Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S1584: Senate Confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointments/Legislative Approval of Extended States of Emergency
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to require that the Senate confirm appointments and removals made by the Governor and to require that the Legislature authorize an extension of a state of emergency declared by the Governor, etc.
What the bill says
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to Section of Article IV and the creation of Section 14 in Article IV of the State Constitution to require that the Senate confirm appointments and removals made by the Governor and to require that the Legislature authorize an extension of a state of emergency declared by the Governor.
From the introduced text, January 9, 2026:
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to Section of Article IV and the creation of Section 14 in Article IV of the State Constitution to require that the Senate confirm appointments and removals made by the Governor and to require that the Legislature authorize an extension of a state of emergency declared by the Governor. Be It Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Florida: That the following amendment to Section 6 of Article IV and the creation of Section 14 of Article IV of the State Constitution are agreed to and shall be submitted to the electors of this state for approval or rejection at the next general election or at an earlier special election specifically authorized by law for that purpose: ARTICLE IV EXECUTIVE SECTION 6. Executive departments.--All functions of the executive branch of state government shall be allotted among not more than twenty-five departments, exclusive of those specifically provided for or authorized in this constitution. The administration of each department, unless otherwise provided in this constitution, shall be placed by law under the direct supervision of the governor, the lieutenant governor, the governor and cabinet, a cabinet member, or an officer or board appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the governor, except: (a) [DELETED: When provided by law,] Confirmation by the senate [DELETED: or …
Sponsors
- Martin, Jonathan (R, SD-033) · primary sponsor
- Melo, Lauren (R, SD-028) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Judiciary; Rules
- : Filed
Subjects: Judiciary, Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Rules, Rules, Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Judiciary
Common questions
- What is S1584?
- S1584 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Senate Confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointments/Legislative Approval of Extended States of Emergency.
- What does S1584 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to Section of Article IV and the creation of Section 14 in Article IV of the State Constitution to require that the Senate confirm appointments and removals made by the Governor and to require that the Legislature authorize an extension of a state of emergency declared by the Governor.
- What is the status of S1584?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1584?
- Martin, Jonathan (R, SD-033), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for S1584?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1584
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