Issues
Florida’s Emergency
Preparedness
Senator DiCeglie sponsored a major legislative overhaul (SB 180) designed to modernize Florida’s disaster planning and coordination between state and local agencies. This legislation requires the Division of Emergency Management to conduct annual hurricane readiness sessions in every region and establishes a new state inventory to track critical disaster response equipment. Nick will continue fighting to ensure Florida remains the national model for storm readiness.
Recovery &
Resiliency
Following the devastating 2024 storm season, Senator DiCeglie passed comprehensive laws to eliminate the “red tape” that often stalls hurricane recovery. His legislation prohibits local governments from imposing burdensome building moratoriums after a disaster and creates a streamlined, expedited permitting process to help families rebuild their homes faster.
Florida
Affordable
Senator DiCeglie has remained focused on putting money back into the pockets of Floridians through targeted tax relief and cost-saving measures. He successfully advocated for the commuter toll rebate program and continues to support broad sales tax holidays on essential items for families, students, and seniors. For the 2026 Session, he has sponsored SB 752, a bill that would eliminate documentary stamp taxes for first-time homebuyers to help more Florida families achieve the dream of homeownership despite rising costs.
Insurance
Crisis
To stabilize Florida’s property insurance market, Senator DiCeglie has supported historic reforms aimed at reducing frivolous litigation and attracting more private carriers back to the state. He has supported the “My Safe Florida Home” program, which provides grants to residents for storm-proofing their properties, a move that directly leads to lower insurance premiums. Nick is working to increase transparency in rate filings and encouraging a more competitive marketplace.
Law and
Order
Senator DiCeglie is a firm believer that public safety is key to a prosperous society. He has sponsored measures to increase penalties for organized retail theft and gift card fraud, while also securing tools for law enforcement to target the traffickers of lethal substances like fentanyl. Nick Backs The Blue 100% and will always ensure our police and sheriff departments are fully funded.
Promoting Fiscal
Responsibility
With a background as a small business owner, Senator DiCeglie knows it is your money, not the government’s. He has successfully fought for permanent tax exemptions on essential family items and championed the state’s multi-billion dollar tax relief packages that benefit every Florida household.
Our
Borders
Senator DiCeglie fully backs President Trump’s efforts to secure our borders and keep Florida’s communities safe. He has consistently voted for legislation that prohibits “sanctuary city” policies and ensures that state resources are used to uphold the rule of law and protect Florida’s sovereignty. By supporting the expansion of E-Verify and other enforcement measures, he is dedicated to ensuring that Florida remains a state in which the rule of law is upheld.
Florida’s Natural
Resources
As a longtime resident of Pinellas County, Senator DiCeglie recognizes that Florida’s environment is integral to our way of life. He has advocated for significant investments in Everglades restoration and water quality improvement projects to protect the state’s unique ecosystems and beaches. For the 2026 cycle, he is working to refine land-use regulations (SB 840) to balance property rights with the long-term conservation of Florida’s natural resources, ensuring they are preserved for future generations.
First
Responders
Senator DiCeglie is a dedicated advocate for the men and women who keep Florida safe, working to ensure they have the benefits and protections they deserve. In the 2026 legislative session, he introduced SB 984, a bill that expands critical cancer benefits and death benefits for firefighters to ensure they and their families are cared for in the event of an occupational illness. He continues to support record funding for first responder pay increases and specialized training to maintain Florida’s status as the most pro-First Responder state in the nation.