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FL H4001

Bill

Status

Passed

7/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Lee County Home Rule Charter to change the Board of County Commissioners from at-large elections to single-member district elections beginning with the 2028 general election
  • Maintains the existing 5-member board structure with staggered 4-year terms, and preserves the 3-consecutive-term limit for commissioners
  • Ensures the conversion from at-large to single-member districts does not disrupt existing staggered terms, with Districts 2 and 4 commissioners continuing to serve until the 2030 general election
  • Requires a referendum on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot, conducted by the Lee County Supervisor of Elections, for voter approval of the charter amendment
  • Takes effect only upon approval by a majority of qualified Lee County electors voting in the 2026 referendum, except the referendum provisions take effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Lee County

Last Action

Chapter No. 2025-222

7/8/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/28/2025
Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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