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
H1329 · Local Government Finances
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H989 · Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Importers, and Distributors and Franchised Motor Vehicle Dea…
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 488 (Ch. 2026-39 )
H273 · Special District Funding
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H1085 · Local Government Cyber Security
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H1389 · Affordable Housing
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H981 · Tributaries of the St. Johns River
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Rules
H491 · Faith-based Content in Batterers' Intervention Programs
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H1515 · Pub. Rec./Uterine Fibroid Research Database
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H327 · Uterine Fibroid Research Database
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H47 · Specific Medical Diagnoses in Child Protective Investigations
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H565 · Agency for Persons with Disabilities
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H1207 · Ambulatory Surgical Centers
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Died in Rules
H809 · Temporary Certificates for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H695 · Pub. Rec./Health Care
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Died in Rules
H693 · Health and Human Services
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Died in Rules
H1153 · Juvenile Justice
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H1525 · Lewd or Lascivious Acts
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H1159 · Sexual Offenses
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H1473 · Pub. Rec./Terrorist Organizations
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H1471 · Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H1009 · Governmental Agency Publication of Advertisements and Public Notices
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 925 (Ch. 2026-112 )
H1069 · Background Screenings
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H6509 · Relief/Estate of Mark LaGatta/Department of Transportation
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H6507 · Relief/L.E./Department of Children and Families
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H851 · Professional Learning for Instructional and School Administrative Personnel
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor