Executive Order 26-64: Extension of State Attorney Assignment

FL Governor Executive Orders

Published March 12th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 26-64, extending the assignment of State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden for one year, until February 11, 2027. This extension is necessary to complete duties related to allegations against Christopher Devon Butler.

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What changed

Executive Order 26-64, issued by the Governor of Florida on March 12, 2026, extends the executive assignment of State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden for an additional year, through February 11, 2027. This extension pertains to her duties concerning allegations made against Christopher Devon Butler, as initially assigned under Executive Order 25-35. The extension is deemed necessary because the case is still pending and the assigned State Attorney has advised that the duties have not yet been completed.

This order reaffirms Executive Order 25-35 and mandates that the assigned State Attorney notify the Governor by January 11, 2027, if further time is required. While this is an executive order concerning a specific legal assignment, it reinforces the state's commitment to ensuring the faithful execution of laws. No direct compliance actions are required from regulated entities outside of the specific parties involved in the case.

What to do next

State Attorney to notify Governor by January 11, 2027, if additional time is required.

Source document (simplified)

STATE OF FLO RIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 26-64 (Extension of State Attorney Executive Assignment) WHEREAS, the Honorable GINGER BOWDEN MADDEN, State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida, was previously assigned by Executive Order 25-35 to represent the State of Florida concerning allegations made against Christopher Devon Butler; 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 25-35 is reaffirmed and the executive assignment is extended for an additional period of one (1) year, to and including February 11, 2027.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed, at Tallahassee, this 12th day of March, 2026. Section 2. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify the Governor on or before January 11, 2027, if additional time is required. Cl ~J·t, ,-...,-,-= c::r,)'>>i---::x: ~""'1,.~ ,,., ::::,,. i L )::>-·· --1 ::::0 _,.-.... --.,,.-•r:1 ;;-•· N►;,;: U')-1 (./)0 rr-~ rn..,., :x ,,.....,.t!Tl.. (./) .r:-.. '--"'" --ri-; r► U1 ~,,, U1