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
S246 · Specialty License Plates
House floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H1177 · Spaceport Operations and Space Florida
House floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Rules
H7031 · Internal Revenue Code
House floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H503 · Drowning Prevention Education
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 428 (Ch. 2026-38 )
H615 · Individual Education Plans
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1279 (Ch. 2026-59 )
H725 · Political Activity at Public Institutions of Higher Education
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Rules
H169 · Acupuncture
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Rules
H1021 · Administration of Medications by Pharmacists
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Rules
H1425 · Consultant Pharmacists
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Rules
H783 · Coordinated Access Model Pilot Program
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Rules
H929 · Local Government Regulation of Chickees
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H1323 · Railroad Crossing Safety
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Rules
H1057 · Assisted Living Facilities
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Rules
H447 · Pub. Rec. and Meetings/Mental Health and Substance Abuse
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Rules
H887 · Medical Marijuana Use Registry Identification Cards for Veterans
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Rules
H475 · Out-of-home Placement Providers and Treatment Facilities
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Rules
H925 · Clerks of the Court
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H1139 · Impact Fees
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1329 (Ch. 2026-161 )
H493 · Leave for Living Organ Donation
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Rules
H1421 · Cattle Grazing on State Land
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Rules
H975 · Capitol Center and Complex
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Rules
H437 · Public Records
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Rules
H733 · Department of Health
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in returning Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1279 (Ch. 2026-59 )
H277 · Domestic Violence and Protective Injunctions
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H277 · Domestic Violence and Protective Injunctions
House floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor