This bill amends Florida statutes concerning community development districts (CDDs) by establishing new procedures for the recall of elected members from their governing bodies. It specifies that only certain electors, based on district representation, can sign recall petitions, which must be filed separately for each member and require a specified percentage of signatures from registered electors. The bill outlines the necessary steps for the recall process, including signature verification by the supervisor of elections, the filing of defensive statements by recalled members, and the conduct of recall elections. It also imposes penalties for fraudulent activities related to the petition process and establishes a waiting period before removed members can be reappointed.

Furthermore, the bill revises the definition of "compact, urban, mixed-use district" and clarifies that synthetic turf provisions do not apply to CDDs enforcing deed restrictions. It aims for uniformity in recall procedures across the state by repealing conflicting special laws and mandates that all board members elected by qualified electors are subject to these new recall procedures. The provisions are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 1180 c1: 125.572, 190.003