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FL S1938
Bill
AI Summary
- Extends Florida's existing municipal recall process (Section 100.361, F.S.) to allow electors of noncharter counties to recall members of the county governing body, in addition to the existing authority for municipal and charter county recalls
- Retains the same recall petition requirements, including that district-elected officials may only be recalled by electors of that district, while at-large officials may be recalled by all electors of the jurisdiction
- Limits grounds for recall to seven specific causes: malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty, drunkenness, incompetence, permanent inability to perform duties, and conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude
- Requires all signed petition forms to be filed within 30 days of the first signature, with the county supervisor of elections verifying signatures at a cost of 10 cents per signature or actual cost, whichever is less
- Takes effect contingent upon voter approval of a related constitutional amendment proposed by SJR 1004 (or a substantially similar joint resolution) at the next general election or an authorized special election
Legislative Description
Recall of County Officials
Last Action
Died in Community Affairs
3/14/2022
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