House Speaker Sansom Announces 2009 Legislative Committee Chairs

Florida House of Representatives Speaker Ray Sansom (R-Destin) announced the 2009 House Council and Committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs today, December 9, 2008.

The press release from the Office of the Speaker of the House is reprinted below, or click here to view the entire House Committee roster.

 

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Sansom Announces House Council and Committee Leaders

TALLAHASSEE-Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Ray Sansom, R-Destin, today announced the representatives who will chair councils and committees during the 2009 legislative session.

In addition, Sansom announced the representatives who will serve as vice-chairs and ranking members on the councils and committees. Earlier, Sansom named Rep. Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, to chair the Rules and Calendar Council.

Sansom also announced today the creation of the Select Committee on Seminole Indian Compact Review, to be chaired by Speaker pro tempore Larry Cretul, R-Ocala.

Sansom said, “The purpose of the select committee is to thoroughly review and provide an opportunity for public comment on the proposed gambling compact between the State of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida.” He said the select committee shall produce a written report no later than the opening day of regular session, that includes both recommendations for proposed action and discussion and analysis of the issues related to the compact.

“These individuals named today have demonstrated leadership, public service, and a commitment to make Florida an even better place to live,” said Speaker Sansom. “During these very difficult economic times, it is especially important that our members have a thorough knowledge of the issues – especially in regard to the state budget. I have great confidence that these leaders will help steer Florida on the best possible course.”

The council chairs, vice chairs, and ranking members announced today are:

Finance and Tax Council
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Chair – Cannon, D.
Vice Chair – Lopez-Cantera, C.
Democratic Ranking Member – Thurston, P.

Full Appropriations Council on Education & Economic Development
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Chair – Rivera, D.
Vice Chair – Coley, M.
Democratic Ranking Member – Saunders, R.

PreK-12 Appropriations Committee
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Chair – Flores, A.
Vice Chair – Legg, J.
Democratic Ranking Member – Kiar, M.

State & Community Colleges & Workforce Appropriations Committee
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Chair – Weatherford, W.
Vice Chair – McKeel, S.
Democratic Ranking Member – Brise, R.

State Universities & Private Colleges Appropriations Committee
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Chair – Proctor, W.
Vice Chair – Precourt, S.
Democratic Ranking Member – Heller, B.

Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Committee
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Chair – Glorioso, R.
Vice Chair – Evers, G.
Democratic Ranking Member – Gibbons, J.

Full Appropriations Council on General Government & Health Care
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Chair – Llorente, M.
Vice Chair – Frishe, J.
Democratic Ranking Member – Skidmore, K.

Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations Committee
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Chair – Adams, S.
Vice Chair – Thompson, N.
Democratic Ranking Member – Rouson, D.

Government Operations Appropriations Committee
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Chair – Hays, D.
Vice Chair – Hooper, E.
Democratic Ranking Member – Braynon II, O.

Health Care Appropriations Committee
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Chair – Ambler, K.
Vice Chair – Patronis, J.
Democratic Ranking Member – Brandenburg, M.

Healthy Seniors Appropriations Committee
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Chair – Domino, C.
Vice Chair – Anderson, T.
Democratic Ranking Member – Schwartz, E.

Human Services Appropriations Committee
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Chair – Zapata, J.
Vice Chair – Aubuchon, G.
Democratic Ranking Member – Roberson, Y.

Natural Resources Appropriations Committee
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Chair – Poppell, R.
Vice Chair – Williams, T.
Democratic Ranking Member – Boyd, D.

Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council
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Chair – Robaina, J.
Vice Chair – Snyder, W.
Democratic Ranking Member – Thurston, P.

Civil Justice & Courts Policy Committee
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Chair – Thompson, N.
Vice Chair – Weinstein, M.
Democratic Ranking Member – Scionti, M.

Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy Committee
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Chair – Planas, J.
Vice Chair – Adams, S.
Democratic Ranking Member – Garcia, L.

General Government Policy Council
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Chair – Troutman, B.
Vice Chair – Hooper, E.
Democratic Ranking Member – Waldman, J.