Florida Legislature facts for kids
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| Houses | Senate House of Representatives |
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Term limits
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Senate 2 terms (8 years) House of Representatives 4 terms (8 years) |
| History | |
| Founded | May 26, 1845 |
| Preceded by | Legislative Council of the Territory of Florida |
| Leadership | |
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President of the Senate
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Bill Galvano (R)
Since Nov. 20, 2018 |
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Senate Majority Leader
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Kathleen Passidomo (R)
Since Nov. 26, 2018 |
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Senate Minority Leader
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Audrey Gibson (D)
Since Nov. 19, 2018 |
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Speaker of the House
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José R. Oliva (R)
Since Nov. 20, 2018 |
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House Majority Leader
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Dane Eagle (R)
Since Nov. 19, 2018 |
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House Minority Leader
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Kionne McGhee (D)
Since Nov. 19, 2018 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 160 voting members
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House of Representatives political groups
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Length of term
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Senate 4 years House of Representatives 2 years |
| Salary | $18,000/year + per diem (Subsistence & Travel) |
| Elections | |
| Redistricting | Legislative control |
| Motto | |
| In God We Trust | |
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| Florida Capitol (Old Capitol in foreground), Tallahassee | |
| Website | |
| Official Website: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/ | |
The Florida Legislature is the legislature of the U.S. State of Florida. It is organized as a bicameral body made of an upper chamber, the Senate, and a lower chamber, the House of Representatives.
The legislature is made of 160 state legislators (120 in the House and 40 in the Senate). It meets in the Florida State Capitol building in Tallahassee.
See also
In Spanish: Legislatura de Florida para niños
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