
Nick DiCeglie
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State Senator, District 18
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Voted Yes on OGSR/Aquaculture Records
Voted Yes on Chemicals in Consumer Products
Voted Yes on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Voted No on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Voted Yes on Food and Hemp Products
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Voted Yes on Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
Voted Yes on Data Centers
Voted Yes on Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
Voted Yes on Data Centers
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Voted Yes on Commencement of Civil Actions
Field training and support that builds the pipeline of deputies and officers who keep Pinellas safe.
Senator DiCeglie is a firm believer that public safety is key to a prosperous society. He has sponsored measures to increase penalties for organized retail theft and gift card fraud, while also securing tools for law enforcement to target the traffickers of lethal substances like fentanyl. Nick Backs The Blue 100% and will always ensure our police and sheriff departments are fully funded.
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Did not vote on Correctional Facilities Financing and Capital Improvements
Voted Yes on Child Pornography Terminology
Voted Yes on Criteria for Determining Criminal Gang Membership
As a successful businessman, Nick will lower taxes and cut red tape to empower local job creators
Career-connected learning built straight into Pinellas high school classrooms, so students graduate with real skills and real earning power.
Hands-on innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce-readiness training for Pinellas students.
Senator DiCeglie is a dedicated advocate for the men and women who keep Florida safe, working to ensure they have the benefits and protections they deserve. In the 2026 legislative session, he introduced SB 984, a bill that expands critical cancer benefits and death benefits for firefighters to ensure they and their families are cared for in the event of an occupational illness. He continues to support record funding for first responder pay increases and specialized training to maintain Florida’s status as the most pro-First Responder state in the nation.
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Voted Yes on Labor Pool Act
Workforce readiness, training, and family support for neurodiverse students and their parents.
Career-connected learning built straight into Pinellas high school classrooms, so students graduate with real skills and real earning power.
Hands-on innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce-readiness training for Pinellas students.
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Voted Yes on Elections
Voted No on Elections
Voted Yes on Candidate Qualifying
Voted Yes on Candidate Qualification
Voted Yes on Volunteering at Polling Locations
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Voted Yes on Rural Electric Cooperatives
Voted Yes on Rural Electric Cooperatives
Voted Yes on Utility Service Restrictions
Voted Yes on Energy Infrastructure Investment
Nick DiCeglie is fighting on the frontlines to ensure our coastal communities are more resilient and ready for future storms
Following the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in which hi family was also displaced, Nick passed landmark emergency management reforms to ensure our coastal communities are more resilient than ever.
Drainage and storm-damage repairs in one of St. Petersburg’s most flood-prone neighborhoods — protecting homes from repeat damage and the insurance costs that follow.
Senator DiCeglie sponsored a major legislative overhaul (SB 180) designed to modernize Florida’s disaster planning and coordination between state and local agencies. This legislation requires the Division of Emergency Management to conduct annual hurricane readiness sessions in every region and establishes a new state inventory to track critical disaster response equipment. Nick will continue fighting to ensure Florida remains the national model for storm readiness.
Following the devastating 2024 storm season, Senator DiCeglie passed comprehensive laws to eliminate the “red tape” that often stalls hurricane recovery. His legislation prohibits local governments from imposing burdensome building moratoriums after a disaster and creates a streamlined, expedited permitting process to help families rebuild their homes faster.
As a longtime resident of Pinellas County, Senator DiCeglie recognizes that Florida’s environment is integral to our way of life. He has advocated for significant investments in Everglades restoration and water quality improvement projects to protect the state’s unique ecosystems and beaches. For the 2026 cycle, he is working to refine land-use regulations (SB 840) to balance property rights with the long-term conservation of Florida’s natural resources, ensuring they are preserved for future generations.
He has delivered toll rebates for commuters, made it harder for local government to raise taxes, and led the rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Voted Yes on Child Welfare
Voted Yes on Children’s Initiatives
Voted Yes on Licensure of Family Foster Homes
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Did not vote on Judges
Voted Yes on Pub. Rec./Crime Victims
Voted Yes on Reporting the Receipt of Gifts or Honoraria
Voted Yes on Justice Administrative Commission
Senator DiCeglie is a dedicated advocate for the men and women who keep Florida safe, working to ensure they have the benefits and protections they deserve. In the 2026 legislative session, he introduced SB 984, a bill that expands critical cancer benefits and death benefits for firefighters to ensure they and their families are cared for in the event of an occupational illness. He continues to support record funding for first responder pay increases and specialized training to maintain Florida’s status as the most pro-First Responder state in the nation.
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Did not vote on Health Care
Voted Yes on Department of Health
Voted Yes on Health Care Patient Protection
Voted Yes on Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits
“I’m fully committed to making those necessary changes.”
As Appropriations Chair for Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, Nick backed full funding for down-payment help, home repair, and rental assistance.
To stabilize Florida’s property insurance market, Senator DiCeglie has supported historic reforms aimed at reducing frivolous litigation and attracting more private carriers back to the state. He has supported the “My Safe Florida Home” program, which provides grants to residents for storm-proofing their properties, a move that directly leads to lower insurance premiums. Nick is working to increase transparency in rate filings and encouraging a more competitive marketplace.
