Incoming House speaker recreates committee to eye public corruption

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 500

Last Updated: 3 days, 23 hours ago

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House speaker-designate Samuel Garrison Thursday night sent a memo to members announcing two new House standing committees and re-establishment of a third committee focused on public corruption.

The memo didn’t include details of who would chair the panels or their membership. Unlike his contemporary, Senate President-designate Jim Boyd, Garrison, a Republican from Fleming Island, did not release the names of the House members who would control key committees.

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