

ISSUES

FIGHTING INFLATION
Senator Jim Boyd recognizes the challenges Florida families face given the high cost of groceries and other essential goods. Senator Boyd has advanced broad based tax cuts year after year to support families and small businesses as they struggle with the inflation crisis caused by Joe Biden’s destructive fiscal policies.

SECURING THE BORDER
Public safety is one of the most important roles of government. Yet, due to the failure of the Biden-Harris administration to secure our borders, criminals are bringing violence and drugs to communities across the Southeast. As part of the Florida Legislature, Senator Jim Boyd has increased penalties for illegal immigrants who commit crimes and reaffirmed Florida as a law and order state. Crime – especially from illegals – will not be tolerated in the Sunshine State.

BRING DOWN INSURANCE COSTS
Senator Jim Boyd has developed and implemented comprehensive reforms to rein in frivolous litigation and bring down the cost of insurance premiums. These major policy changes are beginning to stabilize the market, bringing more competition and greater choice for consumers.

EXPANDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The cost of housing in Florida has skyrocketed in recent years. In 2023, Senator Jim Boyd shepherded the Live Local Act, a comprehensive statewide strategy to increase affordable housing opportunities. The legislation works with developers to create more affordable options, increases supply for multifamily housing and incentivizes home ownership.

BUYING AMERICAN FIRST
Senator Jim Boyd has developed and implemented comprehensive reforms to rein in frivolous litigation and bring down the cost of insurance premiums. These major policy changes are beginning to stabilize the market, bringing more competition and greater choice for consumers.

EXPANDING CHOICE IN EDUCATION
As a father and grandfather, Senator Jim Boyd recognizes the important role families play in their child’s education. In 2023, the Florida Legislature passed legislation to expand school choice eligibility to all Florida students.

CONSERVING NATURAL RESOURCES
Senator Boyd has made historic investments in expanding Florida’s Wildlife Corridor, a series of connected public and private lands that provide habitat for endangered species. Through land acquisition and conservation easements, these lands are forever protected from development, ensuring that they will help preserve Florida’s natural beauty, restore Florida’s water resources and generate oxygen to the atmosphere.

MEET JIM BOYD
Jim Boyd currently serves as Republican Majority Leader in the Florida Senate. He represents District 20, which includes parts of Manatee and Hillsborough counties.
Under the leadership of Senate President Ben Albritton, Boyd serves as a member of the Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight, Joint Legislative Budget Commission, Agriculture Committee, Banking and Insurance Committee, Fiscal Policy Committee, Regulated Industries Committee and Rules Committee.
