<P> In 2013, the Legislature filed about 2000 bills . About 1000 of these are "member bills ." The remainder are bills by committees responsible for certain functions, such as budget . In 2016, about 15% of the bills were passed . In 2017, 1,885 lobbyists registered to represent 3,724 entities . </P> <P> The House also has the power to propose Amendments to the Florida Constitution . Additionally, the House has the exclusive power to impeach officials, who are then tried by the Senate . </P> <P> The House is headed by the Speaker of the House . The Speaker of the House is elected by the members of the Chamber to a two - year term . The Speaker has the power to preside over the Chamber during Session, to appoint committee members and chairs of committees, to influence the placement of bills on the calendar, and to rule on procedural motions . The Speaker Pro Tempore presides if the Speaker leaves the Chair or if there is a vacancy . The Speaker, along with the Senate President and Governor of Florida, control most of the agenda of state business in Florida . </P> <Ul> <Li> Speaker of the Florida House: Richard Corcoran (R) </Li> <Li> Speaker Pro Tempore of the Florida House: Jeanette Núñez (R) </Li> <Li> Majority Leader of the Florida House: Ray Rodrigues (R) </Li> <Li> Minority Leader of the Florida House: Janet Cruz (D) </Li> </Ul>

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