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
H4055 · City of Lake Wales, Polk County
House floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
H4041 · Compensation for Health Care Services for Inmates in Indian River County
House floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
H4019 · Compensation for Health Care Services for Inmates in Lake County
House floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
H4043 · Citrus County Hospital Board, Citrus County
House floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
H4017 · Nassau County
House floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
H4049 · Office of General Counsel of City of Jacksonville, Duval County
House floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
H4045 · Jacksonville Aviation Authority, Consolidated City of Jacksonville, Duval County
House floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
H4001 · Jefferson County
House floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
H31 · Recognizing Judea and Samaria
House floor
· 2026-02-11
· Died in Rules
H1119 · Materials Harmful to Minors
House floor
· 2026-02-11
· Died in Rules
H7011 · OGSR/Aquaculture Records
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Approved By Governor
H429 · Criteria for Determining Criminal Gang Membership
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Approved By Governor
H199 · Veterans Affairs
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Approved By Governor
H413 · Attorney Fees, Suit Money, and Costs
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Died in Rules
H6515 · Relief/Lourdes Latour and Edward Latour/Miami-Dade County
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Approved By Governor
H6517 · Relief/Heriberto A. Sanchez-Mayen/City of St. Petersburg
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Approved By Governor
H1399 · Property Insurance Affiliates
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Died in Rules
H863 · Arbitration for Disputes with Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Died in Rules
H301 · Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Autonomous Practice
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Died in Rules
H375 · Autonomous Practice by a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Died in Rules
H363 · Dental Therapy
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Died in Rules
H237 · Use of Professional Nursing Titles
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Died in Rules
H453 · Requirements for a Standard High School Diploma
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Approved By Governor
H127 · Required Instruction in Cursive Writing
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 182 (Ch. 2026-33 )
H967 · Electronic Payments Made to Units of Local Governments
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Approved By Governor