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FL H0027

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

9/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Holcomb

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendments to impose 12 consecutive year term limits on members of boards of county commissioners and district school boards
  • Prohibits term-limited members from appearing on the ballot for any county commission or school board seat until 4 years after their last term expires
  • Creates an exception for county commissioners: term-limited commissioners elected from single-member districts may still run for county-wide chairperson or county mayor positions if the county charter provides for such positions
  • Includes an exception for county commissioners related to single-member district changes after decennial redistricting, as provided by general law
  • Requires voter approval at the next general election or an earlier special election authorized by law

Legislative Description

Term Limits for Members of Boards of County Commissioners and District School Boards

Last Action

1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee10/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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