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FL S0196
Bill
Status
Failed
5/3/2019
Primary Sponsor
Innovation, Industry, and Technology
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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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