• Introduced
    Dec 02, 2025
  • Passed House
  • Passed Senate
  • Became Law
HB 597
Florida House Bill
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Special Elections; Revises timeframe during which vacancy must be filled by candidates qualifying within timeframes provided by general law; requires Governor to call special primary election & special election under certain circumstance; requires Governor to fix dates of special election after vacancy occurs; requires Governor to consult with Secretary of State & supervisor of elections before setting special election dates; authorizes qualified electors to file petition in circuit court seeking judicial determination of election date under specified conditions; provides that court has authority to fix & declare dates for special election; removes authority of Governor, President of Senate, & Speaker of House of Representatives to waive specified timeframes if all parties concur; requires Governor to fix dates to coincide with already scheduled election; requires that special elections to fill certain vacancies be held no later than election for which resigning officer seeks to qualify; provides that certain persons are deemed elected; requires Governor to consult with certain supervisors of election, in addition to Secretary of State, before declaring date of special election; requires that such order be issued within specified timeframe after occurrence of vacancy.
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House • Jan 13, 2026: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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  • Jan 13, 2026 | House
    • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
  • Dec 12, 2025 | House
    • Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee
    • Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
    • Referred to State Affairs Committee
    • Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
  • Dec 02, 2025 | House
    • Filed
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