Garrison, Sam
House · District 1111/06/24 - 11/03/26
Biographical Information City of Residence: Fleming Island Occupation: Attorney Spouse: Gayle Simpson Garrison Child(ren): Mary Beth, Jane Education: Samford University, BA, International Relations; University of Illinois College of Law, JD Born: November 13 1976 Peoria IL Moved to Florida: 2001 Religious Affiliation: Anglican Recreational Interest: American history, Chicago Cubs baseball, golf, Jacksonville Jaguars football, music, reading Legislative Service Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2020, reelected subsequently Other Public Services Assistant State Attorney, 4th Judicial Circuit, 2001-2011 Affiliations Young Life, Florida Regional Board, 2020-present JDRF North Florida Chapter, Board of Directors, 2018-2020 St. Johns River State College, Board of Trustees, 2017-2020, Chairman, 2018-2020 Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Board of Directors, 2015-2017 Quigley House, Board of Directors, 2011-2014 Orange Park Medical Center, Board of Trustees, 2007-2009 Clay County Task Force on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, Chairman, 2005-2007 Highlights The Florida Bar, Board Certified, Criminal Trial, 2013-2018 Leadership Jacksonville Class of 2016 Clay County Bar Association, President, 2015-2016 National College of District Attorneys, National Advocacy Center, Faculty Member, 2007 Judicial Victim Advocate Award, Mayor's Victim Assistance Advisory Council, 2006 Outstanding New Felony Prosecutor, 4th Judicial Circuit, 2003
Voting record
H5701 · Petroleum Cleanup Programs
House floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2)
H5601 · Higher Education
House floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2)
H5503 · Trust Funds/Re-creation/Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/EOG
House floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died pending review, Rule 4.7(2), companion bill(s) passed, see SB 7040 (Ch. 2026-180 )
H5503 · Trust Funds/Re-creation/Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/EOG
House floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died pending review, Rule 4.7(2), companion bill(s) passed, see SB 7040 (Ch. 2026-180 )
H5503 · Trust Funds/Re-creation/Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/EOG
House floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died pending review, Rule 4.7(2), companion bill(s) passed, see SB 7040 (Ch. 2026-180 )
H5501 · Documentary Stamp Tax Distributions
House floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2)
H5403 · Correctional Facilities Financing and Capital Improvements
House floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2)
H5401 · Trust Funds of the State Court System
House floor
· 2026-02-19
· Approved By Governor
H5301 · Health Care
House floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2)
H5003 · Implementing the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act
House floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died in Conference Committee
H5003 · Implementing the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act
House floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died in Conference Committee
H5003 · Implementing the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act
House floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died in Conference Committee
H5001 · General Appropriations Act
House floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died in Conference Committee; Companion bill(s) passed, see HB 5401 (Ch. 2026-160 )
H103 · Local Business Taxes
House floor
· 2026-02-17
· Died in Appropriations
H397 · Violations of Pretrial Release Conditions for Violent Crimes
House floor
· 2026-02-17
· Approved By Governor
H245 · Child Pornography Terminology
House floor
· 2026-02-17
· Approved By Governor
H1073 · Public Education
House floor
· 2026-02-17
· Approved By Governor
H191 · Verification of Reemployment Assistance Benefit Eligibility
House floor
· 2026-02-17
· Died in Rules
H271 · Foreign and Alien Bail Bond Insurers
House floor
· 2026-02-17
· Approved By Governor
H505 · Virtual Currency Kiosks
House floor
· 2026-02-17
· Approved By Governor
H569 · Forensic Client Services
House floor
· 2026-02-17
· Approved By Governor
H1115 · Grants for Genetic Counseling Education
House floor
· 2026-02-17
· Approved By Governor
H461 · Volunteering at Polling Locations
House floor
· 2026-02-17
· Vetoed By Governor
H409 · Observance of Veterans' Day by K-12 Schools
House floor
· 2026-02-17
· Died in Rules
H919 · Commercial Service Airports
House floor
· 2026-02-17
· Approved By Governor