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
H47 · Specific Medical Diagnoses in Child Protective Investigations
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H6509 · Relief/Estate of Mark LaGatta/Department of Transportation
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H6507 · Relief/L.E./Department of Children and Families
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S620 · Candidate Qualifying
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 991 (Ch. 2026-26 )
H445 · Dangerous Crimes
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S432 · Intoxicating Substances
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H359 · Search Warrants
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S1028 · Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S7030 · Public Records/Investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Messages
S482 · Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Messages
S524 · Department of Law Enforcement
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in returning Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 418 (Ch. 2026-147 )
H1515 · Pub. Rec./Uterine Fibroid Research Database
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H327 · Uterine Fibroid Research Database
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H655 · Pub. Rec. and Pub. Meetings/Attorney Meetings to Discuss Private Property Rights Claims
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H33 · Transportation Facility Designations
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S800 · Engineering
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H559 · Animal Welfare
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S1690 · Child Care and Early Learning Services
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S1404 · Memory Care
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S1220 · Transportation
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in returning Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see SB 628 (Ch. 2026-182 )
S1134 · Official Actions of Local Governments
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H569 · Forensic Client Services
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H961 · Salvage Certificates of Title and Certificates of Destruction
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S560 · Child Welfare
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Messages
H797 · Nonprofit Corporations
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor