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FL S1180

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Fiscal Policy

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a recall process for elected community development district (CDD) board members, requiring petitions signed by at least 10% of registered electors and a subsequent recall referendum petition signed by at least 15% of electors
  • Limits grounds for recall to malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty, drunkenness, incompetence, permanent inability to perform duties, or conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude
  • Requires recall committees to pay all costs including signature verification and referendum administration, with board members removed immediately upon majority voter approval
  • Bars recalled or resigned board members from appointment to the district's board of supervisors for 2 years following removal
  • Expands the definition of "compact, urban, mixed-use district" to include areas within qualified opportunity zones and allows CDDs to enforce deed restrictions regarding synthetic turf installation

Legislative Description

Community Development Districts

Last Action

CS passed; YEAS 112, NAYS 0

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy2/5/2026
Ethics and Elections1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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