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FL S1756

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Randy Fine

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the office of Lieutenant Governor from the Florida Constitution and revises succession to the office of Governor to be prescribed by general law rather than defaulting to the Lieutenant Governor
  • Creates a new Cabinet position, the Commissioner of Government Efficiency, with power to audit, investigate, and report on fraud, waste, and abuse within the executive branch, counties, municipalities, and special districts
  • Repeals the constitutionally mandated Government Efficiency Task Force (established every four years) and eliminates the legislature-appointed auditor position
  • Requires the legislature to appoint the first Commissioner of Government Efficiency by March 2, 2027, via concurrent resolution; the appointee serves until a successor is elected at the 2028 general election and may not run for the office
  • Mandates a ballot question at the 2044 general election asking voters whether to repeal the Commissioner of Government Efficiency office, with repeal taking effect December 31, 2046, if approved

Legislative Description

Succession to Office of Governor, Auditing, and Government Efficiency

Last Action

Withdrawn from further consideration

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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