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Florida House of Representatives
Florida State Legislature
Type
Type Lower House
Term limits 4 terms (8 years)
New session started March 8, 2011
Leadership
Speaker of the House Dean Cannon, (R)
since November 16, 2010
Speaker pro tempore John Legg, (R)
since November 16, 2010
Majority Leader Carlos Lopez-Cantera, (R)
since November 16, 2010
Minority Leader Ronald Saunders, (D)
since November 16, 2010
Structure
Members 120
Political groups Republican Party (81)
Democratic Party (39)
Length of term 2 years
Authority Article I, Section 1, Florida Constitution
Salary $29,697/year + per diem
Elections
Last election November 2, 2010
(120 seats)
Next election November 6, 2012
(120 seats)
Redistricting Legislative Control
Motto
In God We Trust
Meeting place
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House of Representatives Chamber
Florida State Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida
Website
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The Florida House of Representatives is the lower house of the Florida Legislature, the state legislature of the US state of Florida. The House is composed of 120 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 156,677.

The House convenes at the State Capitol in Tallahassee. Representatives serve two-year terms, and are restricted by term limits, confining them to four two-year terms (eight years).

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[edit] Membership

Representatives are elected to two-year terms during even-numbered years. A representative must be at least 21 years of age, a resident of the district in which he or she will serve, and a resident of Florida for at least two years before being qualified to run for election. Once elected, representatives are limited to four consecutive terms but can run again after sitting out one election.

[edit] Session

The entire Florida Legislature meets every year in a session beginning on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March and lasting 60 calendar days. Special sessions may be called either by the Governor or by the leaders of both chambers acting jointly. The Speaker of the House is elected by the representatives for a two-year term. The Speaker has the power to preside over the chamber during a session, to appoint committee members and chairs of committees, to influence the placement of bills on the calendar, and to rule on procedural motions. The Speaker pro tempore presides if the Speaker leaves the Chair or if there is a vacancy.

[edit] Composition

Affiliation Party
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
 Total
Republican Democratic Vacant
End of previous legislature 76 44 120 0
Begin 81 39 120 0
February 28, 2011[1] 38 119 1
March 1, 2011[2] 39 120 0
March 25, 2011[3] 80 119 1
June 28, 2011[4] 81 120 0
Latest voting share 67.5% 32.5%

[edit] Leadership

Position Name Party District
Speaker of the House Dean Cannon Republican 35
Speaker pro tempore John Legg Republican 46
Majority Leader Carlos Lopez-Cantera Republican 113
Minority Leader Ronald Saunders Democratic 120
Minority Leader pro tempore Joseph Gibbons Democratic 105

