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Speaker of the House Steve Crisafulli

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Information found on this page can be found on the Speakers House of Representatives Webpage. 

Biographical Information
City of Residence: Merritt Island
Occupation: Real Estate Broker/Agribusinessman
Education: Brevard Community College , A.A; University of Central Florida, B.A.


Affiliations

Brevard County Farm Bureau, President, 2003-2005, Director, 1996-2004, 2006-Present 

Central Florida Legislative Delegation, Chair, 2013

Brevard Delegation, Chair, 2012

Orange County Delegation, Chair, 2011

Leadership Brevard, past graduate, 1998, past program committee member 1999-2000

Roles and Responsibilities


The Speaker is a constitutional officer who leads the House for a two-year term, manages its operations, and presides over its sessions. He/she is elected by his/her fellow Representatives. Among his/her most important duties are the appointment of committee members and selection of their Chairs. Chairs are key figures in the legislative process and play an important role in determining content of legislation considered by the House.


For a full list of leadership and their roles, visit the FL House of Representatives Webpage
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