From historic tax cuts to stabilizing the insurance market, Nick is taking decisive action to lower costs for local families.
Drainage and storm-damage repairs in one of St. Petersburg’s most flood-prone neighborhoods — protecting homes from repeat damage and the insurance costs that follow.
Following the devastating 2024 storm season, Senator DiCeglie passed comprehensive laws to eliminate the “red tape” that often stalls hurricane recovery. His legislation prohibits local governments from imposing burdensome building moratoriums after a disaster and creates a streamlined, expedited permitting process to help families rebuild their homes faster.
Senator DiCeglie has remained focused on putting money back into the pockets of Floridians through targeted tax relief and cost-saving measures. He successfully advocated for the commuter toll rebate program and continues to support broad sales tax holidays on essential items for families, students, and seniors. For the 2026 Session, he has sponsored SB 752, a bill that would eliminate documentary stamp taxes for first-time homebuyers to help more Florida families achieve the dream of homeownership despite rising costs.
As a longtime resident of Pinellas County, Senator DiCeglie recognizes that Florida’s environment is integral to our way of life. He has advocated for significant investments in Everglades restoration and water quality improvement projects to protect the state’s unique ecosystems and beaches. For the 2026 cycle, he is working to refine land-use regulations (SB 840) to balance property rights with the long-term conservation of Florida’s natural resources, ensuring they are preserved for future generations.
Senator DiCeglie fully backs President Trump’s efforts to secure our borders and keep Florida’s communities safe. He has consistently voted for legislation that prohibits “sanctuary city” policies and ensures that state resources are used to uphold the rule of law and protect Florida’s sovereignty. By supporting the expansion of E-Verify and other enforcement measures, he is dedicated to ensuring that Florida remains a state in which the rule of law is upheld.
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Voted Yes on Advertisements for Representation Services
Voted No on Immigration
Voted Yes on Immigration
Voted Yes on Immigration
During the Special Session in December of 2022, Nick successfully sponsored legislation to supply a yearly rebate to Floridians with 35 or more toll transactions on their account, following through on his promise to lower prices for local families.
Nick DiCeglie passed legislation to provide toll credits to frequent commuters and help bring financial relief during an era of rising costs.
Senator DiCeglie sponsored a major legislative overhaul (SB 180) designed to modernize Florida’s disaster planning and coordination between state and local agencies. This legislation requires the Division of Emergency Management to conduct annual hurricane readiness sessions in every region and establishes a new state inventory to track critical disaster response equipment. Nick will continue fighting to ensure Florida remains the national model for storm readiness.
He has delivered toll rebates for commuters, made it harder for local government to raise taxes, and led the rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Did not vote on Department of Management Services
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Voted Yes on Assessments Levied on Recreational Vehicle Parks
Voted Yes on Local Government Regulation of Chickees
Voted Yes on Official Actions of Local Governments
Voted No on Official Actions of Local Governments
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Food security for Pinellas seniors, cutting the Dining Pinellas County waitlist so older neighbors on fixed incomes are not left behind.
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Did not vote on Retirement
Voted Yes on Retirement
Voted Yes on Retirement
Voted Yes on Retirement
43 local projects funded — more than $43.5 million secured for Pinellas County in the 2026–2027 state budget.
With a background as a small business owner, Senator DiCeglie knows it is your money, not the government’s. He has successfully fought for permanent tax exemptions on essential family items and championed the state’s multi-billion dollar tax relief packages that benefit every Florida household.
As the sponsor of HB 5 in 2019, Nick successfully passed legislation making it harder for local government to raise taxes on citizens. The following year Nick sponsored and passed HB 441 to improve transparency and competition in the procurement of public contracts.
As a successful businessman, Nick will lower taxes and cut red tape to empower local job creators
From historic tax cuts to stabilizing the insurance market, Nick is taking decisive action to lower costs for local families.
Nick DiCeglie passed legislation to provide toll credits to frequent commuters and help bring financial relief during an era of rising costs.
Senator DiCeglie has remained focused on putting money back into the pockets of Floridians through targeted tax relief and cost-saving measures. He successfully advocated for the commuter toll rebate program and continues to support broad sales tax holidays on essential items for families, students, and seniors. For the 2026 Session, he has sponsored SB 752, a bill that would eliminate documentary stamp taxes for first-time homebuyers to help more Florida families achieve the dream of homeownership despite rising costs.
He has delivered toll rebates for commuters, made it harder for local government to raise taxes, and led the rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Voted Yes on Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
Voted Yes on Data Centers
Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security
Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security
Voted Yes on Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
Republican Sen. Nick DiCeglie has filed legislation that would expand certain health coverage options for former firefighters who develop cancer during their tenure or afterward.
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Voted Yes on Veterans Dental Care Grant Program
Voted Yes on Veteran and Spouse Nursing Home Beds
Voted Yes on Veterans
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Voted Yes on Dangerous Dogs
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Nick helped accomplish President Trump’s agenda here in Florida by renaming the Gulf of America in Florida statute.
681 votes (no: 13, yes: 613, excused: 16, not voting: 39), 80 sponsorships.
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Election Day
November 3, 2026
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