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
H1009 · Governmental Agency Publication of Advertisements and Public Notices
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 925 (Ch. 2026-112 )
H1069 · Background Screenings
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H6509 · Relief/Estate of Mark LaGatta/Department of Transportation
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H6507 · Relief/L.E./Department of Children and Families
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H851 · Professional Learning for Instructional and School Administrative Personnel
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H1279 · Education
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H1093 · Vertiports
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H883 · Protected Cell Captive Insurance Companies
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H1087 · Pub. Rec./Office of Financial Regulation
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H175 · Payment Stablecoin
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H1451 · Utility Services
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H4105 · Port St. Joe Port Authority, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, and Liberty Counties
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H4103 · Apalachicola Water and Sewer District, Franklin County
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H4095 · Headwaters Water Control District, Indian River County
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H4093 · Fellsmere Water Control District, Indian River County
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H4081 · Eastpoint Water and Sewer District, Franklin County
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H4053 · Avalon Beach-Mulat Fire Protection District, Santa Rosa County
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H4051 · Pace Fire Rescue District, Santa Rosa County
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H399 · Land Use and Development Regulations
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H1103 · Local Administration of Vessel Restrictions
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H1197 · Information Technology Procurement and Contracting
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Died in Rules
H905 · Foreign Influence
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
S290 · Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H1405 · Statewide Project for Missing Persons with Special Needs
House floor
· 2026-03-03
· Approved By Governor
H1081 · Cybersecurity Experiential Learning
House floor
· 2026-02-25
· Approved By Governor