Florida House of Representatives facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Florida House of Representatives |
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| 2018–2020 Florida Legislature | |
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Lower house of the Florida Legislature
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Term limits
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4 terms (8 years) |
| History | |
| Founded | May 26, 1845 |
| Preceded by | Legislative Council of the Territory of Florida |
| Leadership | |
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Speaker of the House
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José R. Oliva (R)
Since November 20, 2018 |
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House Speaker Pro Tempore
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MaryLynn Magar (R)
Since November 20, 2018 |
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House Majority Leader
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Dane Eagle (R)
Since November 19, 2018 |
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House Minority Leader
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Kionne McGhee (D)
Since November 19, 2018 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 120 |
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Political groups
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Majority
Minority
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Length of term
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2 years |
| Authority | Article III, Constitution of Florida |
| Salary | $29,697/year + per diem (Subsistence & Travel) |
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Last election
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November 6, 2018 (120 seats) |
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Next election
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November 3, 2020 (120 seats) |
| Redistricting | Legislative control |
| Motto | |
| In God We Trust | |
| Meeting place | |
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| House of Representatives Chamber Florida Capitol Tallahassee, Florida |
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| Website | |
| Official website: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov | |
The Florida House of Representatives is the lower house of the Florida Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Florida, the Florida Senate being the upper house.
The House is made of 120 members, each elected from a single-member district with a population of approximately 157,000 residents.
See also
In Spanish: Cámara de Representantes de Florida para niños
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