Speaker's Appointments to Boards and Commissions
The council shall provide technical assistance to
the Department of Health in the establishment
of the information clearinghouse and give the
department the benefit of the council members’
knowledge and experience relating to the needs of
patients and families of patients with
developmental disabilities and available support
services.
Total Number of Members: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 3
The Alzeimer's Disease Advisory Committee advises
the Department of Elder Affairs regarding
legislative, programmatic, and administrative
matters that relate to persons living with
Alzheimer’s disease and their caretakers.
Total Number of Members: 15
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
11
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 2
The James and Esther King Biomedical Research
Program works within the Department of Health to
provided a perpetual annual source of funding for
research in the areas of tobacco-related
cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and
pulmonary disease. The goal of the program is to
improve Florida’s biomedical knowledge base relating
to these health issues, and to stimulate
economic development in biomedical development.
Total Number of Members: 11
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
4
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 2
The Blood Clot and Pulmonary Embolism Policy
Workgroup gathers specified data and information
relating to blood clots and pulmonary embolisms and
develops a risk surveillance system and policy
recommendations.
Total Number of Members: 5
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 2
The Cancer Connect Collaborative is created within the Florida Department of Health to advise the department and the Legislature on developing a holistic approach to the state’s efforts to fund cancer research, cancer facilities, and treatments for cancer patients.
Total Number of Members: 5
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
2
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 1
Citizens is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt government
corporation whose public purpose is to
provide insurance protection to Florida property
owners throughout the state.
Total Number of Members: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
3
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 2
The Commission on Ethics upholds the standards of
conduct for the employees of the state,
counties, cities, and other political subdivisions
of Florida.
Total Number of Members: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
5
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 2
The Commission on Mental Health & Substance Abuse
examines the current methods of providing
mental health and substance abuse services and
methods to improve the effectiveness of current
practices, procedures, programs, and initiatives;
identifies barriers or deficiencies in the
delivery of such services; and makes recommendations
for changes to existing laws, rules, and
policies. The commission must submit reports by
September 1, 2022 and 2023, and is repealed
September 1, 2023. Section 394.9086, F.S. (2021).
Total Number of Members: 19
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
7
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 5
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 5
The Constitution Revision Commission, established in
the Florida Constitution in 1968, has the
authority to propose to voters a revision of all or
any part of the Constitution. The Commission
must meet every 20 years.
Total Number of Members: 37
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
15
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by Chief Justice,
Supreme Court: 3
The Council for Early Grade Success within the
Department of Education must review the
procurement, implementation, and administration of a
coordinated screening and progress
monitoring program for all students in VPK through
grade 3.
Total Number of Members: 17
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
3
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 7
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 7
The Council on the Social Status of Black Men and
Boys studies adverse societal conditions
effecting black males including homicide rates,
arrest and incarceration rates, poverty, drug
abuse, death rates, school performance, and health
issues and propose measures to correct the
underlying causes of these issues.
Total Number of Members: 19
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 4
The direct-support organization is established to
provide assistance, funding, and support to
the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking and to
assist in the fulfillment of the council’s
purposes.
Total Number of Members: 13
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 4
Florida ABLE, Inc., is a direct support organization
for the ABLE Program within the Florida
Prepaid College Board. The ABLE program administers
tax-exempt accounts containing private funds
to pay for the qualified disability expenses of
eligible individuals with disabilities.
Total Number of Members: 5
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
1
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 1
The Florida Cancer Control & Research Advisory
Council recommends solutions to the Board of
Governors and the State Surgeon General regarding
methods to control and prevent cancer
throughout the state.
Total Number of Members: 15
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
1
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 2
The Florida Center for Brain Tumor Research
Scientific Advisory Council advises a coordinated
research effort to treat and cure cancerous and
non-cancerous brain tumors. The Council works
with The Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Institute
of the University of Florida who
collaborate with other brain cancer research
institutions in a unified effort to cure brain
tumors.
Total Number of Members: 11
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
4
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 3
The Florida Center for Nursing Board of Directors
addresses issues of supply and demand for
nursing, including issues of recruitment, retention,
and utilization of nurse workforce
resources. The Speaker recommends candidates to the
Governor, and the Governor appoints.
Total Number of Members: 16
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
4
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 4
The Florida Clerk of the Courts Operations
Corporation reviews proposed budgets related to the
Courts.
Total Number of Members: 11
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 1
The Florida Commission on the Status of Women
studies the changing and developing roles of women
in American society. The Commission addresses issues
that include domestic violence, gender
equity, family, employment, education, and
healthcare.
Total Number of Members: 22
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
4
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 4
The Florida Council on Arts and Culture advises the
Secretary of State regarding cultural grant
funding and on all matters pertaining to culture in
Florida.
Total Number of Members: 15
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
7
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 4
The Florida Defense Support Task Force was created
to make recommendations to prepare the state
to effectively compete in any federal base
realignment and closure action, to support the
state’s position in research and development
activities relating to military missions and
contracting, and to improve the state's
military-friendly environment for service members,
military dependents, military retirees and
businesses that bring military and base-related jobs
to the state.
Total Number of Members: 13
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
4
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 4
The Florida Education Fund board of directors
oversees the Florida Education Fund; a state
program which matches half of the funds contributed
by private sources in order to fund
scholarships and educational opportunities in the
state of Florida.
Total Number of Members: 12
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
2
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 2
The Florida Elections Commission has jurisdiction to
investigate and determine violations of the
state election laws; refer matters to the state
attorneys; record hearings; and impose civil
penalties by fines. The Speaker submits a list of
nominees to the Governor, and the Governor
appoints.
Total Number of Members: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
1
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 2
The Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory
Council facilitates cooperation between the
State Government and Florida’s faith-based and
community-based organizations in order to deliver
services more effectively.
Total Number of Members: 25
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
17
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 4
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 4
The Florida Greenways and Trails Council manages the
maintenance of Florida’s greenways and
trails. They are tasked with overseeing conservation
corridors, greenbelts, recreational trails,
scenic corridors, reserves, regional parks and
preserves, ecological sites, freshwater and
saltwater paddling trails, and other nature-centric
roadways throughout the state.
Total Number of Members: 20
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
5
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 3
The Florida Historic Capitol Museum Council provides
assistance to the staff and board of
directors in developing strategic plans and ensuring
that the museum retains an emphasis on
preserving legislative history and traditions.
Total Number of Members: 13
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 3
The Florida Historical Commission prioritizes the
preservation of historical and archeological
sites in the State of Florida. They also provide
programs to encourage public interest and
involvement in the preservation of Florida’s
historic and archeological sites.
Total Number of Members: 11
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
7
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 2
The Florida Housing Finance Corporation is a
public-private entity assisting in providing a range
of affordable housing opportunities for Floridians.
Total Number of Members: 11
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
8
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 1
Florida is for Veterans, Inc. is a non-profit
corporation created by the State of Florida to
help veterans fully transition to civilian life in
the Sunshine State. They connect veterans to
employers, grant funds to employers to hire and
train veterans, and educate veterans on how to
open their own businesses in the Florida.
Total Number of Members: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
3
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 3
The Florida Museum of Black History Task Force
provides recommendations to the Division of
Historical Resources within the Department of State
for the planning, construction, operation, and
administration of a Florida Museum of Black History.
Total Number of Members: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
3
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 3
The Florida Public Service Commission Nomination
Council nominates candidates to the Governor to
fill vacancies on the Public Service Commission; a
body which ensures Floridians receive
services like natural gas, electricity, telephone,
water, and wastewater in a safe affordable
manner.
Total Number of Members: 12
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 6
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 6
The network is the principal business assistance
organization for small businesses in the state.
The purpose is to serve emerging and established
for-profit, privately held businesses that
maintain a place of business in the state. The
advisory board shall advise, counsel, and confer
with the statewide director on matters pertaining to
the operation of the network.
