JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A newly filed bill in the Florida Legislature, House Joint Resolution 1325, proposes eliminating the office of lieutenant governor and replacing it with a new cabinet-level position: the commissioner of government efficiency.
The bill filed by Florida Representative John Snyder and Majority Leader Tyler Sirois aims to streamline the state’s executive branch by consolidating oversight responsibilities and revising the gubernatorial line of succession.
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If passed, the commissioner of government efficiency would be tasked with auditing, investigating, and reporting on fraud, waste, and inefficiency within state and local government.
The role would initially be filled by legislative appointment in 2027 before becoming an elected position in 2028. The bill also includes a built-in review process, placing a ballot measure before voters in 2044 to decide whether the office should continue or be repealed in 2046.
The legislative process for this bill involves several steps. It must first be reviewed by various committees, debated on the floor of both legislative chambers, and then voted on.
If the bill passes, it will be placed on the ballot for voter approval in November 2026.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has not yet named a new lieutenant governor after Jeanette Nuñez moved to a university position, leaving the role vacant.
The proposal comes as DeSantis ramps up his push for government efficiency. Earlier this week, he announced the creation of the Florida DOGE task force, designed to eliminate bureaucracy and streamline state operations.
The task force is expected to review more than 70 state boards and commissions, cut redundant government positions, and audit public universities for unnecessary spending.
