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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to community development districts; amending s. 125.572, F.S.; providing that specified provisions regarding synthetic turf do not apply to community development districts enforcing deed restrictions; amending s. 190.003, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "compact, urban, mixed-use district"; creating s. 190.0071, F.S.; providing definitions; authorizing the removal of certain members of the board of supervisors of a community development district by recall; providing requirements for the recall procedure; providing the grounds for removal of elected members; providing requirements for a recall petition; providing that the recall committee and the member to be recalled are subject to specified campaign financing requirements; providing requirements for certain petitions and signatures; providing requirements for filing signed petitions; prohibiting the petition from being amended after it is filed except in specified circumstances; requiring the clerk to make certain notifications within a specified timeframe; providing requirements for the verification of signatures on a certain petition; requiring the committee to pay in advance for such verification; providing requirements for supervisors of elections when verifying signatures; requiring the clerk to take specified actions if certain determinations are made about the number of signatures; authorizing an elector to remove his or her name from certain petitions in a specified manner; requiring the clerk to take certain actions in response to such removal; providing requirements for a Record of Recall Proceedings; providing requirements for a recall referendum; requiring ballots at such referendum meet certain specifications; authorizing a recall referendum be canceled in certain circumstances; requiring vacancies created by recall to be filled in a specified manner; prohibiting specified persons from being eligible for appointment to the board of supervisors for a certain time period; prohibiting certain actions related to the specified petitions; providing penalties; amending s. 190.006, F.S.; providing that certain board members of community development districts are subject to specified election recall provisions; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes related to community development districts (CDDs), which are special districts that provide a range of public services and infrastructure within a defined area. First, it clarifies that CDDs can enforce deed restrictions regarding synthetic turf, meaning they are exempt from certain state regulations that apply to single-family residential properties. Second, it revises the definition of a "compact, urban, mixed-use district" to include specific acreage requirements and conditions related to qualified opportunity zones or community redevelopment areas, and outlines development entitlement thresholds. Most significantly, the bill introduces a new process for recalling elected members of a CDD's board of supervisors. This process includes defining grounds for recall such as malfeasance or neglect of duty, outlining requirements for recall petitions and signature verification by election officials, establishing a recall committee responsible for petition management and costs, and detailing procedures for recall referendums where electors vote on whether to remove a supervisor. If a recall is successful, vacancies are filled by the board or the Governor depending on the number of recalls, and individuals removed or who resign under these circumstances are prohibited from being reappointed to the board for two years. The bill also specifies penalties for offenses related to recall petitions and clarifies that elected board members are subject to these recall provisions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (2)
Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (House), State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/SB 1180 (on 03/10/2026)
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