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FL H1399
Bill
Status
Failed
3/14/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jayer Williamson
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AI Summary
- Extends Florida's existing recall process under s. 100.361, F.S., to members of the governing body of noncharter counties, who previously were not subject to recall; the law already covered municipal and charter county officials.
- Retains existing rules for district-based officials: if elected only by district electors, only those district electors may sign the recall petition and vote in the recall election; if elected at-large, all electors of the jurisdiction may participate.
- Grounds for recall remain limited to malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty, drunkenness, incompetence, permanent inability to perform official duties, and conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude.
- Signed petition forms must be filed within 30 days of the first signature, and the county supervisor of elections must verify signatures within 30 days of submission, at a cost of 10 cents per signature or actual cost, whichever is less.
- Effective date is contingent on voter approval of the constitutional amendment proposed by HJR 663 (or a substantially similar joint resolution) at the next general election or an earlier authorized special election.
Legislative Description
Recall of County 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 Subcommittee1/14/2022
Full Bill Text
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