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Johanna López: Florida House Representative Profile

Original title: Johanna Lopez — ballotpedia.org

June 10, 2026

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What this does

As a state representative, Johanna López votes on legislation affecting Florida's veterans, criminal justice definitions, disability services, and insurance regulations, with a base salary of $29,697 plus expenses.

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Veterans in Florida

Veterans participating in treatment court programs are subject to revised admission processes under FL H0199.

Persons with Disabilities

Individuals seeking services from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities are affected by updated definitions of developmental disabilities under FL H0565.

Insurance Customer Representatives

Applicants for insurance customer representative licenses are subject to revised qualification methods under FL H1343.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.

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Summary

Johanna López is a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 43, serving since 2022. This profile outlines her legislative record, committee assignments, and current status regarding the 2026 election cycle.

Key Facts

  • Johanna López has served as the Florida House Representative for District 43 since November 8, 2022.
  • Her current term in the Florida House of Representatives ends on November 3, 2026.
  • López will not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on August 18, 2026.
  • Legislators receive a base salary of $29,697 per year plus a per diem of $175 per day for up to 60 days.
  • López sponsored FL H0199, which revises the admissions process for veterans treatment court programs.
  • López sponsored FL H0429, which revises the definition of 'criminal gang member' and defines 'gang-related language'.
  • López sponsored FL H0565, which revises the definition of 'developmental disability' and includes Tatton-Brown-Rahman syndrome.
  • López sponsored FL H1343, which revises licensing qualifications for insurance customer representatives.
  • López sponsored FL H1515, which provides a public records exemption for records related to a uterine fibroid research database.
  • All five listed bills were signed by officers and presented to the Governor on June 9, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johanna López running for re-election in 2026?
The document states she will not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on August 18, 2026.
What committees did Johanna López serve on during the 2023-2024 term?
She served on the Infrastructure Strategies Committee (now decommissioned) and the House Judiciary Committee.

Why It Matters

As a state representative, Johanna López votes on legislation affecting Florida's veterans, criminal justice definitions, disability services, and insurance regulations, with a base salary of $29,697 plus expenses.

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Legislative Focus on Definitions

Recent sponsored legislation shows a pattern of updating statutory definitions for criminal gang membership and developmental disabilities.

Connected Entities

organizationOrange County Public SchoolsFormer employer/board where López served.Map →
organizationFlorida House of RepresentativesState legislative body where López serves.Map →
personMaria SalamancaSuccessor to López in Orange County Public Schools District 2.Map →
personKristen ArringtonPredecessor to López in District 43.Map →
personJohanna LópezDemocratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, District 43.Map →

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