Bill > H0077

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Florida State Constitution that would explicitly authorize the recall of county officers and commissioners by the state's electors. Specifically, the resolution adds a new subsection (l) to Article VIII, Section 1, which establishes that county officers and commissioners can be removed from office through the process detailed in section 100.361 of the Florida Statutes. This means that if voters are dissatisfied with the performance of a county officer or commissioner, they can initiate a recall election to potentially remove that official from their position before their term expires. The resolution requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted to voters for approval or rejection at the next general election or a specially authorized election. If approved, this amendment would provide a formal constitutional basis for the existing statutory recall process, giving voters a clear mechanism to hold county-level elected officials accountable for their actions and performance.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/77