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TermDefinitionAcronym
History NoteA note following each section of the Florida Statutes that contains citations to the section and chapter number of the creating act and each subsequent amendatory act as located in the Laws of Florida.
HouseThis term refers to either body of the Legislature, unless capitalized.  When capitalized, it refers to the House of Representatives.
House of Representatives HandbookCompiled by the Clerk's Office, the handbook, "Welcome to the House," contains descriptions of the three branches of government, photographs and descriptions of the officers of the House, photographs of members of the House, and statistical information.  It includes an explanation of the legislative process including committees and councils, the budget process, descriptions of session and other House activities.  Significant dates in legislative history, Florida's flags through the years, and interesting Florida facts are featured.  The booklet is free and is available from the Clerk's Office.
House ResolutionA measure expressing the will of a legislative house on a matter confined to that house, dealing with organizational issues, or conveying the good wishes of that house are all examples of the types of resolutions considered by the legislative houses.  Resolutions do not require the signature of the Governor and they do not become law.

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