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
H145 · Claims Against the Government
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Vetoed By Governor
S1452 · Department of Financial Services
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Approved By Governor
H1159 · Sexual Offenses
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Approved By Governor
H1073 · Public Education
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Approved By Governor
H1417 · Department of Environmental Protection
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Approved By Governor
H325 · Education and Workforce Development for Inmates
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Vetoed By Governor
H1069 · Background Screenings
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Approved By Governor
H1407 · Commencement of Civil Actions
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Approved By Governor
H565 · Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Approved By Governor
H177 · Offices of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Approved By Governor
H277 · Domestic Violence and Protective Injunctions
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Approved By Governor
S1756 · Medical Freedom
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Died in Messages
S1758 · Public Assistance
Senate floor
· 2026-03-09
· Died in Messages
S1296 · Public Employees Relations Commission
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H1389 · Affordable Housing
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
S1580 · Illegal Gaming
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Died in returning Messages
H1153 · Juvenile Justice
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
S86 · Commercial Motor Vehicles Operated by Unauthorized Aliens
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Died in Messages
H253 · Veterans Dental Care Grant Program
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
S182 · Education
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H273 · Special District Funding
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H491 · Faith-based Content in Batterers' Intervention Programs
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H271 · Foreign and Alien Bail Bond Insurers
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H477 · Drug Paraphernalia
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H753 · School Counselors
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor