Staff Reports
Fred Piccolo, spokesman for House Speaker Jose Oliva, released the following memo on Friday:
After consulting with House Democratic Leader Kionne McGhee, the following members are hereby appointed as Ranking Members for the following committees and subcommittees for the 2019 Legislative Session.
Appropriations Committee – Leader McGhee
Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee – Rep. Kristin Jacobs
Government Operations & Technology Appropriations Subcommittee – Rep. John Cortes
Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee – Rep. Nicholas Duran
Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee – Rep. Ramon Alexander
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee – Rep. Sharon Pritchett
PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee – Rep. Patricia Williams
Transportation & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee – Rep. Barbara Watson
Commerce Committee – Rep. Evan Jenne
Business & Professions Subcommittee – Rep. Wengay Newton
Energy & Utilities Subcommittee – Rep. Al Jacquet
Gaming Control Subcommittee – Rep. Joseph Geller
Insurance & Banking Subcommittee – Rep. Shevrin Jones
Workforce Development & Tourism Subcommittee – Rep. Kamia Brown
Education Committee – Rep. Bruce Antone
Higher Education & Career Readiness Subcommittee – Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith
PreK-12 Innovation Subcommittee – Rep. Susan Valdes
PreK-12 Quality Subcommittee – Rep. Jennifer Webb
Health & Human Services Committee – Rep. Nicholas Duran
Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee – Rep. Loranne Ausley
Health Market Reform Subcommittee – Rep. Margaret Good
Health Quality Subcommittee – Rep. Richard Stark
Judiciary Committee – Rep. Ben Diamond
Civil Justice Subcommittee – Rep. Anika Omphroy
Criminal Justice Subcommittee – Rep. Michael Grieco
Public Integrity & Ethics Committee – Rep. Tracie Davis
Rules Committee – Rep. Al Jacquet
State Affairs Committee – Rep. Bobby DuBose
Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee – Rep. Delores Hogan Johnson
Local, Federal & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee – Rep. David Silvers
Oversight, Transparency & Public Management Subcommittee – Rep. Kimberly Daniels
Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee – Rep. Geraldine Thompson
Ways & Means Committee – Rep. Amy Mercado
Terrie Rizzo, chair of the Florida Democratic Party, later Friday released the following statement:
“This is the most diverse and qualified group of leaders the Florida House has ever seen, and Floridians are lucky to have their voices and expertise weighing in on critical issues facing our state.
“Led by Kionne McGhee, we are confident our lawmakers will be strong advocates for public education, critical environmental reforms, healthcare affordability and accessibility, and criminal justice reform. Congratulations to all of our leaders on their prestigious assignments for the 2019 Session!”
