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FL H1605
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jayer Williamson
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AI Summary
- Amends Florida Statutes section 100.361 to allow members of noncharter county governing bodies to be removed from office through recall elections by county electors
- Extends existing municipal and charter county recall procedures to noncharter counties, including petition filing requirements and signature verification processes
- Requires petition forms to be filed with the county clerk within 30 days of the first signature, with the county supervisor of elections verifying signatures within 30 days at a cost of 10 cents per signature or actual cost, whichever is less
- Applies district-based recall eligibility rules: only electors from a district can sign and vote on recall of district representatives, while all county electors participate in at-large official recalls
- Takes effect upon approval of a state constitutional amendment proposed by HJR 1603 (or substantially similar resolution) at the next general election or an authorized earlier special election
Legislative Description
Recall of County Commissioners
Last Action
Died in Public Integrity & Elections Committee
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Public Integrity and Elections Committee4/1/2021
Local Administration and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee3/5/2021
Full Bill Text
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