FL S1700

Creates procedures for recall elections of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Cabinet members, and legislators through a petition process with voter signatures.

Requires recall proponents to register as a political committee with the Secretary of State and obtain approval of petition forms before collecting signatures.

Establishes a 120-day timeframe for circulating and filing signed petitions, with supervisors of elections verifying signatures within 30 days.

Sets ballot language as "Shall [name] be removed from the office of [office] by recall?" with yes/no options, followed by names of replacement candidates if the position is vacated.

Takes effect upon approval of a constitutional amendment by Florida voters at the November 2012 general election that authorizes recall provisions.