This bill amends the City of Marco Island Charter to establish new procedures for filling vacancies on the city council. It mandates that a special election be held to fill any council vacancy, which will be called by the city clerk following a resolution adopted by the council. However, if a vacancy occurs within one year before a general election, the council is required to appoint a qualified citizen to serve until the next general election. The bill also outlines that if four or more vacancies occur simultaneously, the Governor will fill those vacancies until successors are elected. Additionally, if the council fails to call a special election within 30 days of a vacancy, the Governor is authorized to do so within 10 days.

The bill includes a provision for a referendum to be held on November 3, 2026, during the general election, to seek voter approval for these changes. The ballot will ask voters whether they support the revisions to the procedures for filling vacant city council seats, including the requirement for a special election and the conditions under which the Governor may intervene. The act will only take effect if approved by a majority of qualified electors in the referendum, while certain sections will become law immediately upon passage.