Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida 2026 Liberty Lobby Days Legislative Agenda.
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Defending Liberty. Limiting Government. Protecting Floridians.
The Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida has released its 2026 Legislative Agenda in advance of Liberty Lobby Days, outlining a clear, principled roadmap rooted in constitutional conservatism, individual liberty, fiscal responsibility, and accountable government.
This agenda is not about party labels—it’s about policy outcomes that protect citizens, taxpayers, families, and constitutional rights.
Below is a breakdown of the key bills the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida supports and opposes, and why they matter.
Bills We Support
Employment, Elections & Government Accountability
HB 197 – Employment Eligibility (E-Verify Expansion)
Sponsors: Reps. Berny Jacques & Kiyan Michael
Requires all private employers—including small businesses—to use E-Verify. This strengthens lawful employment, protects American workers, and enforces existing immigration law.
HB 139 – Adverse Personnel Actions & Ethics Complaints
Sponsor: Rep. Patt Maney
Protects whistleblowers by prohibiting retaliation against individuals who report ethics violations. It reinforces transparency and accountability in government.
HJR 27 – Term Limits for County Commissioners & School Boards
Sponsor: Rep. Jeff Holcomb
Proposes a constitutional amendment to impose term limits, ensuring fresh leadership, reducing entrenched power, and restoring citizen control.
Taxes, Property Rights & Fiscal Restraint
HB 149 – Maximum Millage Rates (FY 2027–2028)
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan Chamberlin
Reforms how millage rates are calculated, signaling a path toward property tax relief and pushing back against runaway local taxation.
Public Safety & Constitutional Rights
HB 95 – Security Services on Religious Premises
Sponsor: Rep. Doug “JJ” Grow
Allows trained volunteers to provide armed security at churches and religious institutions—protecting worshippers without unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles.
HB 133 – Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer
Sponsor: Rep. Tyler Sirois
Restores constitutional consistency by lowering age thresholds and removing restrictions that infringe on lawful firearm ownership.
HB 6029 – Risk Protection Orders (Red Flag Law Repeal)
Sponsor: Rep. Tyler Sirois
Repeals firearm surrender requirements tied to risk protection orders, addressing due process concerns while preserving public safety mechanisms.
Election Integrity
HB 985 – Voter Registration & Identification
Sponsor: Rep. Berny Jacques
Strengthens voter ID requirements, verifies citizenship, and tightens vote-by-mail safeguards—protecting one citizen, one vote.
Health Care Freedom & Transparency
SB 1158 – Drug Prices & Coverage
Sponsor: Sen. Erin Grall
Introduces international drug price reference standards, increases transparency, and limits excessive reimbursement costs.
HB 917 – Health Care Freedom
Sponsor: Rep. Jeff Holcomb
Prohibits discrimination based on vaccination status, expands conscience protections, and restores patient-provider autonomy.
Immigration & Public Benefits
SB 1380 – Unauthorized Aliens
Sponsor: Sen. Jonathan Martin
Restricts public benefits to lawful residents, mandates E-Verify compliance, and strengthens enforcement against illegal employment and fraud.
Bills We Oppose
HB 991 – Elections
Sponsors: Reps. Jenna Persons-Mulicka & Tommy Gregory
Creates an “unverified” voter status that could disenfranchise eligible voters.
RLC would support this bill only if:
The hand-count strike language were removed
HB 985 voter-ID standards were fully incorporated
SB 782 – Health Care Freedom Act
Sponsor: Sen. Shevrin “Shev” Jones
Despite its title, this bill expands state involvement in health care mandates, funding, and reporting—undermining conscience protections and increasing bureaucracy.
Why This Agenda Matters
The Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida’s 2026 agenda reflects a consistent philosophy:
Liberty over bureaucracy
Citizens over government
Constitution over convenience
Accountability over career politics
Liberty Lobby Days gives Floridians the opportunity to engage lawmakers directly, advocate for principled legislation, and remind Tallahassee that power flows from the people—not the other way around.
To keep track of pending bills, please log onto: https://rlc-action.org/2026-bill-tracker/
Final Thought
In an era of expanding government and shrinking accountability, the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida is drawing a firm line in defense of freedom, property rights, election integrity, and personal responsibility.
This is not about politics as usual—
This is about preserving liberty for the next generation.
