Speaker's Rostrum

The Speaker's rostrum occupies the highest point on the floor in recognition of the great importance accorded that office.

During Special and Regular Sessions, the House Parliamentarian sits to the immediate right of the Speaker.

During Joint Sessions, the Clergyman, Speaker pro tempore, and the Speaker sit to the right of the Lectern; the President, Governor, and President pro tempore sit to the left of the Lectern.
 
Speaker Marco Rubio is officially sworn into office by Judge R. Fred Lewis, with his family at his side.
Speaker Marco Rubio is officially sworn into office by Judge R. Fred Lewis, with his family at his side.
 
Representative Geraldine Thompson addresses colleagues from her member's desk with a view of the Speaker's Rostrum.
Representative Geraldine Thompson addresses colleagues from her member's desk with a view of the Speaker's Rostrum.
 

Speaker Marco Rubio, addresses colleagues at the Speaker's Rostrum.
Speaker Marco Rubio, addresses colleagues at the Speaker's Rostrum.

Revised: 11/30/2006