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Lisa Dunkley

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Lisa Dunkley

Lisa Dunkley

Position on major issues

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Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

Official record

Did not vote on OGSR/Parental Consent Requirements Before Terminating a Pregnancy

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

No public positions found.

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.

Did not vote on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

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

No public positions found.

Artificial intelligence

Official record

Did not vote 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.

No public positions found.

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.

No public positions found.

Criminal justice and policing

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 No on Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations

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

+76 more

No public positions found.

Economy, jobs and wages

Official record

Voted No on Public Employees Relations Commission

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

Did not vote 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.

Voted Yes on Department of Commerce

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

+6 more

No public positions found.

Education

As your state Representative, I will be working with Florida’s education committee to look at education in a new light where our students at the middle and high school level have more exposure to career skills and vocational learning as an additional option for them to have a successful life.

Education Rep. Dunkley sponsored bill HB553 which asks school districts to provide information to middle school students and parents of the option for career themed courses as they are making their course selection. Read full quote

Official record

Voted No on Higher Education

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

+91 more

No public positions found.

Elections and voting

Official record

Voted No 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.

+8 more

No public positions found.

Energy

Official record

Did not vote on Rural Electric Cooperatives

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

Did not vote on Advanced Nuclear Reactors

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

Did not vote 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.

+3 more

No public positions found.

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.

+29 more

No public positions found.

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.

+6 more

No public positions found.

Firearms policy

Official record

Voted No 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.

+3 more

No public positions found.

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.

+17 more

No public positions found.

Healthcare

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.

+101 more

No public positions found.

Housing

Supported Housing bill HB627 where there were extensive carve out for affordable housing as well as expanding the Hometown Heroes program for military, veterans, police officers, teachers etc. the opportunity to own homes.

Having personally experienced the outcome when home cost increase, I am very passionate about making sure that no homeowner loses their home or renters buckling under the pressure of rental costs.

Official record

Voted Yes on Local Housing Assistance Plans

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

+13 more

No public positions found.

Immigration

Official record

Voted No 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 No on Employment Eligibility

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

+2 more

No public positions found.

Infrastructure and transportation

Official record

Voted No on Department of Management Services

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

Voted No 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.

+32 more

No public positions found.

Local control

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 No on Official Actions of Local Governments

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

Voted No on Prohibited Governmental Policies Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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

+5 more

No public positions found.

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.

No public positions found.

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.

Sponsored Optional Retirement Programs for Public Postsecondary Employees

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

+2 more

No public positions found.

Taxes and government spending

Official record

Voted No on Property Tax Administration

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

Voted No on Department of Management Services

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

Voted Yes on Correctional Facilities Financing and Capital Improvements

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

+48 more

No public positions found.

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.

Did not vote 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.

+5 more

No public positions found.

Veterans

Introduced bill HB507 Veterans Assistance. The bill asks the State to set aside funds in the amount of $500,000 to the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs for the department to expand the way they communicate to veterans regarding their benefits.

As a veteran myself, I have worked tirelessly to meet and connect Veterans to the resources and information available to them. Read full quote

Education Rep. Dunkley sponsored bill HB553 which asks school districts to provide information to middle school students and parents of the option for career themed courses as they are making their course selection. Read full quote

+5 more

No public positions found.

Animals and wildlife

Official record

Did not vote 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.

No public positions found.

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.

Did not vote on OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter

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

Did not vote on Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/Executive Office of the Governor

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

+5 more

No public positions found.

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