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FL H1603

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Local Administration and Veterans Affairs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 1 of Article VIII of the Florida Constitution to authorize the Legislature to provide by general law for the recall of county officers and commissioners
  • Adds a new subsection (l) to Section 1 of Article VIII that grants the legislature power to establish recall procedures through general law
  • Requires voter approval at the next general election or an earlier special election specifically authorized by law
  • The ballot language will state: "Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to authorize the Legislature to provide by general law for the recall of county officers and commissioners"
  • Does not establish specific recall procedures or requirements; only grants the legislature the authority to create them

Legislative Description

Recall of County Officers and Commissioners

Last Action

Died in Public Integrity & Elections Committee

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Integrity and Elections Committee4/2/2021
Local Administration and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee3/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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