Just across from Bradley’s district office is the district office of Rep. Sam Garrison. The self-described “legislative lineman” is slated to become the next Speaker of the Florida House, contingent upon Republicans retaining a majority in 2024.
“It would be such an honor. First, I need to be reelected and continue caring for things at home. But I’m proud of what this means for our community,” he said. “When doors open, I walk through and never allow myself to be outworked.”
Garrison currently serves as Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman, where he oversees allocating healthcare’s budget of $49 billion – nearly half of Florida’s total budget of $115 billion.
“The only constitutional requirement of a state representative is implementing a balanced budget. That’s the bare minimum,” he said.
Garrison is committed to getting the most “bang” for the billions of “bucks.” He sponsored legislation that expanded resources for biomedical centers researching cancer treatments. He is opposed to expanding Medicaid across the state and the resulting costs that would occur. However, he supports the Florida KidCare Programs – Medicaid, MediKids, Florida Healthy Kids and the Children’s Medical Services Health Plan – which provide health and dental insurance for children up to 18.
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