This bill amends various sections of Florida law concerning community associations, with a particular emphasis on the recall processes for board members and the voting rights of unit owners. Key provisions include the prohibition of suspending voting interests during board member recall votes and the nullification of any prior suspensions. The bill also eliminates the requirement for a special meeting to be called by a certain percentage of voting interests and allows for electronic transmission as a valid method of notice for meetings. Additionally, it streamlines the recall process by removing procedural requirements, such as the need for a board meeting to certify recalls within a specified timeframe, and establishes that recalls take effect immediately upon the conclusion of a board meeting.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new requirements for the service of recall agreements, mandating that they be sent via registered mail, and establishes a rebuttable presumption that a unit owner executing a recall agreement is the designated voter for their unit. It also clarifies that a director or officer who is more than 90 days delinquent in assessments is deemed to have abandoned their office, creating a vacancy. The legislation aims to enhance the rights of unit owners in the recall process while simplifying the procedures involved, ensuring accountability among board members, and expediting the resolution of election disputes.

Statutes affected:
S 1600 Filed: 720.302, 720.311