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Gallop Franklin
Democratic · Representative

Gallop Franklin

Represents District 8 in the House of Representatives.

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Votes with Democrats
86%
on 91 party-line votes · House Democrats median 92%
Cast a vote
84%
Yea or Nay on 486 of 580 roll calls · House median 95%
Their bills that became law
0 of 15
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 0
Roll calls on record
580
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 10, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Session.

How Gallop Franklin votes

A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.

Where Gallop Franklin sits in the House

Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Gallop Franklin is circled.

Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party

13 of 91 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.

H0905 · Foreign Influence
In plain English Penalizes people who solicit or accept value from designated foreign terrorist organizations or foreign countries of concern, and authorizes revoking business tax receipts for specified violations, among other changes.
Yea
House: Third Reading RCS#853 · 2026-03-13 · Passed 83–17 · most Democrats voted the other way
H0757 · School Safety
In plain English Requires sheriffs to help colleges set up armed guardian programs, creates penalties for firing weapons near schools, and mandates custody for certain arrested offenders.
Yea
House: Third Reading RCS#834 · 2026-03-12 · Passed 88–20 · most Democrats voted the other way
H1329 · Local Government Finances
In plain English Requires counties to post tentative and final budgets on websites within revised timeframes and to hold budget workshops and publish budget development calendars.
Yea
House: Third Reading RCS#831 · 2026-03-12 · Passed 87–19 · most Democrats voted the other way
S1220 · Transportation
Yea
House: Third Reading RCS#785 · 2026-03-11 · Passed 87–23 · most Democrats voted the other way
S1028 · Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
In plain English Limits Citizens Property Insurance Corporation's new commercial coverage and requires it to establish a clearinghouse to help match personal insurance applicants with private insurers.
Yea
House: Third Reading RCS#746 · 2026-03-09 · Passed 88–19 · most Democrats voted the other way
H0833 · Private School Facilities
Yea
House: Third Reading RCS#715 · 2026-03-05 · Passed 85–22 · most Democrats voted the other way
H1009 · Governmental Agency Publication of Advertisements and Public Notices
Yea
House: Third Reading RCS#644 · 2026-03-03 · Passed 82–26 · most Democrats voted the other way
H0905 · Foreign Influence
In plain English Penalizes people who solicit or accept value from designated foreign terrorist organizations or foreign countries of concern, and authorizes revoking business tax receipts for specified violations, among other changes.
Yea
House: Third Reading RCS#622 · 2026-03-03 · Passed 86–20 · most Democrats voted the other way
H0445 · Dangerous Crimes
Yea
House: Third Reading RCS#594 · 2026-02-25 · Passed 93–20 · most Democrats voted the other way
H0757 · School Safety
In plain English Requires sheriffs to help colleges set up armed guardian programs, creates penalties for firing weapons near schools, and mandates custody for certain arrested offenders.
Yea
House Budget Committee · 2026-02-10 · Passed 23–5 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast

Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.

H0881 · Pari-mutuel Wagering
Nay
House Commerce Committee · 2026-02-03 · Passed 15–9
H0283 · School Zone and Pedestrian Safety
Yea
House Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee · 2026-01-14 · Passed 12–4
H0191 · Verification of Reemployment Assistance Benefit Eligibility
Nay
House Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee · 2025-11-18 · Passed 12–4
H0141 · Florida Health Choices Program
Yea
House Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee · 2025-12-02 · Passed 12–3
H0919 · Commercial Service Airports
Nay
House Commerce Committee · 2026-02-03 · Passed 16–6
Republicans they vote with most

Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.

Hillary CasselRepublican · District 101 · 73 shared contested votes
29%
Fabián BasabeRepublican · District 106 · 61 shared contested votes
26%
Susan PlasenciaRepublican · District 37 · 43 shared contested votes
26%
Their session, month by month

Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (94 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.

2025-11: 13 roll calls, 0 without a Yea or Nay2025-12: 11 roll calls, 5 without a Yea or Nay2026-01: 60 roll calls, 6 without a Yea or Nay2026-02: 275 roll calls, 77 without a Yea or Nay2026-03: 221 roll calls, 6 without a Yea or NayNov 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026
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Their bills, from filing to law

Bills Gallop Franklin was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.

