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
H543 · Transportation
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Died in returning Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 925 (Ch. 2026-112 ), SB 488 (Ch. 2026-39 )
S1110 · Coverage for Orthotics and Prosthetics Services
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Died in Messages
S1112 · Labor Pool Act
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Died in Messages
H1293 · Fraudulent Entry of Residential Dwellings
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
S1340 · Coordinated Screening and Progress Monitoring
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Died in Messages
H809 · Temporary Certificates for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H1343 · Insurance Customer Representative Licensing Qualifications
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
S1536 · Digital Voyeurism
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Died in Messages
H1329 · Local Government Finances
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
S1568 · Use of Digital Currency by the Department of Financial Services
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H1087 · Pub. Rec./Office of Financial Regulation
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H1311 · Legal Tender
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H967 · Electronic Payments Made to Units of Local Governments
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H249 · Designation of Official State Flagship
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H1443 · Parkinson's Disease Registry
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H1445 · Pub. Rec./Parkinson's Disease Registry
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H1503 · Computer Science Education and Certification
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Died in returning Messages
H7031 · Internal Revenue Code
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H1473 · Pub. Rec./Terrorist Organizations
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H927 · Local Land Planning and Development
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H913 · Inmate Services
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1296 · Public Employees Relations Commission
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H1471 · Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H175 · Payment Stablecoin
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H561 · Educator Preparation and Certification
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor