Harrell, Gayle
Senate · District 312024-2026
Personal & Career Legislative Service Elected to the Senate in 2018, reelected subsequently House of Representatives, 2000-2008, 2010-2018 Other Public Service Florida Children & Youth Cabinet, 2010-2018 Florida Commission on the Status of Women, 2018 Health Information Technology Policy Committee Federal Advisory Committee, 2009-2018 (established under ARRA 2009) National Governors Association State Alliance on e-Health, 2004-2008 Florida Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants & Toddlers, 2002-2006 Honors and Awards Florida Children's Coalition, Lifetime Achievement Award Florida Medical Association, Legislator of the Year Award Florida Dental Association, Dr. Lewis Earle Legislative Service Award Florida Smart Justice Alliance, Bishop Frank Costantino Annual Award for Legislative Excellence Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, Legislator of the Year Award Associated Builders and Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise Award Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, Legislator of the Year Award Florida Academy of Family Physicians, Legislator of the Year Award Florida Police Benevolent Association, Distinguished Legislator Award Associated Industries of Florida, "A" Ranking Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Ranking Affiliations Hibiscus Children's Center, Past Chair Education Foundation of Martin County Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties Southeast FL Behavioral Health Network HPS - Helping People Succeed, Past Chair Biographical Information Occupation: Health Information Technology Consultant; CEO Health IT Strategies Children: Stephanie, Jennifer, Jamie, Melinda Grandchildren: James, Jupiter, Justice, Nicole, Anna, Aaron, Tyler, Nicholas Education: University of Florida, B.A., Spanish, 1964 University of Florida, M.A., Latin American Studies and History, 1977 Born: in Nashville, Tennessee. Moved to Florida in 1957. Religious Affiliation: Presbyterian Recreation: Grandchildren, Gator football, travel, politics
Voting record
S572 · Ethics for Public Officers and Employees
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S308 · Florida Museum of Black History
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Died in Messages
S816 · Diabetes Research
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S806 · Consumers’ Right to Repair Certain Equipment
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Died in Messages
S656 · Internet Crimes Against Children Programs
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S594 · Local Housing Assistance Plans
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S7040 · Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/Executive Office of the Governor
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S7040 · Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/Executive Office of the Governor
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S7040 · Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/Executive Office of the Governor
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S506 · Public Records/Body Camera Recordings Recorded by a Code Inspector
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S504 · Code Inspector Body Cameras
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S124 · Florida Virtual School
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S52 · Security Services at Places of Worship
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
H6515 · Relief/Lourdes Latour and Edward Latour/Miami-Dade County
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
H6517 · Relief/Heriberto A. Sanchez-Mayen/City of St. Petersburg
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S14 · Relief of Jose Correa by Miami-Dade County
Senate floor
· 2026-02-11
· Approved By Governor
S578 · Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Initiative
Senate floor
· 2026-02-04
· Approved By Governor
S48 · Housing
Senate floor
· 2026-02-04
· Died in Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1389 (Ch. 2026-179 )
S7016 · OGSR/Administration of Small Business Loan Programs Held by an Economic Development Agency
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S7014 · OGSR/Social Media Platform Investigations
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S7012 · OGSR/Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S7008 · OGSR/Florida Gaming Control Commission
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S7006 · OGSR/Florida Public Service Commission
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S7004 · OGSR/Conviction Integrity Unit Reinvestigation Information
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S7002 · OGSR/Department of Military Affairs/United States Department of Defense
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor