Bill
SJR 802
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Overview:
- Bill Number: SJR 802
- Title: Term Limits for Members of Boards of County Commissioners and District School Boards
- Status: Died in Community Affairs
- Introduced: February 18, 2025
- Classification: joint resolution
- Subject: (adopted), constitutional amendments
Purpose and Intent:
SJR 802 proposes an amendment to the Florida Constitution to establish term limits for county commissioners and district school board members. The resolution aims to limit the number of consecutive years these local elected officials can serve in office.
Key Provisions:
- Creates a new term limit of 8 consecutive years for county commissioners
- Adds a term limit of 8 consecutive years for district school board members, which currently exists only in state statute
Affected Parties and Impacts:
This proposed constitutional amendment would affect current and future county commissioners and district school board members in Florida by limiting their time in office. Voters would also be impacted as they would decide whether to approve the amendment through a statewide referendum.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
SJR 802 died in the Community Affairs committee, indicating it did not advance further in the legislative process. If adopted by the Legislature, the proposed constitutional amendment would be placed on the ballot for Florida voters to consider at the next general election in November 2026.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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