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
S1574 · Newborn Screenings
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
S1574 · Newborn Screenings
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
H1103 · Local Administration of Vessel Restrictions
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1668 · Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1614 · Enforcement of the Florida Building Code
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1604 · Trust Funds/Vacancy Relief and Risk Mitigation Trust Fund
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1602 (Ch. 2026-125 )
S1602 · Housing for Veterans
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1434 · Infill Redevelopment
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1332 · Career Offender Registration
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1318 · Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
H1219 · Waterbody Designations
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H803 · Building Permits and Inspections
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H915 · Medical Assistance Eligibility for Working Individuals with Disabilities
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1002 · Child Welfare
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
H6011 · Reporting the Receipt of Gifts or Honoraria
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in returning Messages
H867 · Dry Needling by Occupational Therapists
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H1347 · Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S830 · Public Records/County Administrators and City Managers
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
H625 · Justice Administrative Commission
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S688 · Naturopathic Medicine
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Vetoed By Governor
H453 · Requirements for a Standard High School Diploma
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S530 · State Lotteries
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
H131 · Curators of Estates
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S218 · Land Use Regulations
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
H851 · Professional Learning for Instructional and School Administrative Personnel
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor