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TermDefinitionAcronym
Majority LeaderThe legislator from the majority party designated by the presiding officer of each house to be the leader of the majority party members in that house.
Majority PartyThe political party having the most members in a house.
Memorial (SM, HM)A special form of concurrent resolution addressed to an executive agency or another legislative body, usually Congress, that expresses the sentiment of the Florida Legislature on a matter outside its legislative jurisdiction.
MessageThe houses of the Legislature send formal communications to each other regarding actions taken on bills.  The Governor also sends messages to the Legislature informing them of his actions on bills.
Minority LeaderThe legislator elected by the minority party caucus or conference in each house to be the leader of the minority party members in that house.
Minority Party
The political party that has less than a majority of members in a house.
MotionA formal proposal made by a legislator on the Chamber floor or in a council or committee meeting to take some procedural action.  The rules of each house determine the guidelines for motions.

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