Florida SB 1766: Crime Stoppers Programs

Bill Text

1766 
Promoting Stability and Democratic Values in the Western Hemisphere 
2026-01-14T07:22:06Z 
Recognizing the importance of the United States’ actions against narco-terrorism, affirming the national security significance of holding Nicolás Maduro accountable, supporting democratic transition in Venezuela, and expressing solidarity with the Venezuelan people, etc. 
Original Filed Version 
2026 
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 Florida Senate - 2026 (NP) SR 1766 

 By Senator Calatayud 

 38-01839-26 20261766__ 
 1 Senate Resolution 
 2 A resolution recognizing the importance of the United 
 3 States’ actions against narco-terrorism, affirming the 
 4 national security significance of holding Nicolás 
 5 Maduro accountable, supporting democratic transition 
 6 in Venezuela, and expressing solidarity with the 
 7 Venezuelan people. 
 8 
 9 WHEREAS, the United States has formally identified Nicolás 
 10 Maduro as a narco-terrorist based on allegations of 
 11 participation in large-scale narcotics trafficking and 
 12 collaboration with transnational criminal and terrorist 
 13 organizations, activities that directly threaten the safety, 
 14 security, and public health of the United States, and 
 15 WHEREAS, the pursuit and accountability of narco-terrorists 
 16 is a critical component of United States national security 
 17 policy and of broader efforts to combat organized crime, illicit 
 18 drug trafficking, and terrorism, all of which undermine 
 19 democratic institutions and the rule of law, and 
 20 WHEREAS, Nicolás Maduro and his regime represented a grave 
 21 threat to democracy, stability, and human rights in Venezuela 
 22 and throughout the Western Hemisphere, contributing to political 
 23 repression, economic collapse, mass displacement, and the 
 24 erosion of democratic principles, and 
 25 WHEREAS, the stability of Venezuela is strategically 
 26 important to the United States and to hemispheric relations, 
 27 particularly in countering the growing influence of 
 28 authoritarian regimes and hostile foreign powers, including 
 29 China, Russia, and Iran, whose involvement in the region 
 30 undermines democratic governance and the interests of the United 
 31 States, and 
 32 WHEREAS, the presence and influence of Cuban officials and 
 33 security operatives in Venezuela have contributed to the use of 
 34 repressive tactics, including surveillance, intimidation, and 
 35 the suppression of political dissent, thereby exacerbating human 
 36 rights violations and the oppression of the Venezuelan people, 
 37 and 
 38 WHEREAS, a necessary and immediate first step in any 
 39 credible transition to democracy in Venezuela must be the 
 40 liberation of the nearly 1,000 political prisoners who remain 
 41 unjustly detained for exercising their fundamental freedoms and 
 42 opposing authoritarian rule, and 
 43 WHEREAS, the current moment presents a critical opportunity 
 44 to advance democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human 
 45 rights in Venezuela, and to support a peaceful transition that 
 46 reflects the will of the Venezuelan people, and 
 47 WHEREAS, the 2024 Venezuelan electoral process demonstrated 
 48 the determination of democratic forces to pursue change through 
 49 peaceful means, despite systemic repression and institutional 
 50 barriers, and 
 51 WHEREAS, María Corina Machado, a leader of Venezuela’s 
 52 democratic opposition, has been internationally recognized and 
 53 was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her principled, peaceful 
 54 leadership and unwavering commitment to democracy, human rights, 
 55 and nonviolent political change, and 
 56 WHEREAS, the State of Florida shares deep cultural, 
 57 familial, and economic ties with the Venezuelan people, and the 
 58 restoration of democracy in Venezuela would strengthen 
 59 prosperity, regional stability, and the enduring bonds between 
 60 Venezuela and the United States and the State of Florida, NOW, 
 61 THEREFORE, 
 62 
 63 Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida: 
 64 
 65 That the Florida Senate recognizes the importance of the 
 66 United States holding narco-terrorists accountable as an 
 67 essential measure to protect national security and promote 
 68 stability and democratic values in the Western Hemisphere. 
 69 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Florida Senate commends 
 70 President Donald J. Trump for his leadership and decisive 
 71 actions in confronting narco-terrorism and advancing United 
 72 States national security interests, and acknowledges the role of 
 73 Secretary of State Marco Rubio in championing diplomatic efforts 
 74 in support of democracy and freedom in Venezuela. 
 75 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Florida Senate also 
 76 commends President Donald J. Trump for his commitment to a 
 77 Western Hemisphere in which all nations may finally live in 
 78 freedom, governed by democratic institutions, respect for human 
 79 rights, and the rule of law. 
 80 BE IT FURTHER RESOL