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State Representative, District 59

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Berny Jacques

 

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Susan R. Leff

 

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Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

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Agriculture and rural policy

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Artificial intelligence

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Civil rights and freedoms

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Official record (1)

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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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Economy, jobs and wages

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Official record (8)

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Education

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Official record (94)

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Elections and voting

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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! Read full quote

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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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Families and social services

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Official record (8)

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Firearms policy

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Official record (7)

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Government reform

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Official record (36)

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Healthcare

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Housing

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Official record (13)

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Immigration

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Official record (9)

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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.

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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.

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National security and foreign policy

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Official record (1)

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Social Security and retirement

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Official record (4)

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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.

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Technology and privacy

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Official record (8)

Official record (8)

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Veterans

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Official record (4)

Official record (4)

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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.

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