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FL S0196

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Innovation, Industry, and Technology

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establish 4-year terms for the Public Counsel position with a maximum of 12 consecutive years of service
  • Require the Committee on Public Counsel Oversight to receive applications, conduct interviews, and appoint a Public Counsel beginning January 15, 2021, and every 4 years thereafter
  • Allow the Public Counsel to serve beyond the 4-year term limit until a successor is appointed and takes office, unless removed by majority vote of committee appointees from each house
  • Fill vacancies in the office for the remainder of the unexpired term using the same appointment procedure as the original appointment
  • Effective date July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Office of Public Counsel

Last Action

Died in Rules

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/26/2019
Governmental Oversight and Accountability3/21/2019
Innovation, Industry, and Technology3/8/2019

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