Misryoum: The Florida Chamber of Commerce released its 2026 Legislative Report Card, awarding top marks to lawmakers aligned with its pro-business agenda.
Florida politics is getting a new scoreboard as the Florida Chamber of Commerce releases its 2026 Legislative Report Card, aiming to spotlight lawmakers it says champion Florida’s business community.
The report card, issued by Misryoum, grades state legislators based on support for the Chamber’s policy priorities.. The Chamber says it expects its rankings to matter beyond Tallahassee. pointing to how decisions by lawmakers can shape Florida’s economic competitiveness.. In the Chamber’s framing. the state is being watched. and the policy choices made now could either sustain momentum or slow job growth.
A total of 35 lawmakers in the House and Senate received a perfect score of 100%. reflecting what the Chamber describes as consistent alignment with its agenda.. Misryoum reports that the Chamber also publicly tied its assessment to major legislative wins. including measures it says dealt a significant blow to unions and other steps it views as favorable to employers and workers.
Insight: Business-aligned “report cards” can quickly become political shorthand, influencing how donors, local business groups, and voters interpret who supports or resists the policies driving Florida’s economy.
Beyond unions. the Chamber says it has pushed for development-friendly legislation. strategies to address healthcare worker shortages. and steps aimed at increasing affordable housing.. In its view. those priorities connect directly to workforce stability and the housing availability that can affect cost of living and long-term growth.
The Chamber’s materials also argue against out-of-state policy influence. saying lawmakers should resist approaches it associates with states businesses and residents have left.. It presents the report card as a way for families. small businesses. taxpayers. and voters to see who voted in favor of what it calls private-sector job creation and a more diversified economy.
Meanwhile, Florida lawmakers are not finished with the 2026 session agenda.. Misryoum reports that legislators are expected to return to pass the budget and continue discussions. including policy and tax issues tied to local property taxes.. The Chamber also indicated it may revise its grades or publish a separate report tied to a special session. depending on what comes next.
In addition, Misryoum reports the Chamber recognized seven Republican lawmakers with its Distinguished Advocate Award, honoring legislators the Chamber says ensured consideration of the business community’s priorities and backed Chamber-supported legislation.
Insight: As the budget season and property-tax debate approach, the Chamber’s rankings could sharpen pressure on lawmakers to show continuity in priorities, particularly with voters and business groups weighing where candidates stand on jobs, healthcare, housing, and labor.