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
H4087 · Highlands County Hospital District
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4037 · Pasco County Mosquito Control District, Pasco County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4045 · Jacksonville Aviation Authority, Consolidated City of Jacksonville, Duval County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4057 · City of DeFuniak Springs, Walton County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4091 · Sarasota and Manatee Counties
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4063 · West Palm Beach Police Pension Fund - Special Act Amendment
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4055 · City of Lake Wales, Polk County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4059 · Compensation for Health Care Services for Inmates in Polk County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4035 · Palm Beach County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4013 · Lee County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4095 · Headwaters Water Control District, Indian River County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4105 · Port St. Joe Port Authority, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, and Liberty Counties
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4061 · Hillsborough County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4033 · Palm Beach County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4067 · Plantation Acres Improvement District, Broward County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4029 · Hillsborough County Charter
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4049 · Office of General Counsel of City of Jacksonville, Duval County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4053 · Avalon Beach-Mulat Fire Protection District, Santa Rosa County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4003 · City of Marco Island, Collier County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4039 · Solid Waste Disposal Facility in Broward County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4065 · West Palm Beach Firefighters Pension Fund, Palm Beach County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4047 · Lee County Tourist Development Council, Lee County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4075 · Town of Davie, Broward County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Vetoed By Governor
H4043 · Citrus County Hospital Board, Citrus County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4079 · Marion County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor