The Governor may suspend any officer at any time, whether or not the Senate is in session. However, the Senate need not hear or determine the question of the suspension of the officer during any regular session.
Fla. Stat. § 112.48
Suspension when Senate not in session
Known as the Whistle-blower’s Act
The act spans §§ 112.011 to 112.84 (164 sections).
History.--s. 9, ch. 69-277.
Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.