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Ron DeSantis
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Tax and Fiscal
Grade: B+
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Energy and Environment
Grade: B-
An analysis of DeSantis’ energy and environment record shows a basic commitment to limited government principles. In Congress, DeSantis consistently voted to combat overreaching government environmental regulations and as Governor prevented localities from banning fossil fuels. However, DeSantis did further growing state land holdings and supported subsidies for solar energy both at the expense of taxpayers and the private sector.
Position
Weight
Action
-4
HB 1379 Increasing State Land Purchases and Spending (2023)
Signed a Bill Growing State Land Conservation Holdings and Costs through a $100 Million Annual Spending Program.
+3
SB 540 Local Gov’t Comprehensive Plans (2023)
Signed a Bill Requiring Environmental Activist Groups who Unsuccessfully Challenge a Development Plan to Reimburse the Legal Fees of the Developer.
-5
Vetoed a Bill Which Eliminated Solar Subsidies and Reduced Electricity Costs by Reforming the State’s Net Metering Program.
+3
HB 919 Preemption Over Restriction of Utility Services (2021)
Signed a Bill Preventing Localities from Banning Fossil Fuels and Infringing the Utility Choices of Developers and Property Owners.
+4
Voted to Strengthen Property Rights and Combatting Overreach by the EPA through the Repeal of the Clean Water Rule.
+4
HJR 36 CRA Bureau of Land Management (2017)
Voted to Reduce Oil and Gas Production Costs by Overturning an Obama-Era Mandate on Methane Emissions from Drilling on Federal Lands.
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Law and Scope of Government
Grade: C
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Workforce and Labor
Grade: A
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Regulations
Grade: B-
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Individual Liberties
Grade: A
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Education
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Healthcare
Grade: B+
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Local and National Security
Grade: A
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Free Speech and Elections
Grade: A
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