HB 4003 — City of Marco Island, Collier County
Last action — Chapter No. 2026-188
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced October 16, 2025. It awaits signature.
Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on June 12, 2026.
Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.
Odds of enactment
Moderate chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.
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Prognosis
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To Executive
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
The bill requires special elections for city council vacancies in Marco Island under certain conditions.
This bill establishes that a special election must be held to fill any city council vacancy in Marco Island, unless it occurs within a year of a general election. It also revises when the Governor is required to fill such vacancies and allows for a Governor-called special election in specific cases.
Summary
City of Marco Island, Collier County; Requires special election be held to fill any vacancy on city council upon resolution adopted by council; provides exception for vacancies occurring within 1 year before general election; revises circumstances under which Governor is required to fill vacancies; provides for Governor to call special election in certain circumstances; requires referendum.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
9 added · 13 removed9 line(s) added, 13 removed.
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4003 2026 LegislatureA 2bill to be entitled An act relating to the City of Marco Island, Collier County;
hb4003hb4003-01-c1 -01-er F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 4003 2026 Legislature election shall be held within 130 days after the occurrence of the vacancy, unless the vacancy occurs within one (1) year before a general election of city officials, in which event the Council shall, within 60 days after the occurrence of such vacancy, by a majority vote, appoint a citizen who meets the requirements for qualification under section 5.03(1) of the Charter who shall hold office until the next general election.
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View plain text versions (3)
- H 4003 c1 View text pdf
- H 4003 er View text Current pdf
- Introduced H 4003 Filed pdf
AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
The bill amends the City of Marco Island Charter to establish new procedures for filling vacancies on the city council, including requiring special elections in most cases.
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Section 3.05
A vacancy on the Council shall be filled by holding a special election for the unexpired term to be called by the city clerk upon a resolution adopted by the Council. The special election shall be held within 130 days after the occurrence of the vacancy, unless the vacancy occurs within one (1) year before a general election of city officials, in which event the Council shall, within 60 days after the occurrence of such vacancy, by a majority vote, appoint a citizen who meets the requirements for qualification under section 5.03(1) of the Charter who shall hold office until the next general election.→ A vacancy on the Council shall be filled by holding a special election for the unexpired term to be called by the city clerk upon a resolution adopted by the Council. The special election shall be held within 130 days after the occurrence of the vacancy, unless the vacancy occurs within one (1) year before a general election of city officials, in which event the Council shall, within 60 days after the occurrence of such vacancy, by a majority vote, appoint a citizen who meets the requirements for qualification under section 5.03(1) of the Charter who shall hold office until the next general election.This change clarifies the procedure for filling council vacancies and specifies the timing of appointments and elections.
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Section 3.05
If four or more Council vacancies occur at one time or the Council does not appoint a qualified citizen to fill a vacancy within 60 days when appointment is required by paragraph (a), the Governor shall fill such vacancies until successors are chosen at the next regular election.→ If four or more Council vacancies occur at one time, the Governor shall fill such vacancies until successors are chosen at the next regular election.This change maintains the Governor's role in filling multiple vacancies on the Council but clarifies the conditions under which this occurs.
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Section 3.05
If the Council does not adopt a resolution to call a special election within 30 days after the occurrence of the vacancy when a special election is required by paragraph (a), the Governor shall call a special election within 10 days. as follows:→ If the Council does not adopt a resolution to call a special election within 30 days after the occurrence of the vacancy when a special election is required by paragraph (a), the Governor shall call a special election within 10 days.This change preserves the Governor's authority to call a special election if the Council fails to act, ensuring timely elections.
Action History
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Chapter No. 2026-188
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Approved by Governor
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Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
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Ordered enrolled
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In Messages
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CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 786
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Read 3rd time -SJ 786
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Read 2nd time -SJ 786
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
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Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 785
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Placed on Local Calendar, 03/11/26
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Received
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Referred to Rules
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In Messages
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CS passed; YEAS 114, NAYS 0
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Read 3rd time
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Added to Third Reading Calendar
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Read 2nd time
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Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/11/2026)
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Added to Second Reading Calendar
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Bill released to House Calendar
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Reported out of State Affairs Committee
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Favorable by State Affairs Committee
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Added to State Affairs Committee agenda
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1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
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1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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Now in State Affairs Committee
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Reported out of Government Operations Subcommittee
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Favorable by Government Operations Subcommittee
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Added to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda
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Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
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Referred to State Affairs Committee
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Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee
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CS Filed
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Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
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Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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Favorable with CS by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda
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Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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Referred to State Affairs Committee
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Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee
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Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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Filed
Sponsors
- Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee · Primary
- Yvette Benarroch · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Co-sponsors (1)
- Benarroch, Yvette Republican
Not signed on (162)
162 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 162 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| No Party Affiliation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (39)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Arrington, Kristen Aston | Democrat | Yea |
| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Yea |
| Bernard, Mack | Democrat | Yea |
| Bracy Davis, LaVon | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Yea |
| Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" | Democrat | Yea |
| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Yea |
| Polsky, Tina Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharief, Barbara | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Not Voting |
| Albritton, Ben | Republican | Yea |
| Boyd, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley, Jennifer | Republican | Yea |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Burgess, Danny | Republican | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Yea |
| Calatayud, Alexis | Republican | Yea |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Not Voting |
| Gaetz, Don | Republican | Yea |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Grall, Erin | Republican | Yea |
| Gruters, Joe | Republican | Yea |
| Harrell, Gayle | Republican | Yea |
| Hooper, Ed | Republican | Yea |
| Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" | Republican | Yea |
| Martin, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Mayfield, Debbie | Republican | Yea |
| McClain, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Passidomo, Kathleen | Republican | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Ana Maria | Republican | Yea |
| Simon, Corey | Republican | Yea |
| Smith, David | Republican | Yea |
| Truenow, Keith L. | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Not Voting |
| Vacant | Republican | Yea |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
| Yarborough, Clay | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 78 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 32 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 114 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (117)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 4003 do?
- City of Marco Island, Collier County; Requires special election be held to fill any vacancy on city council upon resolution adopted by council; provides exception for vacancies occurring within 1 year before general election; revises circumstances under which Governor is required to fill vacancies; provides for Governor to call special election in certain circumstances; requires referendum.
- Who sponsors HB 4003?
- HB 4003 is sponsored by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee and Benarroch, Yvette (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 4003?
- This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced October 16, 2025. It awaits signature.
- Where can I track HB 4003?
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