With legislative committees poised to start meeting again in less than a month, state Senate President Joe Negron revamped the leadership of several key Senate panels.

Negron, R-Stuart, appointed new heads of five budget subcommittees while changing the leaders of committees that oversee policy areas involving the environment, agriculture, utilities and elections. He also added members to numerous committees.

“In the era of term limits, I believe it is important for each senator to be considered for the opportunity to participate in the committee process based on demonstrated competence, expertise and interest,” Negron said Tuesday in a memo announcing the committee assignments.