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FL S1216

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

12/11/2019

Primary Sponsor

Education

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit district school board members to eight consecutive years in office
  • Prohibits school board members from appearing on the ballot for reelection if they will have served eight consecutive years by the end of their current term
  • Amendment applies only to terms of office beginning on or after November 3, 2020; prior service does not count toward the term limit
  • Requires approval by Florida voters at the next general election or an earlier special election authorized by law
  • Amends Article IX, Section 4 and creates a new section in Article XII of the Florida State Constitution

Legislative Description

Limitation on Terms of Office for Members of a District School Board

Last Action

Died on Calendar

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules2/17/2020
Education2/5/2020
Ethics and Elections12/18/2019

Full Bill Text

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