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    House Page & Messenger Program Welcomes Students to the Capitol

    The Page & Messenger Program is a long-standing tradition in the House. Throughout session, participating students enjoy the opportunity to assist House Members during the Capitol's busiest time. The Page & Messenger Program offers students a fun and educational experience that will not quickly be forgotten.

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    Hear from the House Messengers- NEW

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    House Bill Pages to Include Companion Measures

    Florida House staff recently updated the House website to provide clearer explanations of bill actions, especially in reference to "companion measures." The changes were designed to help members of the public understand bill pages and the actions related to bills more easily. In this video, Bob Ward, Clerk of the Florida House, explains the processes and procedures surrounding companion measures and how the bill pages on the website will now appear.

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    House Session Guide and Informer Newsletter Now Available

    Stay up-to-date on all things House through the Office of Public Information's weekly Session Guide and Informer Newsletter. Sign-up to receive automatic updates via the Public Information Updates subscription on the Public Guide page.

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    Chamber Murals Through the Eyes of House Clerk Bob Ward

    This video was produced by the Florida House Office of Public Information (OPI). It captures House Clerk Bob Ward providing a historical perspective while walking viewers through the various murals in the Florida House Chamber.  Learn more about several points in the Sunshine State's history and other little known facts about the art hanging on the walls of the chamber. You might be surprised by the historical themes and artifacts represented in each mural. Clerk Ward also explains several connections between each piece of art.  

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February 22, 2012 MeetingsFull Listing

ipod Economic Affairs Committee
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ipod Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee
      50.91MB File (1hr 51min 12sec)
ipod Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee
      29.72MB File (1hr 4min 54sec)
ipod Health & Human Services Committee
      49.65MB File (1hr 48min 27sec)
ipod Education Committee- Part 1 of 2
      36.91MB File (1hr 20min 37sec)
ipod Education Committee- Part 2 of 2
      35.64MB File (1hr 17min 51sec)
ipod Rules & Calendar Committee
      1.35MB File (2min 56sec)
ipod Finance & Tax Committee
      28.34MB File (1hr 1min 54sec)
ipod Appropriations Committee
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Redistricting Chairman Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, gets a standing ovation from all his House colleagues on the house floor after finishing his closing remarks on the commit Read More...
Retiring Rep. Luis Garcia, Jr., D-Miami, offers remarks on the House floor Friday Feb. 3, 2012, in Tallahassee, Florida.
Retiring Rep. Luis Garcia, Jr., D-Miami, offers remarks on the House floor Friday Feb. 3, 2012, in Tallahassee, Florida.

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ipod Oxycodone Purchases Down In Florida: Officials
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ipod Dean Cannon: Constitution should be basis for fixing higher education
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ipod 'Your Voice' Survey: What Regulations are Most Troublesome to Businesses
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ipod Breast Cancer Survivors in Florida Legislature Celebrate Their Stories of Hope
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ipod Editorial: Next Up In Redistricting
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