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Rachel Plakon
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Position on major issues
Abortion and reproductive policy
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Agriculture and rural policy
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Voted Yes on OGSR/Aquaculture Records
Voted Yes on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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
Sponsored Gender Identity Employment Practices
Criminal justice and policing
Maintain law and order to keep our streets safe
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Representative Plakon has passed some of the most substantial legislation for law and order in the Florida House including HB 1589 to help stop illegal immigration into Florida, a bill Governor DeSantis said will “reduce criminal aliens” and “be a disincentive for them to come to Florida.” Her bill HB 365 "Controlled Substances" helps hold all drug dealers accountable. The bill gained support from the Florida Sheriffs Association, and was featured on the official podcast, where the group's spokesperson praised the Representative for her responses during the lengthy questioning on the House floor.
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Representative Plakon continued her anti-drug work this session with HB 89 “Revive Awareness Day” and HB 1595 “Controlled Substances,” a bill she collaborated on with Attorney General Ashley Moody that outlawed tianeptine, also known as "gas-station heroin." She has worked across the aisle on these issues, as well as, to advocate for persons with disabilities, clean water, victim's rights and other bi-partisan issues.
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Voted Yes on Child Pornography Terminology
Economy, jobs and wages
Create a business-friendly environment where good-paying jobs can flourish
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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
Representative Plakon also voted for RECORD increases in teacher salaries, and believes Florida should continue to raise salaries.
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Empower parents in education and protect children
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Representative Plakon is also the co-sponsor of a number of other bills ranging from school choice, earlier retirement for first responders, dental services for veterans, "9/11 Heroes Day,” pro-business legislation, increasing teacher pay, and legislation to help fix the insurance crisis.
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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
Representative Plakon has secured millions of dollars to benefit our North Seminole County district including projects to help persons with disabilities, clean water and help tackle the opioid epidemic.
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https://www.rachelplakon.com
Representative Plakon continued her anti-drug work this session with HB 89 “Revive Awareness Day” and HB 1595 “Controlled Substances,” a bill she collaborated on with Attorney General Ashley Moody that outlawed tianeptine, also known as "gas-station heroin." She has worked across the aisle on these issues, as well as, to advocate for persons with disabilities, clean water, victim's rights and other bi-partisan issues.
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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
Families and social services
Representative Plakon has secured millions of dollars to benefit our North Seminole County district including projects to help persons with disabilities, clean water and help tackle the opioid epidemic.
rachelplakon.com ·
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https://www.rachelplakon.com
Representative Plakon continued her anti-drug work this session with HB 89 “Revive Awareness Day” and HB 1595 “Controlled Substances,” a bill she collaborated on with Attorney General Ashley Moody that outlawed tianeptine, also known as "gas-station heroin." She has worked across the aisle on these issues, as well as, to advocate for persons with disabilities, clean water, victim's rights and other bi-partisan issues.
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https://www.rachelplakon.com
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Voted Yes on Children’s Initiatives
Firearms policy
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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
Representative Plakon continued her anti-drug work this session with HB 89 “Revive Awareness Day” and HB 1595 “Controlled Substances,” a bill she collaborated on with Attorney General Ashley Moody that outlawed tianeptine, also known as "gas-station heroin." She has worked across the aisle on these issues, as well as, to advocate for persons with disabilities, clean water, victim's rights and other bi-partisan issues.
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https://www.rachelplakon.com
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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
Voted Yes on Drug Prices and Coverage
Housing
Representative Plakon is also the co-sponsor of a number of other bills ranging from school choice, earlier retirement for first responders, dental services for veterans, "9/11 Heroes Day,” pro-business legislation, increasing teacher pay, and legislation to help fix the insurance crisis.
rachelplakon.com ·
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https://www.rachelplakon.com
Official record
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
Immigration
Representative Plakon has passed some of the most substantial legislation for law and order in the Florida House including HB 1589 to help stop illegal immigration into Florida, a bill Governor DeSantis said will “reduce criminal aliens” and “be a disincentive for them to come to Florida.” Her bill HB 365 "Controlled Substances" helps hold all drug dealers accountable. The bill gained support from the Florida Sheriffs Association, and was featured on the official podcast, where the group's spokesperson praised the Representative for her responses during the lengthy questioning on the House floor.
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https://www.rachelplakon.com
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Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility
Voted Yes on Advertisements for Representation Services
Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility
Voted Yes on Immigration
Infrastructure and transportation
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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
Voted Yes on Foreign Influence
Voted Yes on Claims Against the Government
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
That's why Representative Plakon has been a champion for lower taxes and strengthening taxpayer rights. Since she was elected to office, she has voted for record tax cuts of $4.2 billion dollars for Florida's workers and families, including reductions on tolls, permanent tax cuts on baby supplies, and sales tax holidays for school supplies, hurricane supplies, and tools and equipment.
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Fight for tax cuts and inflation relief to help seniors and families
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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
Representative Plakon is also the co-sponsor of a number of other bills ranging from school choice, earlier retirement for first responders, dental services for veterans, "9/11 Heroes Day,” pro-business legislation, increasing teacher pay, and legislation to help fix the insurance crisis.
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https://www.rachelplakon.com
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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
Drug policy
Representative Plakon has secured millions of dollars to benefit our North Seminole County district including projects to help persons with disabilities, clean water and help tackle the opioid epidemic.
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https://www.rachelplakon.com
Emergency management
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Voted Yes on OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
Other statements
Defend freedom & push back against federal government overreach
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Voting and sponsorship record
741 votes (yes: 716, no: 18, not voting: 7), 57 sponsorships.
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