FL H7059

Municipal elections must be held on the same date as the general election in even-numbered years, or on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in odd-numbered years, with the supervisor of elections determining the frequency.

Municipalities with runoff requirements must hold initial elections 10 weeks before the general election (even years) or 10 weeks before the November election (odd years), with runoffs held on the main election date.

Counties may establish alternative fixed election dates if the supervisor of elections and all municipalities within the county agree by ordinance, except municipalities conducting independent elections without supervisor assistance.

Municipal recall elections must be held concurrently with other general, municipal, or special elections within a 30-60 day window, or the chief judge shall call a special recall election.

Terms of incumbent elected municipal officers are extended until the next municipal election held under this act, and the bill repeals prior law allowing date changes for cause; effective January 1, 2017.