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Kelly Skidmore
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Kelly Skidmore
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Within the legislature, Skidmore is a high-profile figure, serving as the Policy Chair for the 2024–2026 legislative term. Skidmore operates as a pragmatic, institutional leader in the House caucus, building a platform focused on healthcare access, public education, and smart economic solutions.
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Position on major issues
Position on major issues
Abortion and reproductive policy
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Agriculture and rural policy
We need to protect productive agricultural land and make sure the next generation still has the opportunity to farm it.
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https://votestevebyers.com
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Voted Yes on OGSR/Aquaculture Records
Voted No on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Artificial intelligence
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Voted No on Data Centers
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Civil rights and freedoms
It has also strengthened my commitment to protecting religious liberty. Government should never become the judge of whether someone’s faith is sincere enough, important enough, or worthy enough to receive constitutional protection.
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https://votestevebyers.com
Civil Liberties and Fair Representation: On governance issues, Skidmore vocally opposes partisan gerrymandering and voted against state-level reductions to minority congressional representation. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on Commencement of Civil Actions
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https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4786
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Criminal justice and policing
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Voted Yes on Child Pornography Terminology
Voted No on Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations
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Economy, jobs and wages
Florida needs meaningful insurance reform that remembers who the system is ultimately supposed to serve: the people paying the premiums.
As Florida's minimum wage continues to rise toward $15 per hour, we must also make sure that the cost of living doesn't rise right along with it. Higher wages mean little if inflation and higher prices erase every gain.
Florida deserves an insurance market that is fair, competitive, transparent, and accountable. We need policies that encourage a healthy insurance industry while also protecting the people who faithfully pay their premiums and expect honest treatment when they need it most.
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https://votestevebyers.com
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That means fighting for strong public schools, affordable and accessible healthcare, and economic opportunities that lift up all of our communities.
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Voted No on Public Employees Relations Commission
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https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/custom/details.aspx?MemberId=4786&LegislativeTermId=91
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Education
Florida should place greater emphasis on vocational education, skilled trades, aviation, technical training, apprenticeships, and entrepreneurship.
Florida should protect parental rights, educational freedom, school choice, homeschooling, vocational education, and innovative alternatives to a one-size-fits-all education system.
Parents—not the government—should have the primary responsibility for raising and educating their children.
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https://votestevebyers.com
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Public Education and School Funding: Skidmore strongly supports public school systems, advocating for robust state budgets to increase teacher retention, raise educator pay, and bolster mental health support systems inside classrooms. Read full quote
That means fighting for strong public schools, affordable and accessible healthcare, and economic opportunities that lift up all of our communities.
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Voted No on Higher Education
Sources
https://www.floridareportcardarchive.com/legislator/rep-kelly-skidmorehttps://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/custom/details.aspx?MemberId=4786&LegislativeTermId=91
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Elections and voting
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Energy
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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
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Families and social services
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Voted Yes on Children’s Initiatives
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Firearms policy
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Voted No on Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer
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Government reform
When something doesn't seem right, citizens should never be told to stay quiet or simply "trust the process." Read full quote
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https://votestevebyers.com
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Healthcare
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Affordable and Accessible Healthcare: Leveraging her extensive professional background as a medical society CEO, healthcare delivery is Skidmore's primary policy focus. Read full quote
That means fighting for strong public schools, affordable and accessible healthcare, and economic opportunities that lift up all of our communities.
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Voted Yes on Health Care
Sources
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2022/08/01/endorsement-keep-kelly-skidmore-in-the-florida-house/https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/custom/details.aspx?MemberId=4786&LegislativeTermId=91
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Housing
I will stand with Florida homeowners, private property rights, and the legislators who are leading the fight for meaningful HOA reform. Together, we can restore balance, protect our freedoms, and ensure that HOAs once again serve the people—not rule over them.
As your State Representative, I will fight to ensure that Florida's laws are written in the best interests of the people—not special interests. Our laws should protect constitutional rights, private property, due process, transparency, and accountability.
I will stand with homeowners seeking meaningful HOA reform, stronger oversight, financial transparency, fair elections, and real accountability. Every Floridian deserves the peace of mind that comes from knowing their home is protected—not threatened by the very organization that was created to serve the community.
Sources
https://votestevebyers.com
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Consumer Rights and Tenant Safety: Skidmore’s legislative record includes voting in support of critical consumer protections, such as Miya's Law, which enhanced safety and background check requirements for apartment renters. Read full quote
Sources
https://www.floridareportcardarchive.com/legislator/rep-kelly-skidmore
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Immigration
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Voted No on Employment Eligibility
Voted Yes on Advertisements for Representation Services
Voted No on Employment Eligibility
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Infrastructure and transportation
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Voted No on Department of Management Services
Voted Yes on Documentary Stamp Tax Distributions
Voted Yes on State Agency Law Enforcement Radio System
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Local control
I have watched the steady rise in HOA abuse across our state. Read full quote
Local governance has an important role, but no HOA should become so powerful that homeowners feel trapped, intimidated, or deprived of their rights. Communities should be governed with fairness, common sense, and respect for the people who pay the bills.
Sources
https://votestevebyers.com/statements/Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930000056/https://votestevebyers.com/statements/
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Voted Yes on Assessments Levied on Recreational Vehicle Parks
Voted No on Official Actions of Local Governments
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National security and foreign policy
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Social Security and retirement
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Consumer Rights and Tenant Safety: Skidmore’s legislative record includes voting in support of critical consumer protections, such as Miya's Law, which enhanced safety and background check requirements for apartment renters. Read full quote
Sources
https://www.floridareportcardarchive.com/legislator/rep-kelly-skidmore
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Taxes and government spending
Floridians deserve a government that protects their purchasing power—not one that quietly takes it away through inflation, excessive taxation, and unnecessary regulation.
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature have already taken meaningful steps by returning surplus revenues through tax holidays, rebates, and other taxpayer relief initiatives. Read full quote
Sources
https://votestevebyers.com
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Voted No on Property Tax Administration
Voted No on Department of Management Services
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Technology and privacy
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Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security
Voted No on Data Centers
Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security
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Veterans
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Voted Yes on Veterans Dental Care Grant Program
Voted Yes on Veterans
Voted Yes on Veterans
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Animals and wildlife
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Emergency management
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Voted Yes on OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
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Within the legislature, Skidmore is a high-profile figure, serving as the Policy Chair for the 2024–2026 legislative term. Skidmore operates as a pragmatic, institutional leader in the House caucus, building a platform focused on healthcare access, public education, and smart economic solutions.
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