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Position on major issues
Position on major issues
Abortion and reproductive policy
She fought to protect Floridians’ right to vote on Amendment 4, called out the intimidation of petition signers by state officials and law enforcement, and stood shoulder to shoulder with advocates defending reproductive freedom — even being arrested while protesting for women’s rights.
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Agriculture and rural policy
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Artificial intelligence
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Pursue Hardened Infrastructure Grants for District 30 schools Secure direct state funding for AI-integrated weapon detection systems at every school entrance Finish the work our community's loss forced the state to start — this district includes Parkland, and we know the price of unfinished promises
Sources
http://www.electrivera.com
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Civil rights and freedoms
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Criminal justice and policing
She wrote and passed laws to end the statute of limitations on child sexual abuse, enact the nation’s toughest mandatory-reporting requirements, and establish Child Safety Zones to keep predators away from schools and parks.
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https://laurenbook.com/about
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Economy, jobs and wages
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Bringing state development funds to our cities, with mandates to hire locally and pay higher wages.
Sources
http://www.electrivera.com
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Education
She expanded Medicaid for new moms and babies, funded mental health services in our schools and for our first responders, and led the Learning with Dignity effort to make sure no girl misses class because she can’t afford period products. Read full quote
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https://laurenbook.com/about
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Expanding homestead savings while guaranteeing full funding for police, firefighters, and classrooms.
Sources
http://www.electrivera.com
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Elections and voting
She fought to protect Floridians’ right to vote on Amendment 4, called out the intimidation of petition signers by state officials and law enforcement, and stood shoulder to shoulder with advocates defending reproductive freedom — even being arrested while protesting for women’s rights.
Voting & Values Hector believes no Floridian should be disenfranchised due to cost, distance, or lack of access to vital records. Read full quote
Sources
http://www.electrivera.com
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Energy
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Environment and climate
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Push and support a Canal Reclamation Project for District 30
Sources
http://www.electrivera.com
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Families and social services
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Firearms policy
After the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, she led the effort to pass Florida’s historic gun safety law — improving school safety, raising the rifle purchase age to 21, banning bump stocks, and creating red-flag protections that have kept guns out of dangerous hands.
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https://laurenbook.com/about
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Government reform
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Healthcare
She fought to lower prescription drug prices, reduce homeowners insurance costs for low-income seniors, and expand access to affordable health care for Florida’s most vulnerable residents.
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https://laurenbook.com/priorities
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Modernizing school safety with airport-grade screening systems so our kids can learn free of fear, and making mental health counselors available to students.
Sources
http://www.electrivera.com
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Housing
Lauren took on Florida’s insurance crisis head-on by filing legislation to provide rebates for homeowners struggling with rising premiums and pushing for greater transparency and accountability from the insurance industry. Read full quote
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https://laurenbook.com/priorities
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A state-backed, low-rate bond program to stop sudden, crushing fee hikes caused by mandatory reserve requirements and extensive repairs.
Sources
http://www.electrivera.com
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Immigration
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Infrastructure and transportation
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Push and support a Canal Reclamation Project for District 30
Sources
http://www.electrivera.com
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Local control
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aging drainage infrastructure across the district is overwhelmed by unchecked growth, causing seasonal flooding. See Hector's Canal Reclamation and Home Rule plans under Priorities above for the full fix.
Sources
http://www.electrivera.com
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National security and foreign policy
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Social Security and retirement
She fought to lower prescription drug prices, reduce homeowners insurance costs for low-income seniors, and expand access to affordable health care for Florida’s most vulnerable residents.
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Taxes and government spending
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Expanding homestead savings while guaranteeing full funding for police, firefighters, and classrooms.
Sources
http://www.electrivera.com
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Technology and privacy
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Pursue Hardened Infrastructure Grants for District 30 schools Secure direct state funding for AI-integrated weapon detection systems at every school entrance Finish the work our community's loss forced the state to start — this district includes Parkland, and we know the price of unfinished promises
Sources
http://www.electrivera.com
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Veterans
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Healthcare Lower costs without higher taxes is the goal — Hector backs state-level legislation encouraging self-funding healthcare models, expanded state-negotiated prescription pricing, increased telehealth access, and targeted subsidies for vulnerable populations. Read full quote
Sources
http://www.electrivera.com
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Emergency management
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No. Hector supports state legislation prohibiting insurance carriers from denying a valid claim or death benefit simply because the loss occurred during a Governor-declared state of emergency, such as a hurricane. Read full quote
Sources
http://www.electrivera.com
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Lauren Book
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State Senator, District 30
Position on major issues
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