[edit] Members, 2010–2012

District Name Party Residence First Elected
1 Doug Broxon Rep Gulf Breeze 2010
2 Clay Ingram Rep Pensacola 2010
3 C.V. "Clay" Ford Rep Gulf Breeze 2007
4 Matt Gaetz Rep Fort Walton Beach 2010
5 Brad Drake Rep Eucheeanna 2008
6 Jimmy Patronis Rep Panama City 2006
7 Marti Coley Rep Marianna 2005
8 Alan Williams Dem Tallahassee 2008
9 Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda Dem Tallahassee 2008
10 Leonard L. Bembry Dem Madison 2008
11 Elizabeth W. Porter Rep Lake City 2010
12 Janet H. Adkins Rep Fernandina Beach 2008
13 Daniel Davis Rep Jacksonville 2010
14 Mia L. Jones Dem Jacksonville 2008
15 Reggie Fullwood Dem Jacksonville 2010
16 Charles McBurney Rep Jacksonville 2007
17 Lake Ray Rep Jacksonville 2008
18 Doc Renuart Rep Ponte Vedra Beach 2008
19 Michael B. Weinstein Rep Jacksonville 2008
20 William L. Proctor Rep St. Augustine 2004
21 Charles Van Zant Rep Keystone Heights 2008
22 Keith Perry Rep Gainesville 2010
23 Charles Chestnut IV Dem Gainesville 2006
24 Dennis Baxley Rep Ocala 2010
25 Larry Metz Rep Yalaha 2010
26 Fred Costello Rep Ormond Beach 2010
27 Dwayne L. Taylor Dem Daytona Beach 2008
28 Dorothy Hukill Rep Port Orange 2004
29 Tom Goodson Rep Rockledge 2010
30 Ritch Workman Rep Melbourne 2008
31 John Tobia Rep Satellite Beach 2008
32 Steve Crisafulli Rep Merritt Island 2008
33 Jason Brodeur Rep Sanford 2010
34 Chris Dorworth Rep Lake Mary 2007
35 Dean Cannon Rep Winter Park 2004
36 Scott Randolph Dem Orlando 2006
37 Scott Plakon Rep Longwood 2008
38 Bryan Nelson Rep Apopka 2006
39 Geraldine F. Thompson Dem Orlando 2006
40 Eric "E." Eisnaugle Rep Orlando 2008
41 Steve Precourt Rep Orlando 2006
42 H. Marlene O'Toole Rep Lady Lake 2008
43 Jimmie Todd Smith Rep Inverness 2010
44 Robert C. Schenck III Rep Spring Hill 2006
45 Richard Corcoran Rep New Port Richey 2010
46 John Legg Rep Port Richey 2004
47 James Grant Rep Tampa 2010
48 Peter Nehr Rep Tarpon Springs 2006
49 Darren Soto Dem Orlando 2006
50 Ed Hooper Rep Clearwater 2006
51 Larry Ahern Rep St. Petersburg 2010
52 Jeff Brandes Rep St. Petersburg 2010
53 Rick Kriseman Dem St. Petersburg 2006
54 James Frishe Rep St. Petersburg 2006
55 Darryl Rouson Dem St. Petersburg 2008
56 Rachel Burgin Rep Brandon 2008
57 Dana Young Rep Tampa 2010
58 Janet Cruz Dem Tampa 2010
59 Betty Reed Dem Tampa 2006
60 Shawn Harrison Rep Tampa 2010
61 Will Weatherford Rep Wesley Chapel 2006
62 Richard Glorioso Rep Plant City 2004
63 Seth McKeel Rep Lakeland 2006
64 Kelli Stargel Rep Lakeland 2008
65 John Wood Rep Winter Haven 2008
66 Ben Albritton Rep Wauchula 2010
67 Greg Steube Rep Parrish 2010
68 Jim Boyd Rep Bradenton 2010
69 Ray Pilon Rep Sarasota 2010
70 Doug Holder Rep Sarasota 2006
71 Ken Roberson Rep Port Charlotte 2008
72 Paige Kreegel Rep Punta Gorda 2004
73 Matt Caldwell Rep Lehigh Acres 2010
74 Gary Aubuchon Rep Cape Coral 2006
75 Trudi Williams Rep Fort Myers 2004
76 Kathleen Passidomo Rep Naples 2010
77 Denise Grimsley Rep Lake Placid 2004
78 Steven Perman Dem Boca Raton 2010
79 Mike Horner Rep Kissimmee 2008
80 Debbie Mayfield Rep Vero Beach 2008
81 Gayle Harrell Rep Port St. Lucie 2010
82 William Snyder Rep Stuart 2006
83 Pat Rooney Rep West Palm Beach 2010
84 Mack Bernard Dem West Palm Beach 2009
85 Joseph Abruzzo Dem Wellington 2008
86 Lori Berman Dem Delray Beach 2010
87 Bill Hager Rep Boca Raton 2010
88 Mark S. Pafford Dem West Palm Beach 2008
89 Jeff Clemens Dem Lake Worth 2010
90 Irving Slosberg Dem Boca Raton 2010
91 George Moraitis Rep Fort Lauderdale 2010
92 Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed Dem Deerfield Beach 2008
93 Perry Thurston Jr. Dem Plantation 2006
94 Hazelle "Hazel" Rogers Dem Lauderdale Lakes 2008
95 Jim Waldman Dem Coconut Creek 2006
96 Ari Abraham Porth Dem Coral Springs 2004
97 Martin David Kiar Dem Davie 2006
98 Franklin Sands Dem Weston 2004
99 Elaine Schwartz Dem Hollywood 2006
100 Evan Jenne Dem Dania Beach 2006
101 Matt Hudson Rep Naples 2007
102 Eduardo Gonzalez Rep Hialeah 2006
103 Barbara Watson Dem Miami Gardens 2011
104 John Patrick Julien Dem North Miami Beach 2010
105 Joseph Gibbons Dem Hallandale Beach 2006
106 Richard L. Steinberg Dem Miami Beach 2008
107 Luis Garcia Dem Miami Beach 2006
108 Daphne Campbell Dem Miami 2010
109 Cynthia Stafford Dem Miami 2010
110 Jose Oliva Rep Hialeah 2011
111 Erik Fresen Rep Miami 2008
112 Jeanette Nuñez Rep Miami 2010
113 Carlos Lopez-Cantera Rep Miami 2004
114 Ana Rivas Logan Rep Miami-Dade 2010
115 Jose Felix Diaz Rep Miami 2010
116 Carlos Trujilo Rep Miami 2010
117 Michael Bileca Rep Miami 2010
118 Dwight Bullard Dem Miami 2008
119 Frank Artiles Rep Miami 2010
120 Ron Saunders Dem Key West 1986; 2006[5]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Democrat Oscar Braynon (District 103) resigned to run for the Florida Senate
  2. ^ Democrat Barbara Watson (District 103) elected to succeed Braynon
  3. ^ Republican Esteban Bovo (District 110) resigned to run for the Miami-Dade County Commission
  4. ^ Republican Jose Oliva (District 110) elected to succeed Bovo
  5. ^ Rep. Saunders was elected in 1986, left office in 1994 and returned to the house in 2006

