Steve Crisafulli Fills Key House Leadership Posts

Incoming House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, named some of his leadership team on Thursday. Rep. Matt Hudson, R-Naples, will be speaker pro tempore while Rep. Dana Young, R-Tampa, will take over as House majority leader. Rep. Ritch Workman, R-Melbourne, will head up the Rules and Calendar Committee while Rep. Richard Corcoran, R-Trinity, who is scheduled to take over as House speaker after the 2016 elections, will lead the Appropriations Committee.

Rep. Hudson has shown unfailing leadership in his role as chairman of the Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee, Crisafulli said of Hudson. He has tackled complex issues and has a willingness to fight for legislation that is in the best interest of all Floridians. He has served the House well and will be a great asset to me during this legislative term.

Crisafulli offered praise for Young who is a key ally of outgoing House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel.

As majority leader, I had the pleasure of working with Rep. Young who served as majority whip," he said. I know firsthand that she has what it takes to be a great majority leader for our caucus. She is bold, knowledgeable, and has earned great respect in the Florida House.