Restructuring Florida's Gubernatorial Process
"A measure that would eliminate Florida’s lieutenant governor, restructure the state’s gubernatorial succession process, and establish a new Cabinet-level official responsible for government oversight advanced Tuesday as the House Government Operations Subcommittee voted 14-3 to approve House Joint Resolution 1325.The proposed constitutional amendment, backed by Republican lawmakers, would repeal Section 2 of Article IV of the Florida Constitution, effectively abolishing the office of lieutenant governor.
Under current law, the lieutenant governor serves as the governor’s second-in-command and assumes the governorship in cases of vacancy, impeachment, or incapacity. If the amendment is approved, gubernatorial succession would be determined by legislation.
It also introduces a new statewide-elected commissioner of government efficiency, responsible for auditing and investigating waste and fraud in state and local government.
The resolution includes additional financial oversight provisions, such as stricter budget review processes and limits on the use of nonrecurring revenue.
If passed by the Legislature, the amendment will go before voters in 2026, requiring 60% approval to take effect." [The Capitalist]
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