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Members of the Florida House of Representatives
   
  1.    Doug Broxson (R)
  2.    Clay Ingram (R)
  3.    Clay Ford (R)
  4.    Matt Gaetz (R)
  5.    Brad Drake (R)
  6.    Jimmy Patronis (R)
  7.    Marti Coley (R)
  8.    Alan Williams (D)
  9.    Michelle R. Vasilinda (D)
  10.    Leonard L. Bembry (D)
  11.    Elizabeth W. Porter (R)
  12.    Janet H. Adkins (R)
  13.    Daniel Davis (R)
  14.    Mia Jones (D)
  15.    Reggie Fullwood (D)
  16.    Charles McBurney (R)
  17.    Lake Ray (R)
  18.    Doc Renuart (R)
  19.    Michael B. Weinstein (R)
  20.    William L. Proctor (R)
  21.    Charles Van Zant (R)
  22.    Keith Perry (R)
  23.    Charles Chestnut IV (D)
  24.    Dennis Baxley (R)
  25.    Larry Metz (R)
  26.    Fred Costello (R)
  27.    Dwayne L. Taylor (D)
  28.    Dorothy L. Hukill (R)
  29.    Tom Goodson (R)
  30.    Ritch Workman (R)
  1.    John Tobia (R)
  2.    Steve Crisafulli (R)
  3.    Jason Brodeur (R)
  4.    Chris Dorworth (R)
  5.    Dean Cannon (R)
  6.    Scott Randolph (D)
  7.    Scott Plakon (R)
  8.    Bryan Nelson (R)
  9.    Geraldine F. Thompson (D)
  10.    Eric Eisnaugle (R)
  11.    Steve Precourt (R)
  12.    H. Marlene O'Toole (R)
  13.    Jimmie Todd Smith (R)
  14.    Robert C. Schenck II (R)
  15.    Richard Corcoran (R)
  16.    John Legg (R)
  17.    James W. Grant (R)
  18.    Peter Nehr (R)
  19.    Darren Soto (D)
  20.    Ed Hooper (R)
  21.    Larry Ahern (R)
  22.    Jeff Brandes (R)
  23.    Rick Kriseman (D)
  24.    James Frishe (R)
  25.    Darryl Ervin Rouson (D)
  26.    Rachel Burgin (R)
  27.    Dana Young (R)
  28.    Janet Cruz (D)
  29.    Betty Reed (D)
  30.    Shawn Harrison (R)
  1.    Will Weatherford (R)
  2.    Richard Glorioso (R)
  3.    Seth McKeel (R)
  4.    Kelli Stargel (R)
  5.    John Wood (R)
  6.    Ben Albritton (R)
  7.    Greg Steube (R)
  8.    Jim Boyd (R)
  9.    Ray Pilon (R)
  10.    Doug Holder (R)
  11.    Kenneth Roberson (R)
  12.    Paige Kreegel (R)
  13.    Matt Caldwell (R)
  14.    Gary Aubuchon (R)
  15.    Trudi Williams (R)
  16.    Kathleen Passidomo (R)
  17.    Denise Grimsley (R)
  18.    Steven Perman (D)
  19.    Mike Horner (R)
  20.    Debbie Mayfield (R)
  21.    Gayle Harrell (R)
  22.    William Snyder (R)
  23.    Pat Rooney (R)
  24.    Mack Bernard (D)
  25.    Joseph Abruzzo (D)
  26.    Lori Berman (D)
  27.    Bill Hager (R)
  28.    Mark Pafford (D)
  29.    Jeff Clemens (D)
  30.    Irving Slosberg (D)
  1.    George Moraitis (R)
  2.    Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed (D)
  3.    Perry Thurston (D)
  4.    Hazelle P. Rogers (D)
  5.    Jim Waldman (D)
  6.    Ari Porth (D)
  7.    Martin David Kiar (D)
  8.    Franklin Sands (D)
  9.    Elaine Schwartz (D)
  10.    Evan Jenne (D)
  11.    Matt Hudson (R)
  12.    Eduardo Gonzalez (R)
  13.    Barbara Watson (D)
  14.    John Patrick Julien (D)
  15.    Joseph Gibbons (D)
  16.    Richard L. Steinberg (D)
  17.    Luis Garcia (D)
  18.    Daphne Campbell (D)
  19.    Cynthia Stafford (D)
  20.    Jose Oliva (R)
  21.    Erik Fresen (R)
  22.    Jeanette Nuñez (R)
  23.    Carlos Lopez-Cantera (R)
  24.    Ana Rivas Logan (R)
  25.    Jose Felix Diaz (R)
  26.    Carlos Trujillo (R)
  27.    Michael Bileca (R)
  28.    Dwight M. Bullard (D)
  29.    Frank Artiles (R)
  30.    Ronald Saunders (D)
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