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FL H0057
Bill
Status
Introduced
9/19/2023
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- County commissioners are prohibited from appearing on the ballot for reelection after serving 8 consecutive years in office, including service that would have been completed but for resignation
- After reaching the 8-year limit, a commissioner may not seek a different district seat or at-large seat on the same county commission until 2 years after the end of their initial term
- Term limits apply to counties without charter-imposed term limits as of July 1, 2024, and service from terms beginning before November 5, 2024, does not count toward the 8-year limit
- Counties whose charters allow commissioners to serve longer than 8 consecutive years must hold a referendum on November 5, 2024, asking voters whether to adopt the 8-year limit; if rejected, the state limit does not apply to that county
- Existing charter term limits that are more restrictive than 8 consecutive years are preserved and not superseded by this act, which takes effect July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
County Commissioner Term Limits
Last Action
Died on Second Reading Calendar
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
State Affairs1/24/2024
Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee1/22/2024
Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee10/5/2023
Full Bill Text
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