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FL H0999
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
5/5/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jackie Toledo
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AI Summary
- Adds state attorneys and public defenders to the list of officials subject to impeachment by the House of Representatives for misdemeanors in office, requiring a two-thirds vote to impeach
- Establishes that impeached state attorneys and public defenders shall be tried by the Senate, with conviction requiring a two-thirds majority of senators present
- Preserves the Governor's existing authority to suspend state attorneys and public defenders from office without requiring impeachment
- Removes the phrase "not subject to impeachment" from Article IV Section 7 to clarify that state attorneys and public defenders are now subject to impeachment proceedings
- Proposes constitutional amendments to Article III Section 17 and Article IV Section 7 for voter approval at the next general election or earlier special election
Legislative Description
Impeachment and Suspension of State Attorneys and Public Defenders
Last Action
Died in Judiciary Committee
5/5/2017
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/17/2017
Public Integrity and Ethics Committee3/1/2017
Full Bill Text
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