Bobby Payne

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Bobby Payne


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist 20


Incumbent

No


Links

Bobby Payne websites FacebookXLinkedIn

EDUCATION

Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, BS, 1994

NovaSoutheastern University, Fort Lauderdale, MBA, 1998

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

United Way of Putnam County, Former Board member and Treasurer 7 years, Putnam County Chamber of Commerce

Former Board chair, 24 year Board member, Rotary Sunrise of Palatka, 24 years, former President and board member

Haven Hospice, Roberts Care Center, Capital Fundraising Committee and Current Advisory, Timiqua Boy Scouts

Former District Chair and fundraising chair, ARC of Putnam County, Co-chair w wife of the annual fundraisier

SJRSC, Executive Athletic Board, Former President of PHS

Athletic club, Putnam First Cancer Committee, Board Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Rep, District 19, 6

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

none

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (2)

Florida Family Action

Trump Club of St. John's County

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Paul Renner, Speaker Designate

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Keith Perry (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (16)

A Stronger Florida (2021)

Building a Better Economy (2016)

Committee for Accessible Government (2020)

Conservative and Principled Leadership for Florida (2021)

Conservative Principles for Florida (2020)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2018)

Florida Justice Association (2016)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2018)

National Fire Sprinkler Association (2016)

Walt Disney Company (2017)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only after 15 weeks or if serious health condition of the mother, confirmed by 2 doctors. We passed Legislation in the Florida House to that effect this year.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

We extended Corporate Federal tax code reductions extended in Fl for 2 additional years in 2019 and 2020 helping to provide jobs and a strong growth economy. The Federal tax cut and jobs act by President Trump created a booming economy, only to fail under Biden. In Florida we are continue to reduce the Tax on lease and business rent tax with expected abolishment by 2024. As the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, My bill created 10 tax exempt Holidays for consumers that was the largest sales tax reduction in State history of $1.2 billion over 2 years. Expect that we will continue to reduce taxes and remain income tax free as a state.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Our budget is balanced in Florida. The Federal Government however has incentivized people NOT to work. I would reduce hand out programs other than for the elderly, disabled and needy. Not bolster programs that do not encourage individuals working and providing better quality of life through individual responsibility.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Only if the religion becomes a “cult,” not a true religion and harms or endangers individuals, children or outsiders.


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

C

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

No circumstances, voluntarily only!


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Not fund foreign Mid Eastern Countries that are not our Allies. Not engage in deals with Iran, the Taliban or ISIS.

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Only persons with LEGALLY OBTAINED documents, no one illegally


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Strongly Agree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a judeo-Christian. Strong faith to god almighty.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I have been a part of proposing and supporting several election laws in Florida Primarily no outside influence from billionaires attempting to put items on our ballot through ballot harvesting, paying for petitions. Would abolish the Constitutional Revision Commission, certain not allow them to put more than One single subject item in ballot referendums for voters which only creates confusion. And finally continue to enforce that criminals that lose their rights must pay fines, fees and restitution for their crimes before betting their rights back.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Racism in my opinion is not, but many would have American people believe that through CRT, expressions of BLM and woke philosophies are. I believe all people were created equal and individual accomplishments are and should be based on hard work, performance and not skin colors.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

A

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Providing safety and security to American People

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Public information on me can be found by viewing my web site, my constant contact page, the Florida House web page or by googling my name.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I am in my 6 th years as a House Member, very conservative, passed on laws in my first year that shifted the burden of proof on Stand You Ground trials to the State and not the defendant, strong on second amendment rights and have served on the Speakers Leadership Team. I am committed to making Florida the best place on the country to live work and play. Believe in strong dailies and the constitution.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

None as long as they are legal. I believe in Constitutional carry

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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