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
S1690 · Child Care and Early Learning Services
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S1452 · Department of Financial Services
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S1296 · Public Employees Relations Commission
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S386 · Farm Equipment
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S212 · Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S52 · Security Services at Places of Worship
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S800 · Engineering
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S524 · Department of Law Enforcement
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Died in returning Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 418 (Ch. 2026-147 )
S686 · Agricultural Enclaves
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S182 · Education
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S1614 · Enforcement of the Florida Building Code
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S1580 · Illegal Gaming
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Died in returning Messages
S962 · Affordable Housing
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S1220 · Transportation
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Died in returning Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see SB 628 (Ch. 2026-182 )
S1062 · Speech and Debate Education
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Died in returning Messages
S688 · Naturopathic Medicine
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Vetoed By Governor
S156 · Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel
House floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S1602 · Housing for Veterans
House floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
S1180 · Community Development Districts
House floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
S340 · Human Trafficking Education for Nurse Licensure
House floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
S572 · Ethics for Public Officers and Employees
House floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
S1074 · One-cent Piece
House floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
S584 · Commercial Driving Schools
House floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
S772 · Limited Licenses for Portable Electronics or Eyewear Insurance
House floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
S118 · Assessments Levied on Recreational Vehicle Parks
House floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor