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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A joint resolution proposing amendments to Section 1 of Article VIII and Section 5 of Article IX of the State Constitution to require the membership composition of a board of county commissioners to be based on population, to require county commissioners to be elected by the qualified electors who reside in the same county commission district as the commissioner, and to require the superintendent of schools to be elected.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes amendments to the Florida State Constitution regarding the election and composition of county commissioners and school superintendents. Specifically, the resolution mandates that the membership of county commission boards be based on population, with commissioners being elected only by qualified voters within their specific county commission district. Additionally, the resolution requires that school district superintendents be elected every four years during general elections in years divisible by four, reversing previous provisions that allowed for potential appointment by school district boards. The changes aim to enhance local democratic representation by ensuring that county commissioners more accurately reflect the population of their districts and that school superintendents are directly chosen by voters. The proposed amendments would be submitted to Florida's electorate for approval or rejection at the next general election or a specially authorized election, with a specific ballot statement explaining the proposed constitutional changes.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1263 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1263/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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