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FL H0663

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jayer Williamson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article VIII, Section 1 of the Florida State Constitution to add a new subsection (l) authorizing the Legislature to provide by general law for the recall of county officers and commissioners
  • County officers subject to potential recall include the sheriff, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court, as well as county commissioners
  • Requires submission to Florida voters for approval or rejection at the next general election or an earlier special election specifically authorized by law
  • Does not establish specific recall procedures itself, but grants the Legislature the constitutional authority to create such procedures through general law

Legislative Description

Recall of County Officers and Commissioners

Last Action

Died in State Affairs Committee

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/7/2022
Public Integrity and Elections Committee1/25/2022
Local Administration and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee12/13/2021

Full Bill Text

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