SB 1262 (Hutson) preempts to the state the authority to establish the dates of municipal elections. The bill will be considered by the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee on Tuesday, February 6, at 2:00 p.m. Please contact committee members and urge them to Oppose SB 1262!
The bill requires the governing body of a municipality to select the date for holding its election from among four options:
The general election (November of even-numbered years).
First Tuesday after the first Monday in November of odd-numbered years.
Third Tuesday in March odd-number year.
Third Tuesday in March of even-numbered years.
The bill establishes a format for runoff elections and allows elected municipal officers to continue in office until the next municipal election date is held in accordance with the bill’s requirements.
Decisions about the times and dates of municipal elections are local matters that will vary according to community needs and preferences.
These purely local decisions should not be preempted by the state.
Should you have any questions, please contact Rebecca O’Hara at
rohara@flcities.com or (850) 701-3692.
Please contact members of the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee and urge them to Oppose SB 1262!
Senate Ethics and Elections Committee - OPPOSE SB 1262!
