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FL S1236

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Blaise Ingoglia

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statute 105.041 to revise the judicial retention question that appears on election ballots
  • Requires the ballot to include the name of the Governor who appointed the justice or judge as part of the retention question
  • The revised ballot language would read: "Shall Justice/Judge [name], appointed by Governor [name], of the [court] be retained in office?"
  • The appointing Governor's name is included only "if applicable," accounting for judges who may have reached their position through means other than gubernatorial appointment
  • Effective date of July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Ballot Specifications for Judicial Offices

Last Action

Died in Ethics and Elections

3/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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