Buchanan, James
House · District 7411/06/24 - 11/03/26
Biographical Information City of Residence: Sarasota Occupation: Real Estate Broker Spouse: Lea Buchanan of New York Child(ren): Lexington, Caroline, Jesse James Education: Florida State University, BS, Finance, Entrepreneurship, 2001-2004; University of South Florida, MBA, Management, International Business, Advanced Finance, 2008-2009 Born: MI Moved to Florida: 1992 Religious Affiliation: Protestant Recreational Interest: cycling, fishing, outdoor activities Legislative Service Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2018, reelected subsequently
Voting record
H363 · Dental Therapy
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Died in Rules
H237 · Use of Professional Nursing Titles
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Died in Rules
H453 · Requirements for a Standard High School Diploma
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Approved By Governor
H127 · Required Instruction in Cursive Writing
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 182 (Ch. 2026-33 )
H967 · Electronic Payments Made to Units of Local Governments
House floor
· 2026-02-04
· Approved By Governor
H355 · Health Care Patient Protection
House floor
· 2026-01-15
· Approved By Governor
H121 · Nursing Education Programs
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· 2026-01-15
· Died in Fiscal Policy
H197 · Employment Eligibility
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· 2026-01-15
· Died in Rules
H133 · Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer
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· 2026-01-15
· Died in Rules
H6003 · Recovery of Damages for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death
House floor
· 2026-01-15
· Died in Rules
H289 · Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child
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· 2026-01-15
· Died in Rules
H289 · Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child
House floor
· 2026-01-15
· Died in Rules
H145 · Claims Against the Government
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· 2026-01-15
· Vetoed By Governor
H167 · Former Phosphate Mining Lands
House floor
· 2026-01-15
· Approved By Governor
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