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FL S0130

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

12/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Frank Artiles

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes county charter authority to allow county officers (sheriff, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections) to be chosen by methods other than election.

  • Prohibits special laws from allowing the clerk of the circuit court to be selected by any method other than election by county voters.

  • Authorizes abolition of county offices only when duties are transferred to another office through special law approved by county voters.

  • Removes county charter authority to transfer the clerk of the circuit court's ex officio duties (clerk of board of county commissioners, auditor, recorder, custodian of county funds) to another officer.

  • Amendment takes effect January 5, 2021, if approved by Florida voters at the next general election.

Legislative Description

Selection and Duties of County Officers/Clerk of the Circuit Court

Last Action

Withdrawn from further consideration

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs12/20/2016

Full Bill Text

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