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
H4059 · Compensation for Health Care Services for Inmates in Polk County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4017 · Nassau County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H1451 · Utility Services
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H1121 · Aging and Disability Services
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H991 · Elections
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H589 · Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H679 · Registration of Trademarks
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H925 · Clerks of the Court
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H1085 · Local Government Cyber Security
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H1113 · Pub. Rec./Crime Victims
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H355 · Health Care Patient Protection
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H1509 · Veterinarian Licensure by Endorsement
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H1175 · Safety Design Standards for Office Surgery Suites
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H245 · Child Pornography Terminology
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H1525 · Lewd or Lascivious Acts
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H1405 · Statewide Project for Missing Persons with Special Needs
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H1285 · Biosolids Management
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H1115 · Grants for Genetic Counseling Education
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H1093 · Vertiports
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H1245 · Biosolids Management
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Vetoed By Governor
H1081 · Cybersecurity Experiential Learning
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H1031 · Customer Service Callback Queues
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H755 · Areas of Critical State Concern
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H429 · Criteria for Determining Criminal Gang Membership
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H697 · Drug Prices and Coverage
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor