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Today, President Albritton and Speaker Perez released changes to committees in advance of the 2025 legislative session No images? Click here  Legislative Leadership & Committee AnnouncementsToday, President Albritton released information about his leadership team, while Speaker Perez released information about the House's planned committee structure
President Albritton makes key announcements about his leadership teamSen. Brodeur will serve as President Pro Tempore, while Sen. Boyd will serve as Majority Leader. Sens. Passidomo, Hooper, and Gruters will Chair Rules, Appropriations, and Fiscal Policy, respectively. 
Speaker Perez outlines committee structure, announces new budget committeeFrom: Daniel Perez, Speaker-designate {Below} you will find the proposed House committee structure for the 2024-2026 term. This memo outlines the thought process behind the proposed structure and highlights some of the more notable changes. Rather than creating committees with little work to do just so that a few more Members can have the title “chairman,” we have proposed a leaner structure that will make service on committees more meaningful for all of you. Although we cannot definitively predict what bills will ultimately be filed, based on patterns in recent years, these committees should have a sufficient workload to make your service engaging and meaningful. Our process should honor and be worthy of the time commitment you are making to serve. You will note that the House of Representatives will no longer have an “Appropriations Committee” (or subcommittees) but instead will have a “Budget Committee” (and subcommittees). Although seemingly a cosmetic change, it carries a deeper philosophical point. We have spent taxpayer funds excessively and indiscriminately in the last few years. Member projects in the House budget have grown from $174 million in 2019 to $1.3 billion in 2024, which is a 645% increase. As elected officials, we should not be asking, “How much of the public’s money can we spend?” As a House, we should do what Florida’s working families do every day: budget their money responsibly. We also have reconceptualized the subcommittees under the Education & Employment Committee to move away from the historic K-12/higher education divide. We need to see our education system as a singular enterprise with the purpose of preparing our kids for their futures whether those futures lead them to college or a profession. The E&E subcommittees will all have a PreK-20 jurisdiction and instead focus on the nature of the education issue under consideration rather than the type of program. The proposed committee structure contains two notable additions that set them apart from prior House committees. We will be creating an Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee, which will be a single combined policy and budget subcommittee that will fall under both the Budget Committee silo and the State Affairs silo. Florida invests hundreds of millions of dollars in information technology projects, many of which fail. As a Legislature, we have no clear information technology policy strategy. Our response to the repeated failure to execute IT projects has been to create, dissolve, and recreate a technology agency. Technology policy in the Legislature either happens informally through behind-the-scenes conversations or appears as language buried in budget proviso. As policymakers and stewards of taxpayer dollars, we must do a better job. This new subcommittee will bring this dialogue to the forefront and put this conversation where it should be – in the hands of the Members in a committee setting. This new subcommittee will play a direct role in our budget process. They will receive a technology allocation from the Speaker, evaluate all technology projects proposed for the state budget, discuss all of those projects in an open forum, and look for synergies and strategic alignments whether we are investing in a potential IT solution for AHCA or DHSMV. The subcommittee will make recommendations directly to the full Budget Committee for incorporation into the House General Appropriations Act. The second new addition will be the creation of the Security & Threat Assessment Committee. Traditionally, presiding officers have been given access to confidential information. I believe that in a healthy legislative body that the circle of trust should be wider. This new committee will function as a forum where committee members will have an opportunity to be briefed on issues including law enforcement threats, cybersecurity threats, and threats to the Capitol complex. In order to protect the identity of witnesses and confidential sources, a secured briefing will be open only to members of the committee. We do not expect the committee will meet often, but it is important that more Members are included in these important conversations. In addition to a simple committee list, we have attached a document with a description of each committee and subcommittee’s jurisdiction. As indicated in yesterday’s memorandum, committee preference forms will be sent out after the conclusion of Organization Session on November 19, and should be returned by noon on December 6 after the conclusion of Legislator University. As you review the proposed structure, I hope you will see committees or subcommittees that excite you and will keep you fully engaged as we focus on the business of the people of Florida. Committee Chairs Florida House Speaker-designate Daniel Perez today announced his leadership team that will guide the Florida House of Representatives to address challenges and promote opportunities for everyday Floridians. “This leadership team will drive our state forward by focusing on solving the problems facing our families, businesses and communities,” said Speaker-designate Daniel Perez, R-Miami. “I’ve chosen these Members because of their character, dedication and willingness to put the people of Florida first.” Speaker-designate Perez’s leadership team: Representative Chuck Brannan, Judiciary Committee Chair Representative Chuck Brannan said, “Spending the majority of my life on the courthouse block in law enforcement with the sheriff’s office and the U.S. Marshals Service has given me invaluable insight into how the justice system in Florida can serve our citizens.” Representative Brannan represents the people of House District 10, which includes multiple counties in north central Florida. He was recently elected to his fourth consecutive term. Representative Brannan served in law enforcement for decades, retiring as Chief Investigator for the Baker County Sheriff’s Office. The Judiciary Committee includes both the Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee and the Criminal Justice Subcommittee. Representative James Buchanan, Commerce Committee Chair Representative James Buchanan said, “As a small business owner who grew up in Florida, I understand the issues that are most important not only to folks in our state that run businesses but also to the people who work hard every day. Our state’s prosperity depends on maintaining a robust economy.” Representative Buchanan represents the people of House District 74, which includes part of Sarasota County. He was recently re-elected to his fourth consecutive term. The Commerce Committee includes the Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee, the Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee, the Industries & Professions Activities Subcommittee and the Insurance & Banking Subcommittee. Representative Jennifer Canady, Education & Employment Committee Chair Representative Jennifer Canady said, “Education will shape Florida’s future for decades to come. As a lifelong educator, I look forward to leading a team of dedicated Members who will focus on the issues that matter to the next generation.” Representative Canady represents the people of House District 50, which includes part of Polk County. She was recently re-elected to her second consecutive term. Representative Canady taught fifth grade at elementary schools in Lakeland and also directs a program focused on research, innovation STEM learning and entrepreneurship. The Education & Employment Committee includes the Careers & Workforce Subcommittee, the Education Administration Subcommittee and the Student Academic Success Subcommittee. Representative Wyman Duggan, Speaker pro tempore and Ways & Means Committee Chair Representative Wyman Duggan said, “It's a tremendous honor to be entrusted with these roles. Public money doesn’t belong to the government; it belongs to the taxpayers. I look forward to using the Ways & Means Committee to ensure our tax system at the state and local levels works for the people of Florida. As Speaker pro tempore my goal is to ensure that our Chamber always conducts itself with the integrity that the people of Florida expect and deserve.” Representative Duggan represents the people of House District 12, which includes Jacksonville in Duval County. He was recently re-elected to his fourth consecutive term. Representative Duggan served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and is an attorney. The duties of Speaker pro tempore are to fill the role of the presiding officer of the House in the absence of the Speaker and to uphold the Chamber’s standards of decorum, respect and integrity. The Ways & Means Committee oversees all tax-related bills and creates the annual tax package, providing relief to Florida’s families and hardworking men and women. Representative Sam Garrison, Rules & Ethics Committee Chair Representative Sam Garrison said, "I cherish the Florida House and all that makes it special – our rich history and the collaboration among 120 leaders from across Florida. My hope is that over the next two years, we can strengthen the institution and have a greater appreciation of just how special it is to serve here.” Representative Garrison represents the people of House District 11, which includes part of Clay County. He was recently re-elected to his third consecutive term. Representative Garrison is an attorney and previously served as an Assistant State Attorney for both Clay and Duval Counties. The Rules & Ethics Committee is entrusted with upholding the ethics and standards of conduct for public official and employees, including House Members. The committee also sets the Special Order Calendar and recommends procedures to ensure a well-managed and orderly floor process. Representative Lawrence McClure, Budget Committee Chair Representative Lawrence McClure said, “What we do best in Florida is passing a balanced budget year after year that meets the needs and priorities of our state – it’s the cornerstone for everything else we do in the legislature. However, I think we can do an even better job to ensure Florida’s tax dollars are being put to good use. I look forward to opening up the budget to discover where we make better, smarter choices.” Representative McClure represents the people of House District 68, which includes part of Hillsborough County. He was recently re-elected to his fourth consecutive term. The Budget Committee includes the Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee, the Health Care Budget Committee, the Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee, the Justice Budget Subcommittee, the PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee, the State Administration Budget Subcommittee and the Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee. Representative Will Robinson, State Affairs Committee Chair Representative Robinson said, “I look forward to exploring the wide range of critical issues in this jurisdiction. From finding ways to make government more efficient to providing appropriate oversight to local governments and special districts to establishing policies regarding the management of our natural resources, State Affairs addresses topics that matter most to Floridians.” Representative Robinson represents the people of House District 71, which includes Bradenton in Southwest Florida. He was recently re-elected to his fourth consecutive term. The State Affairs Committee includes the Government Operations Subcommittee, the Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee, the Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee and the Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee. Representative Tyler Sirois, House Majority Leader and Security & Threat Assessment Committee Chair Representative Tyler Sirois said, “It is the utmost privilege to be selected to lead a group of my peers, championing the conservative values we all hold dear for the good of our state. Together, we will build on our principles, solve real problems for Floridians, and ensure Florida is the best place to work, learn, and raise a family. I am particularly honored that the Speaker-designate has created the Security & Threat Assessment Committee, a forum to bring other Members into the conversation about the dangers facing the state of Florida.” Representative Sirois represents the people of House District 31, which includes Merritt Island in Brevard County. He was recently re-elected to his fourth consecutive term. The Majority Leader is tasked with ensuring every Member of the Republican Conference has the tools and information needed to drive a strong conservative agenda. The Security & Threat Assessment Committee will provide a platform for Members to be briefed on law enforcement threats to the state, cybersecurity breaches of state agencies and specific issues related to security in the Capitol. Representative Josie Tomkow, Health & Human Services Committee Chair Representative Josie Tomkow said, “From our aging populations to young families, healthcare is at the center of the lives of all Floridians. I’m excited to have an open, robust and in-depth conversation about how to improve our healthcare system.” Representative Tomkow represents the people of House District 51, which includes Polk City in Central Florida. She was recently re-elected to her fourth consecutive term. Representative Tomkow is a seventh generation Floridian and a third generation cattle rancher. She recently served as Chair of the PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee. The Health & Human Services Committee includes the Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee, the Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee and the Health Services Subcommittee. Florida House of Representatives: Proposed Committee Structure for 2024-2026 Term Budget Committee
Commerce Committee
Education & Employment Committee
Health & Human Services Committee
Judiciary Committee
Rules & Ethics Committee Security & Threat Assessment Committee State Affairs Committee
Ways & Means Committee Joint Committees (established in the Joint Rules)
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