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FL S0094
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
12/19/2022
Primary Sponsor
Joe Gruters
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to the Florida State Constitution (Article IX, Section 4) to change district school board elections from nonpartisan to partisan, requiring candidates to run with political party affiliations
- Sponsored by Senator Gruters and filed for the 2023 Florida legislative session as SJR 94
- Partisan school board elections would take effect beginning with the November 2026 general election, with partisan primary elections permitted before that date to nominate party candidates for the 2026 ballot
- Requires approval by Florida voters at the next general election or an earlier special election before the constitutional amendment can take effect
- Maintains the existing structure of school boards with five or more members serving staggered four-year terms, changing only the partisan nature of the election process
Legislative Description
Partisan Election of Members of District School Boards
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HJR 31 (Passed)
4/18/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules3/27/2023
Education Pre-K - 123/15/2023
Full Bill Text
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