Term:
Majority Leader |
Definition:
The 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. |
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Term:
Majority Party |
Definition:
The political party with the most members in a house. |
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Term:
Memorial (HM, SM) |
Definition:
A measure addressed to an executive agency or another legislative body, usually Congress, which expresses the consensus of the Florida Legislature or urges that certain action be taken on a matter within the jurisdiction of the agency or body to which it is addressed. When both houses adopt the measure, the memorial is signed by the legislative officers and transmitted to the Secretary of State for presentation to the addressee. A memorial is not subject to the approval or veto powers of the Governor, is not subject to constitutional title requirements, and does not have the effect of law. |
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Term:
Message |
Definition:
A formal communication by one house to the other house concerning action taken on a bill. |
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Term:
Minority Leader |
Definition:
The legislator elected by the minority party caucus or conference in each house to be the leader of the minority party members in that house. |
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Term:
Minority Party |
Definition:
The political party with less than a majority of members in a house. |
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Term:
Motion |
Definition:
A formal request made by a legislator on the Chamber floor or in a committee meeting to take some procedural action. The rules of each house determine the importance of a motion, whether it may be debated, and the vote required for adoption of the motion. |
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