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HB 967

County Constitutional Officers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Holcomb

HB 967 would have modified Florida county constitutional officers' governance structure, powers, or duties, but died in committee without advancing through the legislature.

Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 967

Legislative bill overview

HB 967 addresses the structure, powers, and governance of county constitutional officers in Florida—typically including the sheriff, clerk of court, property appraiser, tax collector, and supervisor of elections. The bill likely proposed modifications to how these elected positions operate, their duties, compensation, or relationship to county government structures.

Why is this important

County constitutional officers are frontline administrators handling law enforcement, elections, property records, and tax collection across Florida counties. Changes to their authority or structure directly affect service delivery, election integrity, and local governance efficiency for millions of Floridians.

Potential points of contention

  • Home rule vs. state authority: Tension between constitutional officers' traditional independence and county commissioners' desire for coordinated oversight or consolidation
  • Election administration concerns: Provisions affecting the supervisor of elections role could trigger debates over election control, particularly post-2020
  • Local fiscal impact: Modifications to compensation, staffing authority, or funding mechanisms would affect county budgets differently across the state

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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