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Senator Mack Bernard: 2026 Legislative Activity

Original title: Mack Bernard — www.flsenate.gov

June 10, 2026

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$17,025across 19 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Mack BernardARROWGROUP$1,000GOVT. AFFAIRS / CONSULTINGMar 2025
Mack BernardDOSAL TOBACCO CORPORATION$1,000TABACCO SUPPLIERFeb 2025
Mack BernardTURO INC.$1,000CARSHARING COMPANYDec 2025
Mack BernardUNIVERSAL CITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS GOVERMENT RELATIONS$1,000OPERATIONS/ THEME PARKDec 2025
Mack BernardBESTBET HOLDINGS, INC$1,000ENTERTAINMENT VENUEJan 2026
Mack BernardHELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES$1,000AGRICULTURAL SERVICESJan 2025
Mack BernardPITTMAN LAW GROUP$1,000LAW FIRMFeb 2025
Mack BernardFLORIDA ACRE$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEESep 2025
Mack BernardFLORIDA BANKERS ASSOCIATION$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEJul 2025
Mack BernardBECKER & POLIAKOFF PA$1,000LAW FIRMDec 2025
Mack BernardERICKS CONSULTANTS INC.$1,000BUSINESS MANAGEMENTDec 2025
Mack BernardFPF FIRE PC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEENov 2025
Mack BernardHCA EAST FLORIDA DIVISION AND GOOD GOVERNMENT PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEDec 2025
Mack BernardHCA NORTH FLORIDA DIVISION AND GOOD GOVERNMENT GROUP$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEDec 2025
Mack BernardHCA WEST FLORIDA DIVISION AND GOOD GOVERNMENT PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEDec 2025
Mack BernardJM FAMILY AUTOMOTIVE LLC$1,000AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRYNov 2025
Mack BernardFDA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$500POLITICAL COMMITTEMar 2025
Mack BernardFLORIDA ARCHITECTS$500POLITICAL COMMITTENov 2025
Mack BernardBAUDET FRANKLIN$25-Mar 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Residents of District 24 can review the specific policy proposals Senator Bernard sponsored in 2026, including initiatives related to property tax exemptions, housing, and small business regulations, to understand his legislative priorities.

Who is mentioned in the record

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District 24 Residents

Residents are represented by the senator and are subject to the outcomes of the legislation he proposes.

Small Business Owners

The senator introduced legislation specifically regarding property tax assessments for property used by small businesses.

Property Owners

The senator introduced multiple bills regarding homestead exemptions and property tax benefits for long-term owners.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This page provides an overview of Florida State Senator Mack Bernard's committee assignments and the list of bills he introduced during the 2026 legislative session. It details the status of his proposed legislation, most of which did not advance past the committee stage.

Key Facts

  • Senator Mack Bernard represents District 24, which consists of part of Palm Beach County.
  • Senator Bernard served on nine committees, including Ethics and Elections (Vice Chair), Agriculture, and Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development.
  • Senator Bernard introduced 31 bills during the 2026 session.
  • 30 of the 31 bills introduced by Senator Bernard died in their respective committees on March 13, 2026.
  • One bill, S 554 (Nonprofit Corporations), was laid on the table on March 4, 2026, and referred to HB 797.
  • Proposed legislation included multiple bills regarding homestead property tax exemptions for seniors and long-term owners.
  • Proposed legislation included bills regarding property tax assessments for small businesses.
  • Proposed legislation included bills regarding property insurance, affordable housing, and behavioral health services.
  • Proposed legislation included bills regarding criminal justice, such as parole and surrendering to law enforcement.

Why It Matters

Residents of District 24 can review the specific policy proposals Senator Bernard sponsored in 2026, including initiatives related to property tax exemptions, housing, and small business regulations, to understand his legislative priorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the bills Senator Bernard introduced in 2026?
Most of the bills introduced by Senator Bernard did not pass; they died in their assigned committees on March 13, 2026.
What areas of policy did Senator Bernard focus on in 2026?
His legislative proposals covered property tax exemptions, small business tax assessments, property insurance, affordable housing, criminal justice, and education.

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High volume of property tax legislation

A significant portion of the senator's 2026 legislative agenda was focused on property tax exemptions and assessments for homesteads and small businesses.

Connected Entities

personMack BernardFlorida State Senator representing District 24Map →
organizationFlorida SenateThe legislative body where the senator servesMap →
locationDistrict 24The district in Palm Beach County represented by Senator BernardMap →

Sources

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www.flsenate.gov

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