The bill CS/HB 1051 introduces a new section, 190.0071, to the Florida Statutes, establishing comprehensive procedures for the recall of members of governing bodies within community development districts. It specifies that recall petitions must be signed by at least 10% of registered electors, with the requirement that only certain electors can sign based on whether the member is elected at large or from a specific district. The bill mandates the formation of a recall committee, outlines the grounds for removal, and details the processes for verifying signatures, filing petitions, and conducting recall elections. It also includes provisions for the handling of petitions, such as prohibiting amendments after filing and requiring the preservation of related documents.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that if a recall petition garners at least 15% of valid signatures, the clerk must notify the member being recalled and the governing body, and outlines the procedures for holding a recall election. It establishes that vacancies created by recalls must be filled through elections held concurrently with the recall election or at a special election called by the chief judge. Additionally, it prohibits individuals who have been recalled or resigned after a petition has been filed from being appointed to the governing body for two years. The bill aims to standardize recall procedures across community development districts in Florida and will take effect on July 1, 2026.