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Adam C. Anderson

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Adam C. Anderson

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Adam C. Anderson

Serving North Pinellas County in the State House of Representatives is the honor of a lifetime. During my time in the Florida House, I’ve been committed to bringing a strong voice for common sense to our state’s Capitol.

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Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

Official record

Voted Yes on OGSR/Parental Consent Requirements Before Terminating a Pregnancy

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

I oppose government intrusion into personal healthcare, family decisions, community safety, and private life. Read full quote

No public positions found.

Agriculture and rural policy

Official record

Did not vote on OGSR/Aquaculture Records

Feb 4, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

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

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Artificial intelligence

Official record

Voted Yes on Data Centers

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

Did not vote 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.

I oppose policies that hide true costs, build expensive utility capacity without verified demand, allow utilities to charge themselves inflated internal prices, and leave loopholes that prevent independent review of affiliate transactions. Read full quote

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 position found.

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 Yes on Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations

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

+81 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Economy, jobs and wages

Official record

Voted Yes on Public Employees Relations Commission

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

Voted Yes 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.

+5 more

I oppose these measures because they weaken the voices of teachers, caregivers, and frontline workers who already face low pay, high turnover, and demanding conditions. Read full quote

I will work to restore fairness, protect worker choice, and ensure that contracts cannot be undone by manufactured crises or political pressure. Florida’s workers deserve stability — and Florida’s families depend on it.

I’m running because our community deserves a representative who listens, who shows up, and who believes in protecting the people and institutions that protect us. Read full quote

No public positions found.

Education

In education, we have a great deal of to be proud of, but much work to be done. Read full quote

Official record

Voted Yes on Higher Education

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

Voted Yes on Pre-K-12 Education

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

+92 more

I oppose classroom censorship, book bans, political interference in libraries, attacks on public education, and policies that siphon public funds away from public schools.

Eliminate book bans and protect libraries from political pressure Invest in strong public schools that serve every child Require charter schools and public schools to be regulated the same way Restore programs that promote fairness and inclusion Require transparency and accountability for any program using taxpayer dollars including home school programs Return decision‑making about classrooms and community programs to local hands Increase teacher pay

I’m running because our community deserves a representative who listens, who shows up, and who believes in protecting the people and institutions that protect us. Read full quote

+1 more

No public positions found.

Elections and voting

Official record

Voted Yes 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.

+9 more

I oppose barriers that make it harder for Floridians to vote and efforts that strip local election officials of control.

Restore secure drop boxes Expand vote‑by‑mail access Restore common sense voter ID including student ID cards Prevent improper voter purges Protect third‑party voter registration groups Return election administration authority to local communities

I oppose state preemption that removes decision‑making power from local communities and prevents Pinellas residents from shaping the future of their own neighborhoods, schools, libraries, and elections.

No public positions found.

Energy

Official record

Voted Yes on Rural Electric Cooperatives

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

Voted Yes on Advanced Nuclear Reactors

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

Voted Yes 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

Require utility bill caps Strengthen oversight of utility companies to prevent unnecessary rate hikes Expand energy‑efficiency programs that reduce monthly bills Support community solar programs that lower costs for renters and homeowners

I oppose policies that hide true costs, build expensive utility capacity without verified demand, allow utilities to charge themselves inflated internal prices, and leave loopholes that prevent independent review of affiliate transactions. Read full quote

No public positions found.

Environment and climate

On the affordability front, we took decisive action to reduce costly delays in housing builds that make homes and renovations more expensive by streamlining inconsistent permitting and inspections processes. My hope is that this will be a great benefit to so many in our community affected by the recent hurricanes.

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.

+31 more

I oppose rollbacks of environmental safeguards and policies that put short‑term interests ahead of long‑term environmental health.

Keep mitigation within the same watershed Expand or create local or regional mitigation options so developers have credits without exporting restoration elsewhere Strengthen coastal resilience and flood mitigation protections Protect clean water and reduce pollution Preserve wetlands and wildlife habitats Prioritize stormwater improvements Restore local authority to protect environmentally sensitive areas

And I’m running because Florida’s coastlines, wetlands, and natural habitats are irreplaceable — and they deserve science‑based protection.

