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Republican
· Representative
Omar Blanco
Represents District 115 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
94%
on 103 party-line votes · House Republicans median 99%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 575 of 601 roll calls · House median 95%
Their bills that became law
4 of 15
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 2
Roll calls on record
601
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 4, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Session.
How Omar Blanco votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Omar Blanco sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Omar Blanco is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
6 of 103 party-line votes.
S1296 · Public Employees Relations Commission
In plain English Revises rules for the Public Employees Relations Commission regarding subpoenas, employee organization registration, election procedures, bargaining unit petitions, and filing charges.
House: Third Reading RCS#798 · 2026-03-11 · Passed 73–37 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4051 · Pace Fire Rescue District, Santa Rosa County
House: Third Reading RCS#626 · 2026-03-03 · Passed 84–25 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4053 · Avalon Beach-Mulat Fire Protection District, Santa Rosa County
In plain English Exempts churches and religious institutions from certain property assessments and revises how assessments are calculated for residential and large industrial properties.
House: Third Reading RCS#627 · 2026-03-03 · Passed 83–27 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4053 · Avalon Beach-Mulat Fire Protection District, Santa Rosa County
In plain English Exempts churches and religious institutions from certain property assessments and revises how assessments are calculated for residential and large industrial properties.
House State Affairs Committee · 2026-02-17 · Passed 16–7 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4051 · Pace Fire Rescue District, Santa Rosa County
House State Affairs Committee · 2026-02-17 · Passed 16–7 · most Republicans voted the other way
H0375 · Autonomous Practice by a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
House: Third Reading RCS#462 · 2026-02-04 · Passed 78–28 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
H0399 · Land Use and Development Regulations
House State Affairs Committee · 2026-02-24 · Passed 16–10
H1071 · Education
House Student Academic Success Subcommittee · 2026-01-21 · Passed 12–5
H0339 · Advertisement of a Harmful Vaccine
House Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee · 2026-02-11 · Passed 12–4
H1001 · Official Actions of Local Governments
House Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee · 2026-02-11 · Passed 12–4
H0529 · Community-based Care Lead Agency and Subcontractor Liability
House Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee · 2026-02-03 · Passed 11–3
Democrats they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Kim DanielsDemocrat · District 14 · 64 shared contested votes
78%
Jose AlvarezDemocrat · District 46 · 83 shared contested votes
54%
Debra TendrichDemocrat · District 89 · 90 shared contested votes
47%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (26 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Omar Blanco was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced15
Out of committee5
Passed one chamber5
Passed both chambers4
Became law4
Never left committee3
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 2 bills that became law this session.
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
In plain English Prohibits the sale and use of certain firefighting foam, requires entities to report their inventories and disposal plans, and mandates wastewater testing for harmful chemicals.
Official synopsis: Prohibits, beginning on specified date, certain use & sale, purchase, or distribution of aqueous film-forming foam; requires, beginning on specified date, certain entities to submit aqueous film-forming foam inventories & disposal plans to DEP; prohibits, beginning on specified date, possession & use of aqueous film-forming…
Became lawChapter No. 2026-158 · 2026-06-17
Pub. Rec./Office of Financial Regulation
In plain English Expands a public records exemption for the Office of Financial Regulation's investigation files to include virtual currency businesses, stablecoin issuers, and certain money transmitters.
Official synopsis: Expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the Office of Financial Regulation concerning or during the course of an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including customer and consumer complaints, to incorporate the inclusion of documents relating to virtual currency businesses,…
Became lawChapter No. 2026-130; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 175 (Ch. 2026-176), CS/HB 505 (Ch. ~session~-2026-178) · 2026-06-12
Student Health and Safety
In plain English Revises epilepsy education programs, seizure action plans, employee training requirements, and makes training valid for five years.
Official synopsis: Revises DOH responsibilities for educational programs concerning epilepsy; revises requirements for student's individualized seizure action plan; revises list of which employees must complete training in care of students with epilepsy & seizure disorders; & provides that training is valid for 5 years.
Became lawChapter No. 2026-75 · 2026-05-12
Faith-based Content in Batterers' Intervention Programs
In plain English Allows batterers' intervention programs to include faith-based activities but prohibits requiring participation in them.
Official synopsis: Specifies that batterers' intervention programs may include faith-based activities, but may not require participation in such activities.