Introduced15
Out of committee2
Passed one chamber2
Passed both chambers0
Became law0
Never left committee2

For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 0 bills that became law this session.

Pub. Rec./Experimental Treatments for Terminal Conditions and Life-threatening Rare Diseases
Provides exemption from public records certain information contained in public report published by DOH relating to experimental treatment outcomes & safety signals; provides statement of public necessity.
FailedDied in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
Experimental Treatments for Terminal Conditions and Life-threatening Rare Diseases
Authorizes licensed physicians to prescribe & eligible facilities to administer experimental treatments; requires approval of specified platform or master protocol by institutional review board; requires DOH to establish & maintain patient registry; requires DOH to annually publish specified report; encourages health insurers & health maintenance…
FailedDied in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
Water Safety for Cooling Towers, Domestic Water Holding Tanks, and Supplemental Disinfection Systems
Provides registration, reporting, inspection, & maintenance requirements for cooling towers, domestic water storage tanks, & supplemental disinfection systems; provides duties of DOH & county health departments regarding cooling towers; provides civil & criminal penalties; requires State Surgeon General to submit report to Legislature; provides for…
FailedDied in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
Trust Funds/Creation/Experimental Treatments for Terminal Conditions and Life-threatening Rare Diseases
Creates Experimental Treatment Access Trust Fund for specified purposes; authorizes licensed experimental treatment centers to contribute specified amount to trust fund or provide specified care at no cost; provides for termination of trust fund.
FailedDied in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
Presumptive Medicaid Eligibility for Pregnant Women
Authorizes certain entities meeting specified criteria to serve as qualified Medicaid providers for purposes of making presumptive Medicaid eligibility determinations for pregnant women; requires DCF to ensure that such providers are adequately trained & monitored for compliance when serving in such roles; requires AHCA to…
FailedDied in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
Prohibitions Against Discriminatory Practices relating to 340B Entities and 340B Drugs
Prohibits drug manufacturers from engaging in certain acts against acquisitions of 340B drugs by & delivery of such drugs to specified pharmacies & from interfering with pharmacies' rights to contract with 340B entities; prohibits health insurance issuers, PBMs & other third-party payors, & agents, from…
FailedDied in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact
Enacts Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact; provides compact membership & member state licensure requirements; establishes Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission; provides for purpose, membership, & meetings, of commission; requires member state to establish certain database; provides database information requirements; provides for amendment, withdrawal, &…
FailedDied in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
Pub. Rec./Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact
Provides exemption from public records requirements for certain information held by DOH or Board of Podiatric Medicine pursuant to Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact; authorizes disclosure of such information; provides exemption from public meetings requirements for certain meetings or portions of certain meetings of Interstate…
FailedDied in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
Administration of Medications by Pharmacists
Authorizes pharmacists, at direction of certain licensed physicians, to administer medications; provides recordkeeping requirements; requires Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules; requires facilities to maintain documentation relating to pharmacist qualifications.
FailedDied in Rules · 2026-03-13
Nurse Registries
Requires each nurse registry to display specified disclaimer in clear & conspicuous manner on its website & all advertising & marketing materials.
FailedDied in Rules · 2026-03-13
Relief/Reginald Jackson/City of Lakeland
Provides appropriation to compensate Mr. Jackson for injuries & damages sustained as result of negligence of Officer Mike Cochran of Lakeland Police Department; provides limitation on payment of compensation & attorney fees.
FailedDied in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
Central Service Technician Services
Defines terms "central service technician" and "health care practitioner"; requires licensed hospitals & ambulatory surgical centers to employ or otherwise retain services of central service technician only if he or she meets specified criteria; requires central service technicians who do not meet specified criteria to…
FailedDied in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
Continuous Glucose Monitors
Requires AHCA to, within specified timeframe, seek federal approval as needed to provide coverage of continuous glucose monitors & related supplies as durable medical equipment benefit under Medicaid program; provides for reimbursement of such equipment; provides construction; requires agency to implement these changes upon receiving…
FailedDied in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
Nonopioid Alternatives Awareness Month
Designates May 2026 as "Nonopioid Alternatives Awareness Month."
Not out of committeeAdopted by Publication · 2026-03-10
120th Anniversary of the Birth of E. Lilyan Spencer
Recognizes life & legacy of E. Lilyan Spencer on 120th anniversary of her birth.
Not out of committeeAdopted by Publication · 2026-03-09

Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.

