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FL H1435

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ray Rodrigues

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends chapter 2014-249, Laws of Florida, to modify the charter amendment approval process for the Village of Estero, Lee County.

  • Changes the voting threshold for charter amendment adoption from a majority of registered voters to at least 60 percent of those electors actually voting on the measure.

  • Maintains existing provisions allowing the village council or qualified voters (via petition signed by 10 percent or 5,000 electors, whichever is less) to propose charter amendments.

  • Charter amendments become effective either on a date specified in the amendment or 30 days after voter adoption, whichever applies.

  • Takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

Village of Estero, Lee County

Last Action

Died in Local Government Affairs Subcommittee

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Local Government Affairs Subcommittee1/21/2016

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