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TheJudiciary Committee is astanding committee of theFlorida House of Representatives. It was created with the 2011 session. Prior to that was theCriminal & Civil Justice Policy Council.

Per the House Rules, committees of theFlorida House of Representatives are assigned by theSpeaker of the House.[1] Standing committees are assigned before each regular session and shall expire on June 30 of odd-numbered years or, at the adjournment of a special or extended session.[2]The Speaker shall appoint the chair, vice-chair and co-chairs of all standing committees and subcommittees. After the Speaker has appointed the committee and subcommittee members,the Minority Leader can name a Minority Conference member or ranking member of any committee, subject to the approval of the Speaker.[1] The Speaker can appoint theSpeaker Pro Tempore or theMajority Leader, or theMajority Whip to serve as anex officio voting member on any committee or subcommittee.[3] A majority makes up a committee's quorum, butex officio members are not counted for purposes of determining a quorum.[4]

DocumentIcon.jpgSee rules:House Rules 2020-2022

Function

Oversight Powers and Responsibilities of Standing Committees and Subcommittees:
(a) Each standing committee or subcommittee is authorized to exercise all powers authorized for committees pursuant to s. 11.143, Florida Statutes, to carry out oversight responsibilities within its respective subject matter jurisdiction. For purposes of this rule, the Speaker shall determine the subject matter jurisdiction of each committee or subcommittee.
(b) Select committees shall exercise committee powers authorized by s. 11.143, Florida Statutes, whenever specifically authorized in writing by the Speaker.
(c) Each committee or subcommittee shall exercise other oversight powers and responsibilities vested in the House whenever specifically authorized by the Speaker.
(d) Each committee or subcommittee shall conduct other business as directed by the Speaker.[5][6]

Membership

2025-2026 legislative session

House Judiciary Committee, 2025-2026

Democratic members (0)Republican members (1)Third-party members(0)

      2019-2020 legislative session

      House Judiciary Committee, 2019-2020

      Democratic members (6)Republican members (12)Third-party members(0)

        2017 legislative session

        The following table describes committee membership at the beginning of the 2017 legislative session.

        Judiciary Members, 2017
        Democratic members (6)Republican members (12)
        Cynthia StaffordChris Sprowls, Chair
        Ramon AlexanderRoss Spano, Vice chair
        John CortesDaniel Burgess
        Ben DiamondJay Fant
        Joseph S. GellerHeather Fitzenhagen
        Sharon PritchettJulio Gonzalez
        Erin Grall
        Bill Hager
        Shawn Harrison
        Larry Metz
        George Moraitis
        Scott Plakon

        2015 legislative session

        The following table describes committee membership at the beginning of the 2015 legislative session.

        Judiciary Members, 2015
        Democratic members (6)Republican members (12)
        Dave Kerner, Ranking memberCharles McBurney, Chair
        Dwight Richard DudleyKathleen Passidomo, Vice chair
        Katie EdwardsColleen Burton
        Jared Evan MoskowitzJay Fant
        Michelle Rehwinkel VasilindaJulio Gonzalez
        Jose Javier RodriguezGayle Harrell
        Matt Hudson
        Larry Metz
        Scott Plakon
        Charlie Stone
        Carlos Trujillo
        John Wood

        2013-2014

        The following table describes committee membership at the beginning of the 2013 legislative session.

        Judiciary Committee Members, 2013
        Democratic members (6)Republican members (12)
        Elaine Schwartz, Democratic Ranking MemberDennis K. Baxley, Chair
        Daphne CampbellKathleen Passidomo, Vice chair
        Dwight Richard DudleyMarti Coley
        Dave KernerHeather Dawes Fitzenhagen
        Kionne L. McGheeMatt Gaetz
        Jared Evan MoskowitzBill Hager
        Charles McBurney
        Larry Metz
        Ray Pilon
        Kenneth Roberson
        Ross Spano
        Charlie Stone

        2011-2012

        The following table describes committee membership for the 2011 legislative session.

        Judiciary Committee Members, 2011
        Democratic members (5)Republican members (13)
        • [[Ari Abraham Porth]], Democratic Ranking MemberWilliam Snyder, Chair
        Daphne CampbellCharles McBurney, Vice chair
        John Patrick JulienDennis Baxley
        Elaine SchwartzEric Eisnaugle
        Richard SteinbergMatt Gaetz
        Tom Goodson
        Bill Hager
        Shawn Harrison
        Larry Metz
        Kathleen Passidomo
        Ray Pilon
        Lake Ray
        Greg Steube

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        Current members of theFlorida House of Representatives
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        Speaker of the House:Daniel Perez
        Majority Leader:Tyler Sirois
        Minority Leader:Fentrice Driskell
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