Florida Lawmakers Propose Elimination of Lieutenant Governor Position

Florida lawmakers have proposed a constitutional amendment to eliminate the office of lieutenant governor and create a new position, the commissioner of government efficiency, aimed at auditing and investigating fraud, waste, and abuse in government. House Majority Leader Tyler Sirois and Rep. John Snyder filed the proposal, known as HJR 1325, which comes following the recent vacancy left by Jeanette Nunez's resignation. If the amendment passes the legislature, it would be placed on the 2026 ballot for voter approval. The commissioner would be appointed by March 2027 and serve until the position is elected in 2028, replacing the existing Government Efficiency Task Force. This move aligns with Governor Ron DeSantis' push for tighter fiscal management and reflects a strategic restructuring of Florida's executive branch, including changes to gubernatorial succession protocols. The proposal aims to streamline government operations and enhance accountability in public spending.