Became lawChapter No. 2026-71 · 2026-05-12
Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers
Requires copy of complaint, signed by complainant under oath, to be provided to law enforcement officers & correctional officers who are under investigation before any interrogation begins; provides exception if complaint is accompanied by corroborating evidence; prohibits certain personnel actions from being taken against law…
Passed one chamberDied on Calendar · 2026-03-13
Hands-free Driving
Prohibits person who violates careless driving provisions from operating vehicle while using wireless communications device in handheld manner; provides additional penalties for person who violates such provisions & operates vehicle while using such device in handheld manner; authorizes first-time offenders to participate in wireless communications…
FailedDied in State Affairs Committee · 2026-03-13
Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Provides that specified exemptions apply to licensed & unlicensed veterinary technicians; revises membership of Board of Veterinary Medicine; provides requirements for licensure of veterinary technicians; provides continuing education requirements for renewal of licensed veterinary technicians' licenses; prohibits certain persons from taking specified actions relating to…
FailedDied in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
Local Regulation of Drinking Straws and Stirrers
Prohibits local governmental entities from enacting any rule, regulation, or ordinance for drinking straws or stirrers which does not meet specified requirements; provides requirements for local governmental entities that elect to enact rules, regulations, or ordinances for drinking straws or stirrers.
FailedDied in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
School Safety Equipment
Requires private schools & public schools, including charter schools, to have specified safety equipment on each campus of school; requires DOE, in coordination with FDLE, to establish minimum specifications for such equipment; authorizes schools to use specified funds to meet requirements of such safety equipment;…
FailedDied in Education Administration Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
Cybersecurity Standards and Liability
Prohibits local governments from imposing certain cybersecurity standards or processes on vendors; defines "vendor"; prohibits local governments from adopting or enforcing certain cybersecurity standards or processes; provides that local government, covered entity, or third-party agent that complies with certain requirements is not liable in connection…
FailedDied in State Affairs Committee · 2026-03-13
Public Accountancy
Authorizes Board of Accountancy to competitively procure contracted services with certain corporations not for profit for performance of certain duties assigned to Division of Certified Public Accounting of DBPR; authorizes board to rescind such contracted services at any time by majority vote; revises education &…
FailedDied in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
Water Safety Requirements for the Rental of Residential Property
Requires vacation rental licensee to equip certain rental units with specified water safety features; provides for civil liability; provides exception.
FailedDied in Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
Relief/Jose Correa/Miami-Dade County
Provides relief of Jose Correa; provides appropriation to compensate Jose Correa for injuries sustained as result of negligence of employee of Miami-Dade County; provides limitation on payment of compensation & certain fees.
Not out of committeeLaid on Table, refer to SB 14 · 2026-03-11
Security Services on Religious Premises
Exempts certain persons providing voluntary armed security services at churches or ecclesiastical or denominational organizations from specified requirements; provides requirements such persons must meet to qualify for exemption.
Not out of committeeLaid on Table, refer to CS/SB 52 · 2026-03-11
Commercial Driving Schools
Authorizes DHSMV to enter into interagency agreements with tax collectors for specified purpose; specifies that such interagency agreement is delegation of authority of department to tax collector; provides that such interagency agreement may include, but need not be limited to, certain grants of authority.
