Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 597: Special Elections
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 597 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on December 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Special Elections. Primary sponsor: Mike Gottlieb (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Government Operations Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Special Elections; Revises timeframe during which vacancy must be filled by candidates qualifying within timeframes provided by general law; requires Governor to call special primary election & special election under certain circumstance; requires Governor to fix dates of special election after vacancy occurs; requires Governor to consult with Secretary of State & supervisor of elections before setting special election dates; authorizes qualified electors to file petition in circuit court seeking judicial determination of election date under specified conditions; provides that court has authority to fix & declare dates for special election; removes authority of Governor, President of Senate, & Speaker of House of Representatives to waive specified timeframes if all parties concur; requires Governor to fix dates to coincide with already scheduled election; requires that special elections to fill certain vacancies be held no later than election for which resigning officer seeks to qualify; provides that certain persons are deemed elected; requires Governor to consult with certain supervisors of election, in addition to Secretary of State, before declaring date of special election; requires that such order be issued within specified timeframe after occurrence of vacancy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gottlieb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 102 |
| Daryl Campbell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 99 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Government Operations Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
- Referred to State Affairs Committee
- Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee
- Filed