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S1668 · 2026-03-13
Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (House: Third Reading RCS#852)
Passed · 96-2
Yea
H0905 · 2026-03-13
Foreign Influence (House: Third Reading RCS#853)
Passed · 83-17
Yea
H0399 · 2026-03-13
Land Use and Development Regulations (House: Third Reading RCS#858)
Passed · 73-27
Nay
H1279 · 2026-03-13
Education (House: Third Reading RCS#855)
Passed · 81-16
NV
S7040 · 2026-03-13
Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund/Executive Office of the Governor (House: Third Reading RCS#860)
Passed · 80-20
Nay
H1087 · 2026-03-12
Pub. Rec./Office of Financial Regulation (House: Third Reading RCS#830)
Passed · 109-0
Yea
H1329 · 2026-03-12
Local Government Finances (House: Third Reading RCS#831)
Passed · 87-19
Yea
H0925 · 2026-03-12
Clerks of the Court (House: Third Reading RCS#822)
Passed · 101-5
Yea
H1443 · 2026-03-12
Parkinson's Disease Registry (House: Third Reading RCS#835)
Passed · 107-0
Yea
H1417 · 2026-03-12
Department of Environmental Protection (House: Third Reading RCS#826)
Passed · 110-0
Yea
H7031 · 2026-03-12
Internal Revenue Code (House: Third Reading RCS#840)
Passed · 109-0
Yea
H1503 · 2026-03-12
Computer Science Education and Certification (House: Third Reading RCS#816)
Passed · 105-0
Yea
H1085 · 2026-03-12
Local Government Cyber Security (House: Third Reading RCS#817)
Passed · 104-1
Yea
H1073 · 2026-03-12
Public Education (House: Third Reading RCS#836)
Passed · 108-0
Yea
H0145 · 2026-03-12
Claims Against the Government (House: Third Reading RCS#823)
Passed · 108-1
Yea
H0755 · 2026-03-12
Areas of Critical State Concern (House: Third Reading RCS#827)
Passed · 109-0
Yea
H0757 · 2026-03-12
School Safety (House: Third Reading RCS#834)
Passed · 88-20
Yea
H0245 · 2026-03-12
Child Pornography Terminology (House: Third Reading RCS#824)
Passed · 110-0
Yea
H0273 · 2026-03-12
Special District Funding (House: Third Reading RCS#832)
Passed · 108-0
Yea
H1471 · 2026-03-12
Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations (House: Third Reading RCS#820)
Passed · 80-25
Nay
H1515 · 2026-03-12
Pub. Rec./Uterine Fibroid Research Database (House: Third Reading RCS#839)
Passed · 109-0
Yea
H1031 · 2026-03-12
Customer Service Callback Queues (House: Third Reading RCS#833)
Passed · 109-0
Yea
H0625 · 2026-03-12
Justice Administrative Commission (House: Third Reading RCS#825)
Passed · 110-0
Yea
H1473 · 2026-03-12
Pub. Rec./Terrorist Organizations (House: Third Reading RCS#821)
Passed · 80-26
Nay
S0628 · 2026-03-12
Transportation Facility Designations (House: Third Reading RCS#844)
Passed · 81-22
Nay
H0589 · 2026-03-12
Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits (House: Third Reading RCS#829)
Passed · 109-0
Yea
H1389 · 2026-03-12
Affordable Housing (House: Third Reading RCS#846)
Passed · 98-4
Yea
H0803 · 2026-03-12
Building Permits and Inspections (House: Third Reading RCS#841)
Passed · 109-0
Yea
H1451 · 2026-03-12
Utility Services (House: Third Reading RCS#845)
Passed · 79-24
Nay
H0327 · 2026-03-12
Uterine Fibroid Research Database (House: Third Reading RCS#838)
