Executive Order 26-47: Extension of State Attorney Assignment

FL Governor Executive Orders

Published March 2nd, 2026

Detected March 4th, 2026

Summary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-47, extending the assignment of State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle for one year, until April 11, 2027. This extension is necessary to complete duties related to charges pending against Melody Johnson.

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What changed

Executive Order 26-47 extends the previously assigned duties of State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle concerning charges against Melody Johnson. The assignment, originally established by Executive Order 24-67 and extended by Executive Order 25-74, is now continued for an additional year, concluding on April 11, 2027, as the case remains pending and further time is required to complete the assigned duties.

This order reaffirms the executive assignment and requires the Assigned State Attorney to notify the Governor by March 11, 2027, if additional time is needed. This is a procedural extension related to ongoing legal proceedings and does not impose new obligations on regulated entities outside of the specific judicial assignment.

What to do next

Note the extension of the State Attorney's assignment until April 11, 2027.
Be aware that the Assigned State Attorney must notify the Governor by March 11, 2027, if further extension is required.

Source document (simplified)

STATE OF FL OR I D A OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 26-47 (Extension of State Attorney Executive Assignment) WHEREAS, the Honorable KA THERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE, State Attorney for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, was previously assigned by Executive Order 24-67, as extended by Executive Order 25-74, to represent the State of Florida concerning charges pending against Melody Johnson; and WHEREAS, the Assigned State Attorney has advised the Governor that the duties required by the previous executive assignment have not yet been completed as the case is still pending; and WHEREAS, the Assigned State Attorney has further advised the Governor that an extension of this assignment is necessary in order to complete the assigned duties; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the State of Florida and of the ends of justice that the assignment of the Assigned State Attorney be continued with respect to the above matters, pursuant to section 27.14, Florida Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, Governor of Florida, in obedience to my solemn constitutional duty to "take care that the laws be faithfully executed," and pursuant to the Constitution and Laws of the State of Florida, issue the following Executive Order: Section 1. Executive Order 24-67, as extended by Executive Order 25-74, is reaffirmed and the executive assignment is extended for an additional period of one (1) year, to and including April 11, 2027.

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