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James Buchanan
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Position on major issues
Criminal justice and policing
Allows First Responder and Military Branch flags to be flown, without penalty, in HOA's. (CS/CS/HB 437) Co-sponsored the Firefighters Cancer Bill (HB 7129). Co-sponsor of the “Offenses Against Firefighters”.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Economy, jobs and wages
Co-sponsored Deregulation of Professions & Occupations Bill (HB 1193).
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Education
SB 1264 History of Communism creates a required instructional curriculum for public school students on the atrocities and following consequences done by communist regimes.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Supported Governor DeSantis’ initiative on increased Teacher Salaries.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Secured millions for the MOTE Marine STEM Educational Laboratory at their new facility.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Environment and climate
Secured $1,500,000 for the Dona Bay Restoration Project.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Secured $100,000 for the Venice Stormwater Outfall Phase 1.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Warm Mineral Springs Septic to Sewer Conversion (HB 2791).
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Banned ESG and DEI policies, programs, and departments. Record funding for water quality projects and environmental restoration.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Water Quality & Environment State Land Acquisition Codifies $100 Million annually to the Florida Forever Land Acquisition program. Increases priority to projects within the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Decreases red tape in Land Conservation (CS/HB 7047) Funding for Environmental Resource Management $536 Million will be committed to protecting Florida natural resources. Amount will increase due to being funded with the 2021 Seminole Gaming Compact. Landmark legislation that separates Florida from the Country in Land Conservation. (CS/CS/HB 1417) Secured Funding for Red Tide Mitigation.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Healthcare
Supported Telehealth in Florida, which has proved critical to providing care throughout the Pandemic.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Individuals with Disabilities Mandates The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) to offer an online waiver application. Appropriates $38 Million to assist families in pre-enrollment. (SB 1758) Dental & Dental Hygiene Bill (HB 1273) opening up Florida to out of state Dental Specialists. Sponsor of the Medical Billing Legislation (HB 959) for transparency in upfront medical billing for procedures.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Housing
Went toe-toe with Big Insurance companies and other politicians to lower costs.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Will construct the Nancy Detert Residential Community.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Immigration
Passed new laws to keep Florida safe from illegal immigration.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Co-sponsor of the Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill requiring state & local government agencies to use best efforts to support enforcement of federal immigration law.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Infrastructure and transportation
Secured $100,000 for the Venice Stormwater Outfall Phase 1.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Warm Mineral Springs Septic to Sewer Conversion (HB 2791).
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
$17,500,000 in Appropriations over the past two sessions.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
$2,000,000 in Appropriations for local projects
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Blue Ridge/ Salford Sewer expansion and Price road mitigation and Mobility Project
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
$21 Million in funding secured for SRQ Terminal Expansion and Baggage Improvements
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Taxes and government spending
Supported billions in tax reliefs to ease the affects of Bidenflation
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Co-sponsored Local Government Fiscal Transparency Bill (HB 1149).
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Passed a sound & fiscal budget reserving billions for natural disasters.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Technology and privacy
Took on Big Tech companies to keep children safe.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Veterans
Co-sponsored HB 1329, which connects employers to Veterans and offers expanded outreach, marketing, and support services for Veterans.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Other statements
Sponsored Property Owners right to Install, Display, and store Items.
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https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930013626/https://www.buchananforflorida.com/the-issues
Pages we use for this candidate
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https://www.votejamesbuchanan.comhttps://www.buchananforflorida.com
https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4731&LegislativeTermId=91
Voting and sponsorship record
741 votes (yes: 706, no: 15, not voting: 20), 37 sponsorships.
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