Berfield will apply her conservative values, successful business skills and extensive public education knowledge to address skyrocketing property taxes, protect private property from forced annexation, and act as champion for our local public schools so our kids get the high-quality resources they need.

kimberlyberfield.com ·

Official record

Voted Yes on Property Tax Administration

Jun 2, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Technology and privacy

Official record

Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security

Mar 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted No on Data Centers

Mar 11, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security

Mar 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Information Technology Procurement and Contracting

Mar 3, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Cosponsored Information Technology Procurement and Contracting

Jan 8, 2026 · Did not pass · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Veterans

Official record

Voted Yes on Veterans Dental Care Grant Program

Feb 25, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Veterans

May 2, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Veterans

Apr 30, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Veteran and Spouse Nursing Home Beds

Apr 24, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Animals and wildlife

Official record

Voted Yes on Dangerous Dogs

Apr 30, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Dangerous Dogs

Apr 23, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Emergency management

Official record

Voted Yes on Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/Executive Office of the Governor

Mar 13, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter

Mar 9, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/Executive Office of the Governor

Mar 9, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted No on Trust Funds/Re-creation/Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/EOG

Feb 19, 2026 · Did not pass · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted No on Trust Funds/Re-creation/Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/EOG

Feb 19, 2026 · Did not pass · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Voting and sponsorship record

741 votes (yes: 711, no: 27, not voting: 3), 41 sponsorships.

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