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2024 Legislative Agenda
- Armando Ibarra
- Jan 9, 2024
- 4 min read
Updated: Mar 22, 2024
Miami Young Republicans are leading the charge as legislators and advocates in Tallahassee, passing important bills and reforms to ensure Florida continues to be the most dynamic state in the nation.
We are delighted to share with you our 2024 legislative priorities. MiamiYRs is activating members and friends to support key bills sponsored by Young Republicans in the Florida legislature.
Session At-A-Glance
👥 40 Senators | 💰 $115B Budget |
👥 120 Representatives | 📄 1,800+ Bills |
📅 60 Days | ⌛ Ends March 8th |
Policy Objectives
Click each objective below to see list of legislative priorities.
STOP CCP INFLUENCE
Vape products from China
SB 1006 by Perry & HB 1007 by Overdorf
We must protect residents from dangerous Chinese cartridges & chemicals.
Government Accountability
HB 735 by Andrade & SB 734 by Ingoglia
Prohibits individuals from soliciting or accepting anything of value from foreign country of concern
Threat from China/Cuba axis
SM 540 by Avila & HM 351 by Porras
Highlighting threat from Chinese bases in Cuba & urging US gov’t to take action.
E-commerce vendors in China
SB 1342 by Calatayud
Hold e-commerce vendors from China accountable for deceiving & defrauding FL consumers.
SECURE OUR ELECTIONS
Secure ballot boxes
HB 671 by Borrero & SB 190 by Garcia
Requires that ballots, ballot stubs, ballot boxes, and transfer containers be supervised and transported by law enforcement officers at all times.
Secure voting systems
HB 359 by Jacques & SB 1752 by Ingoglia
Authorizes counties to hand count ballots and applies standards and restrictions to ensure the security of voting software systems.
PROTECT CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Social media use by minors
HB 1 by Sirois, McFarland & Raynor
Parents must be empowered to protect children online through age verification in app stores for all social media apps.
Harmful online materials
HB 3 by Jacques & Lopez
Requires age verification for websites that provide adult, harmful, or objectionable materials.
No vagrancy in public spaces
HB 1365 by Garrison & SB 1530 by Martin Prohibits camping or vagrancy in public areas and provides additional legal tools to local governments.
Fight Against Human Trafficking
HB 1379 by Amesty & SB 1690 by Yarborough
Prohibits employment of anyone younger than 21 in adult entertainment venues and requires these venues to check the ID's of all employees.
PROMOTE NEXT-GEN EDUCATION
Instruction in history of communism
HB 1349 by Buchanan & SB 1264 by Collins
We support expanding required curriculum on the history, crimes, and victims of communism and propose establishing the Institute for Freedom in the Americas.
Computer science education
SB 1344 by Calatayud & HB 483 by Pittman
Establishes the AI in Education Task Force and requires the development of statewide computer education courses for K-12, to ensure Florida is a leader in the innovative industries of the future.
Career & Technical Education
HB 917 by Snyder & SB 460 by Simon
Strengthening vocational and technical training and providing additional educational opportunities for young people in high demand fields.
Funding for semiconductor institute
We believe in developing the advanced manufacturing industry in our state and providing educational opportunities for high-paying next-gen jobs.
MiamiYRs in the Florida Legislature
We are proud to support Miami Young Republicans in the legislature: Speaker Designate Daniel Perez, Senator Bryan Avila, Senator Alexis Calatayud, Rep. Demi Busatta Cabrera, Rep. David Borrero, Rep. Juan Carlos Porras, and Rep. Mike Redondo.
What We Are Saying
"Lawmakers have a responsibility to protect Floridians from abusive e-commerce vendors and platforms from China, and to ensure that fentanyl-laced vaping devices from China don't make it into the hands of children or young people." — Vice President Jaime Figueras in reference to SB1342 by Sen. Calatayud and SB1006/HB1007
"Young Republicans in the legislature are working to secure ballots and voting systems, ensuring that Florida continues to be a national leader in election integrity." — Secretary Miguel Granda in reference to HB671 by Rep. Borrero and HB359 by Rep. Berny Jacques
"We believe in protecting children online and support empowering parents via parental controls and age verification at the app store level, which will shield kids from harmful content, protect their identity online, and secure their data from unknown parties." — Chairman Armando Ibarra in reference to HB1 by Rep. Tyler Sirois and Rep. Fiona McFarland.
"Young people are moving to South Florida by the tens of thousands because they want to enjoy clean, safe, and secure streets. We will never tolerate the vagrancy, criminality, and social decay that plague once-great cities like New York and San Francisco." — Driena Sixto, our Director of Political Action and Southeast Manager for Turning Point Action, in reference to SB1530 by Sen. Jonathan Martin and HB 1379 by Rep. Carolina Amesty.
"Miami Young Republicans passed first-in-the-nation legislation requiring schools to teach about the crimes and victims of communism, and this year we are working to expand these requirements to ensure that children and young adults know this important history." — Chairman Armando Ibarra, in reference to HB1349 by Rep. James Buchanan.
"We thank Sen. Calatayud for showcasing how Young Republicans are leading on next-gen education and fully support her bill requiring schools to teach all students about computer science topics that are fundamental to the jobs of tomorrow." — Jessica Fernandez Ibarra, Director of Club Development, in reference to SB1344 by Sen. Calatayud.
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