FL H1129

Proposes amendments to Article VIII, Section 1 and creation of new section in Article XII of Florida Constitution to be submitted to voters at next general or special election.

Removes authority for county charters to allow non-election selection of certain county officers (sheriff, tax collector, property appraiser, clerk of circuit court); supervisor of elections must always be elected.

Authorizes abolition of any county office when its duties are transferred to another office by special law approved by vote of county voters.

Removes authority for county charters to transfer ex officio duties of clerk of circuit court (clerk of board of county commissioners, auditor, recorder, custodian of county funds) to another officer.

Effective date of January 5, 2021, if approved by voters.