Passed · 103-0
Yea
H0505 · 2026-03-12
Virtual Currency Kiosks (House: Third Reading RCS#842)
Passed · 107-0
Yea
H0697 · 2026-03-12
Drug Prices and Coverage (House: Third Reading RCS#837)
Passed · 108-0
Yea
H1019 · 2026-03-12
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (House: Third Reading RCS#828)
Passed · 107-0
Yea
S0474 · 2026-03-12
Military Affairs (House: Third Reading RCS#849)
Passed · 105-0
Yea
S0182 · 2026-03-12
Education (House: Third Reading RCS#850)
Passed · 91-11
Yea
H0991 · 2026-03-12
Elections (House: Third Reading RCS#847)
Passed · 77-28
Nay
S0598 · 2026-03-12
Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services (House: Third Reading RCS#848)
Passed · 104-0
Yea
S0688 · 2026-03-11
Naturopathic Medicine (House: Third Reading RCS#783)
Passed · 85-22
Nay
S0156 · 2026-03-11
Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel (House: Third Reading RCS#781)
Passed · 103-8
Yea
S0182 · 2026-03-11
Education (House: Third Reading RCS#791)
Passed · 110-0
Yea
S0800 · 2026-03-11
Engineering (House: Third Reading RCS#794)
Passed · 111-1
Yea
S0212 · 2026-03-11
Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators (House: Third Reading RCS#796)
Passed · 103-9
Yea
S0014 · 2026-03-11
Relief of Jose Correa by Miami-Dade County (House: Third Reading RCS#807)
Passed · 113-0
Yea
S1568 · 2026-03-11
Use of Digital Currency by the Department of Financial Services (House: Third Reading RCS#808)
Passed · 108-3
Yea
S0288 · 2026-03-11
Rural Electric Cooperatives (House: Third Reading RCS#813)
Passed · 106-1
Yea
S1580 · 2026-03-11
Illegal Gaming (House: Third Reading RCS#788)
Passed · 82-31
Nay
S1220 · 2026-03-11
Transportation (House: Third Reading RCS#785)
Passed · 87-23
Yea
S1690 · 2026-03-11
Child Care and Early Learning Services (House: Third Reading RCS#800)
Passed · 111-0
Yea
S0484 · 2026-03-11
Data Centers (House: Third Reading RCS#809)
Passed · 92-16
Nay
S0052 · 2026-03-11
Security Services at Places of Worship (House: Third Reading RCS#795)
Passed · 111-1
Yea
S0962 · 2026-03-11
Affordable Housing (House: Third Reading RCS#786)
Passed · 109-2
Yea
S0686 · 2026-03-11
Agricultural Enclaves (House: Third Reading RCS#792)
Passed · 90-20
Nay
S1062 · 2026-03-11
Speech and Debate Education (House: Third Reading RCS#784)
Passed · 112-0
Yea
S0578 · 2026-03-11
Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Initiative (House: Third Reading RCS#803)
Passed · 112-0
Yea
S0386 · 2026-03-11
Farm Equipment (House: Third Reading RCS#797)
Passed · 112-0
Yea
S0848 · 2026-03-11
Stormwater Treatment (House: Third Reading RCS#805)
Passed · 112-0
Yea
S0124 · 2026-03-11
Florida Virtual School (House: Third Reading RCS#811)
Passed · 110-2
Yea
S1452 · 2026-03-11
Department of Financial Services (House: Third Reading RCS#799)
Passed · 109-0
Yea
S0844 · 2026-03-11
Sickle Cell Disease Care Management and Treatment Continuing Education (House: Third Reading RCS#814)
Passed · 113-0
Yea
S1614 · 2026-03-11
Enforcement of the Florida Building Code (House: Third Reading RCS#789)
Passed · 112-0
Yea
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