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.

+5 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Firearms policy

Official record

Voted Yes on Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer

Jan 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Did not vote 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.

+4 more

I oppose government intrusion into personal healthcare, family decisions, community safety, and private life. Read full quote

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 position found.

No public positions found.

Healthcare

Knowing that strong communities are built with healthy communities, we worked on public policy that would help Florida families have access to the tools and care that are needed to prevent and treat disease – including taking the fight to Parkinson’s Disease through early intervention treatments, expanding healthcare options by reestablishing a licensure framework for naturopathy, and funding newborn, genetic screenings that can help identify issues at birth to help better treat children from a young age.

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.

+105 more

Protect seniors from rising prescription and healthcare costs through state‑level consumer protections Accept Medicaid expansion dollars which will lead to: Hundreds of thousands of working Floridians receiving affordable health coverage Strengthening rural hospitals and reducing medical debt across the state Bringing billions of federal dollars home Lowers insurance premiums Improving overall health outcomes for families.

No public positions found.

Housing

On the affordability front, we took decisive action to reduce costly delays in housing builds that make homes and renovations more expensive by streamlining inconsistent permitting and inspections processes. My hope is that this will be a great benefit to so many in our community affected by the recent hurricanes.

Official record

Voted Yes on Local Housing Assistance Plans

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

Voted Yes on Housing for Veterans

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

+11 more

Require property insurance rate caps Provide statewide tax credits for roof, window, and wind mitigation upgrades for owner-occupied as well as rental properties Provide roof replacement, window, and wind mitigation grants for landlords to help reduce pass-through costs for renters Allow an independent roof inspection if the insurer requires a new roof prior to property insurance renewal to be paid by the insurance company if the roof meets underwriting standards Restore the ability of homeowners to challenge unfair insurance practices Require insurers to justify rate increases with transparent data Create a state‑backed reinsurance program that lowers premiums Crack down on insurers that delay or deny legitimate claims

I oppose state preemption that removes decision‑making power from local communities and prevents Pinellas residents from shaping the future of their own neighborhoods, schools, libraries, and elections.

No public positions found.

Immigration

Official record

Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility

Jan 15, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Did not vote on Advertisements for Representation Services

Apr 24, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility

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

+2 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Infrastructure and transportation

Official record

Voted Yes on Department of Management Services

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

Voted Yes 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.

+33 more

Expand affordable public transit options including investing in a fleet of smaller, more fuel-efficient buses for non-rush hours and for use in neighborhoods where people who live too far to walk to a bus stop can get to a larger bus stop Give employers with large numbers of mass-transit reliant employees subsidies and/or tax credits for purchasing buses to shuttle their own employe

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 Yes on Official Actions of Local Governments

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

Voted Yes on Prohibited Governmental Policies Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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

+6 more

No public position found.

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 position found.

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.

Voted Yes on Retirement

Jun 16, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

+2 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

Taxes and government spending

Official record

Did not vote on Property Tax Administration

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

Voted Yes 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.

+47 more

I oppose policies that raise costs, favor special interests, or shift financial burdens onto everyday Floridians.

Eliminate sales tax on prepared and packaged foods, paper goods, cleaning products, etc. and pay for this by closing large corporate tax loopholes

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.

Voted Yes 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

I oppose policies that hide true costs, build expensive utility capacity without verified demand, allow utilities to charge themselves inflated internal prices, and leave loopholes that prevent independent review of affiliate transactions. Read full quote

No public positions found.

Veterans

Official record

Voted Yes on Veterans Dental Care Grant Program

Feb 25, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Veterans

May 2, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Veterans

Apr 30, 2025 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

+1 more

Expanding veterans’ healthcare access with more clinicians, extended clinic hours, and satellite mental‑health sites. Read full quote

No public positions found.

Animals and wildlife

Official record

Voted Yes 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 position found.

No public positions found.

Emergency management

On the affordability front, we took decisive action to reduce costly delays in housing builds that make homes and renovations more expensive by streamlining inconsistent permitting and inspections processes. My hope is that this will be a great benefit to so many in our community affected by the recent hurricanes.

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.

Voted Yes on OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter

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

+6 more

No public position found.

No public positions found.

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