Total Number of Members: 19
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
3
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 3
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 3
The Council is established within the Florida
Department of Veterans’ Affairs as an advisory
body to the Governor and the Cabinet who will select
nominees to be inducted into the Florida
Veterans’ Hall of Fame
Total Number of Members: 7
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
1
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 1
The Government Efficiency Task Force meets every
four years to develop recommendations for
improving governmental operations and reducing
costs.
Total Number of Members: 15
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
5
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 5
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 5
The Health Care Innovation Council is created within the Florida Department of Health to tap into the best knowledge and experience available by regularly bringing together subject matter experts in a public forum to explore and discuss innovations in technology, workforce, and service delivery models that can be exhibited as best practices, implemented, or scaled in order to improve the quality and delivery of health care in the state.
Total Number of Members: 15
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
6
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 1
The Industrial Hemp Advisory Council advises the
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
on the plans, policies, and procedures of the state
hemp program.
Total Number of Members: 15
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
2
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 2
The advisory board periodically reviews and advises
I-STREET concerning its research program.
Total Number of Members: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 1
The Initiative Technology Advisory Council leads a
coordinated effort to develop and implement
technologies and approaches for controlling and
mitigating the impacts of red tide.
Total Number of Members: 6
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
1
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 1
The commission investigates system failures in the
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting
and prior mass violence incidents in this state and
develops recommendations for system
improvements.
Total Number of Members: 16
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
5
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 5
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 5
The Rare Disease Advisory Council makes
recommendations on ways to improve health outcomes
for
individuals with rare diseases and develops
strategies for academic research institutions to
facilitate continued research on rare diseases. The
Council must submit an initial report by
July 1, 2022, and annually thereafter. Section
381.99, F.S. (2021).
Total Number of Members: 20
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
10
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 5
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 5
The Seagrass Restoration Technology Development
Initiative Advisory Council develops cost-effective
innovative and environmentally sustainable
technologies needed to restore coastal seagrass
ecosystems.
Total Number of Members: 7
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
1
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 1
Space Florida acts as Florida’s point of contact for
state aerospace-related activities with federal
agencies, the military, state agencies, businesses,
and the private sector.
Total Number of Members: 12
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
5
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 1
Council provides advice and recommendations
regarding the state’s participation in and
compliance with the compact and Interstate
Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military
Children activities. The council shall provide three
to five names to the Governor as
recommendations for the Military Family Education
Liaison.
Total Number of Members: 7
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
2
President of the Senate and Speaker of the House
Joint Appointment: 1
The Statewide Council on Opioid Abatement within the
Department of Children and Families serves the
purpose of enhancing the development and
coordination of state and local efforts to abate the
opioid epidemic and to support the victims of the
opioid crisis and their families.
Total Number of Members: 10
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
1
President of the Senate and Speaker of the House
Joint Appointment: 1
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 1
The Taxation and Budget Reform Commission,
established by the Florida Constitution, convenes
once every twenty years and is broadly charged with
examining the state planning and budget
processes, state and local government revenue needs,
expenditure processes of the state, the
appropriateness of the state tax structure and
governmental productivity and efficiency.
Total Number of Members: 29
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
11
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 9
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 9
The Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Advisory
Council advises and reviews a statewide
program aimed at reducing the prevalence of tobacco
usage among youth, adults, and pregnant
women. The program includes the funding of
educational marketing campaigns, community and youth
programs, as well as counseling and referral
services to those struggling with tobacco use
related habits or diseases.
Total Number of Members: 23
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
4
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 2
The corporation is created within the Department of
Economic Opportunity to administer the
Recovery Fund for the benefit of disproportionately
affected counties that experienced economic
damage from the Deepwater Horizon disaster. The
corporation monitors, reviews, and evaluates
awardees and related projects or programs created
under the Gulf Coast Economic Corridor Act.
The board of directors shall review the Recovery
Fund, establish and review priorities for
economic recovery in disproportionately affected
counties, and determine use of the earnings
available.
Total Number of Members: 7
Total Number of Members appointed by the Governor:
0
Total Number of Members appointed by the President
of the Senate: 2
Total Number of Members appointed by the Speaker of
the House: 2