Jim Boyd is a Republican politician representing Florida Senate District 20, which includes parts of northern Manatee County and southern Hillsborough County. Born on October 22, 1956, in Bradenton, Florida, he serves as the Republican Majority Leader in the Florida Senate. Notable achievements include shepherding the Live Healthy Act and the Live Local Act in 2023 to expand health care access and affordable housing statewide. He has held leadership roles such as Chair of the Banking and Insurance Committee and member of key committees including Fiscal Policy, Rules, and the Joint Legislative Budget Commission.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: AA from Manatee Community College ; BS from Florida State University .
• Political Experience:
  • Florida Senate, District 20 ; District 21 ; Republican Majority Leader .
  • Florida House of Representatives: District 68 ; District 71 ; Deputy Majority Leader and Majority Whip ; Deputy Whip .
  • Palmetto City Council: Council Member, Vice Mayor, and Mayor .
  • North River Fire District Commissioner .