Not out of committeeLaid on Table, refer to SB 584 · 2026-03-10
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S1668 · 2026-03-13
Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (House: Third Reading RCS#852)
H0905 · 2026-03-13
Foreign Influence (House: Third Reading RCS#853)
H0399 · 2026-03-13
Land Use and Development Regulations (House: Third Reading RCS#858)
H1279 · 2026-03-13
Education (House: Third Reading RCS#855)
S7040 · 2026-03-13
Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/Executive Office of the Governor (House: Third Reading RCS#860)
H1087 · 2026-03-12
Pub. Rec./Office of Financial Regulation (House: Third Reading RCS#830)
H1329 · 2026-03-12
Local Government Finances (House: Third Reading RCS#831)
H0925 · 2026-03-12
Clerks of the Court (House: Third Reading RCS#822)
H1443 · 2026-03-12
Parkinson's Disease Registry (House: Third Reading RCS#835)
H1417 · 2026-03-12
Department of Environmental Protection (House: Third Reading RCS#826)
H7031 · 2026-03-12
Internal Revenue Code (House: Third Reading RCS#840)
H1503 · 2026-03-12
Computer Science Education and Certification (House: Third Reading RCS#816)
H1085 · 2026-03-12
Local Government Cyber Security (House: Third Reading RCS#817)
H1073 · 2026-03-12
Public Education (House: Third Reading RCS#836)
H0145 · 2026-03-12
Claims Against the Government (House: Third Reading RCS#823)
H0755 · 2026-03-12
Areas of Critical State Concern (House: Third Reading RCS#827)
H0757 · 2026-03-12
School Safety (House: Third Reading RCS#834)
H0245 · 2026-03-12
Child Pornography Terminology (House: Third Reading RCS#824)
H0273 · 2026-03-12
Special District Funding (House: Third Reading RCS#832)
H1471 · 2026-03-12
Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations (House: Third Reading RCS#820)
H1515 · 2026-03-12
Pub. Rec./Uterine Fibroid Research Database (House: Third Reading RCS#839)
H1031 · 2026-03-12
Customer Service Callback Queues (House: Third Reading RCS#833)
H0625 · 2026-03-12
Justice Administrative Commission (House: Third Reading RCS#825)
H1473 · 2026-03-12
Pub. Rec./Terrorist Organizations (House: Third Reading RCS#821)
S0628 · 2026-03-12
Transportation Facility Designations (House: Third Reading RCS#844)
H0589 · 2026-03-12
Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits (House: Third Reading RCS#829)
H1389 · 2026-03-12
Affordable Housing (House: Third Reading RCS#846)
H0803 · 2026-03-12
Building Permits and Inspections (House: Third Reading RCS#841)
H1451 · 2026-03-12
Utility Services (House: Third Reading RCS#845)
H0327 · 2026-03-12
Uterine Fibroid Research Database (House: Third Reading RCS#838)
H0505 · 2026-03-12
Virtual Currency Kiosks (House: Third Reading RCS#842)
H0697 · 2026-03-12
Drug Prices and Coverage (House: Third Reading RCS#837)
H1019 · 2026-03-12
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (House: Third Reading RCS#828)
S0474 · 2026-03-12
Military Affairs (House: Third Reading RCS#849)
S0182 · 2026-03-12
Education (House: Third Reading RCS#850)
H0991 · 2026-03-12
Elections (House: Third Reading RCS#847)
S0598 · 2026-03-12
Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services (House: Third Reading RCS#848)
S0688 · 2026-03-11
Naturopathic Medicine (House: Third Reading RCS#783)
S0156 · 2026-03-11
Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel (House: Third Reading RCS#781)
S0182 · 2026-03-11
Education (House: Third Reading RCS#791)
S0800 · 2026-03-11
Engineering (House: Third Reading RCS#794)
S0212 · 2026-03-11
Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators (House: Third Reading RCS#796)
S0014 · 2026-03-11
Relief of Jose Correa by Miami-Dade County (House: Third Reading RCS#807)
S1568 · 2026-03-11
Use of Digital Currency by the Department of Financial Services (House: Third Reading RCS#808)
S0288 · 2026-03-11
Rural Electric Cooperatives (House: Third Reading RCS#813)
S1580 · 2026-03-11
Illegal Gaming (House: Third Reading RCS#788)
S1220 · 2026-03-11
Transportation (House: Third Reading RCS#785)
S1690 · 2026-03-11
Child Care and Early Learning Services (House: Third Reading RCS#800)
S0484 · 2026-03-11
Data Centers (House: Third Reading RCS#809)
S0052 · 2026-03-11
Security Services at Places of Worship (House: Third Reading RCS#795)
S0962 · 2026-03-11
Affordable Housing (House: Third Reading RCS#786)
S0686 · 2026-03-11
Agricultural Enclaves (House: Third Reading RCS#792)
S1062 · 2026-03-11
Speech and Debate Education (House: Third Reading RCS#784)
S0578 · 2026-03-11
Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Initiative (House: Third Reading RCS#803)
S0386 · 2026-03-11
Farm Equipment (House: Third Reading RCS#797)
S0848 · 2026-03-11
Stormwater Treatment (House: Third Reading RCS#805)
S0124 · 2026-03-11
Florida Virtual School (House: Third Reading RCS#811)
S1452 · 2026-03-11
Department of Financial Services (House: Third Reading RCS#799)
S0844 · 2026-03-11
Sickle Cell Disease Care Management and Treatment Continuing Education (House: Third Reading RCS#814)
S1614 · 2026-03-11
Enforcement of the Florida Building Code (House: Third Reading RCS#789)
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