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Representative James Buchanan is a proven fighter and has the knowledge to provide real solutions to the challenges facing Floridians. In Tallahassee, James held the government accountable, promoted workforce development, supported our first responders, and worked to preserve Southwest Florida’s unique environment. He has spearheaded legislation advocating for the most vulnerable Floridians with developmental disabilities and their families.
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Voted Yes on OGSR/Aquaculture Records
Voted Yes on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Voted Yes on Data Centers
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Voted Yes on Commencement of Civil Actions
Allows First Responder and Military Branch flags to be flown, without penalty, in HOA's. (CS/CS/HB 437) Co-sponsored the Firefighters Cancer Bill (HB 7129). Co-sponsor of the “Offenses Against Firefighters”.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
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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
Co-sponsored Deregulation of Professions & Occupations Bill (HB 1193).
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
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Voted Yes on Public Employees Relations Commission
Did not vote on OGSR/Administration of Small Business Loan Programs Held by an Economic Development Agency
Voted Yes on Department of Commerce
SB 1264 History of Communism creates a required instructional curriculum for public school students on the atrocities and following consequences done by communist regimes.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Supported Governor DeSantis’ initiative on increased Teacher Salaries.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Secured millions for the MOTE Marine STEM Educational Laboratory at their new facility.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
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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
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Voted Yes on Rural Electric Cooperatives
Voted Yes on Advanced Nuclear Reactors
Cosponsored Advanced Nuclear Reactors
Voted Yes on Energy Infrastructure Investment
Secured $1,500,000 for the Dona Bay Restoration Project.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Banned ESG and DEI policies, programs, and departments. Record funding for water quality projects and environmental restoration.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Water Quality & Environment State Land Acquisition Codifies $100 Million annually to the Florida Forever Land Acquisition program. Increases priority to projects within the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Decreases red tape in Land Conservation (CS/HB 7047) Funding for Environmental Resource Management $536 Million will be committed to protecting Florida natural resources. Amount will increase due to being funded with the 2021 Seminole Gaming Compact. Landmark legislation that separates Florida from the Country in Land Conservation. (CS/CS/HB 1417) Secured Funding for Red Tide Mitigation.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Secured $100,000 for the Venice Stormwater Outfall Phase 1.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Warm Mineral Springs Septic to Sewer Conversion (HB 2791).
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
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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
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Voted Yes on Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer
Cosponsored Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer
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Voted Yes on Judges
Voted Yes on Justice Administrative Commission
Did not vote on OGSR/Conviction Integrity Unit Reinvestigation Information
Supported Telehealth in Florida, which has proved critical to providing care throughout the Pandemic.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Individuals with Disabilities Mandates The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) to offer an online waiver application. Appropriates $38 Million to assist families in pre-enrollment. (SB 1758) Dental & Dental Hygiene Bill (HB 1273) opening up Florida to out of state Dental Specialists. Sponsor of the Medical Billing Legislation (HB 959) for transparency in upfront medical billing for procedures.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
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Voted Yes on Health Care
Voted Yes on Uterine Fibroid Research Database
Voted Yes on Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits
Went toe-toe with Big Insurance companies and other politicians to lower costs.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Will construct the Nancy Detert Residential Community.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
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Voted Yes on Local Housing Assistance Plans
Voted Yes on Housing for Veterans
Voted Yes on Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Passed new laws to keep Florida safe from illegal immigration.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Co-sponsor of the Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill requiring state & local government agencies to use best efforts to support enforcement of federal immigration law.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
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Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility
Voted Yes on Advertisements for Representation Services
Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility
$17,500,000 in Appropriations over the past two sessions.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
$2,000,000 in Appropriations for local projects
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Blue Ridge/ Salford Sewer expansion and Price road mitigation and Mobility Project
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
$21 Million in funding secured for SRQ Terminal Expansion and Baggage Improvements
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Secured $100,000 for the Venice Stormwater Outfall Phase 1.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Warm Mineral Springs Septic to Sewer Conversion (HB 2791).
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
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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
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Voted Yes on Retirement
Voted Yes on Retirement
Voted Yes on Retirement
Voted Yes on Retirement
Supported billions in tax reliefs to ease the affects of Bidenflation
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Co-sponsored Local Government Fiscal Transparency Bill (HB 1149).
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Passed a sound & fiscal budget reserving billions for natural disasters.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
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Voted Yes on Property Tax Administration
Voted Yes on Department of Management Services
Took on Big Tech companies to keep children safe.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
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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
Co-sponsored HB 1329, which connects employers to Veterans and offers expanded outreach, marketing, and support services for Veterans.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
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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
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Did not vote on OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
Sponsored Property Owners right to Install, Display, and store Items.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
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https://www.votejamesbuchanan.comhttps://www.buchananforflorida.com
https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4731&LegislativeTermId=91
741 votes (yes: 706, no: 15, not voting: 20), 37 sponsorships.
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