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State Representative, District 117

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Kevin Chambliss

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Position on major issues

Agriculture and rural policy

Rep. Chambliss sponsored legislation to protect sensitive investigative records handled by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This helps state agencies work with law enforcement and regulators without compromising active investigations.

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Criminal justice and policing

Rep. Chambliss helped pass a new law to better protect people who share tips with Crime Stoppers. The measure keeps tipsters’ identities and communications confidential, making it safer for residents to speak up and help law enforcement solve crimes.

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Rep. Chambliss sponsored legislation to protect sensitive investigative records handled by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This helps state agencies work with law enforcement and regulators without compromising active investigations.

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Rep. Chambliss helped advance legislation that allows incarcerated Floridians to earn credit toward certain professional licenses while completing education programs. The policy supports people preparing to reenter the workforce and build a stable future after incarceration.

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Rep. Chambliss worked across the aisle on a bill to make it easier for people with past criminal records to pursue barbering and cosmetology licenses. The bill passed both chambers unanimously, showing strong bipartisan support for second chances and access to work, though it was ultimately vetoed.

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Investing in Public Safety Backing our first responders and proven, community-based solutions to keep our neighborhoods safe.

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Economy, jobs and wages

Rep. Chambliss worked across the aisle on a bill to make it easier for people with past criminal records to pursue barbering and cosmetology licenses. The bill passed both chambers unanimously, showing strong bipartisan support for second chances and access to work, though it was ultimately vetoed.

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Creating Jobs & Economic Opportunities Growing good-paying jobs and supporting small businesses to build a stronger local economy for South Dade.

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Education

Rep. Chambliss championed legislation to bring more transparency and accountability to certain special-education classrooms through the use of classroom cameras. The proposal passed the House unanimously and focused on giving families more peace of mind and students stronger protections.

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Fully funding our public schools, supporting our teachers, and giving every child in District 117 a real path to opportunity.

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Environment and climate

Rep. Chambliss has also supported enacted legislation on domestic violence protections, PFAS contamination, online safety for minors, HIV prevention, antisemitism, victim compensation, and honoring the Tuskegee Airmen. His broader record reflects a focus on public safety, health, justice, and community recognition.

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Healthcare

Rep. Chambliss has also supported enacted legislation on domestic violence protections, PFAS contamination, online safety for minors, HIV prevention, antisemitism, victim compensation, and honoring the Tuskegee Airmen. His broader record reflects a focus on public safety, health, justice, and community recognition.

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Housing

Expanding affordable housing and protecting renters and homeowners so families can afford to stay in the communities they call home.

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Taking on the property-insurance crisis to bring down premiums and hold insurance companies accountable to South Florida families.

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Voting and sponsorship record

741 votes (no: 84, yes: 566, not voting: 91), 43 sponsorships.

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