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Berny Jacques

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Position on major issues

Criminal justice and policing

TAMPA, Fla. — State Rep. Berny Jacques defended Florida’s law enforcement policies, highlighted a recent endorsement from a local police organization and argued that local governments should prioritize public safety spending if voters approve a proposed property tax overhaul.

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Energy

April 23, 2026 | by Berny Jacques Yesterday, I joined Gov. DeSantis and colleagues in Jacksonville where I witnessed the signature of HB 1217—a bill I sponsored with Rep. Snyder which bans local governments from enacting Green New Scam policies! Thanks to HB 1217, Floridians will not be bogged down by excessive regulations. Instead, Florida will lead in providing affordable and reliable energy to all!

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Environment and climate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican Rep. Berny Jacques announced Wednesday that he has secured $6.8 million in state funding for his district, including major infrastructural investments aimed at addressing chronic flooding in Pinellas County following the devastating 2024 hurricane season.

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The state representative noted that a primary focus of his funding push is mitigating heavy flood zones in House District 59, which bore the brunt of back-to-back hits from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024.

bernyforflorida.com ·

April 23, 2026 | by Berny Jacques Yesterday, I joined Gov. DeSantis and colleagues in Jacksonville where I witnessed the signature of HB 1217—a bill I sponsored with Rep. Snyder which bans local governments from enacting Green New Scam policies! Thanks to HB 1217, Floridians will not be bogged down by excessive regulations. Instead, Florida will lead in providing affordable and reliable energy to all!

bernyforflorida.com ·

Infrastructure and transportation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican Rep. Berny Jacques announced Wednesday that he has secured $6.8 million in state funding for his district, including major infrastructural investments aimed at addressing chronic flooding in Pinellas County following the devastating 2024 hurricane season.

bernyforflorida.com ·

The state representative noted that a primary focus of his funding push is mitigating heavy flood zones in House District 59, which bore the brunt of back-to-back hits from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024.

bernyforflorida.com ·

Local control

TAMPA, Fla. — State Rep. Berny Jacques defended Florida’s law enforcement policies, highlighted a recent endorsement from a local police organization and argued that local governments should prioritize public safety spending if voters approve a proposed property tax overhaul.

bernyforflorida.com ·

Taxes and government spending

TAMPA, Fla. — State Rep. Berny Jacques defended Florida’s law enforcement policies, highlighted a recent endorsement from a local police organization and argued that local governments should prioritize public safety spending if voters approve a proposed property tax overhaul.

bernyforflorida.com ·

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican Rep. Berny Jacques announced Wednesday that he has secured $6.8 million in state funding for his district, including major infrastructural investments aimed at addressing chronic flooding in Pinellas County following the devastating 2024 hurricane season.

bernyforflorida.com ·

The state representative noted that a primary focus of his funding push is mitigating heavy flood zones in House District 59, which bore the brunt of back-to-back hits from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024.

bernyforflorida.com ·

Emergency management

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican Rep. Berny Jacques announced Wednesday that he has secured $6.8 million in state funding for his district, including major infrastructural investments aimed at addressing chronic flooding in Pinellas County following the devastating 2024 hurricane season.

bernyforflorida.com ·

The state representative noted that a primary focus of his funding push is mitigating heavy flood zones in House District 59, which bore the brunt of back-to-back hits from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024.

bernyforflorida.com ·

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Voting and sponsorship record

741 votes (yes: 726, no: 13, not voting: 2), 42 sponsorships.

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