FL S0902

Authorizes Florida Elections Commission to determine willfulness of conduct in informal hearings after finding probable cause, and allows counties to impose penalties up to $1,000 fine or 1 year jail time for violations of ethics and disclosure ordinances.

Prohibits state agencies from entering into contracts that require liquidated damages, early termination fees, interest payments, future-year payments to cover prior unpaid obligations, or granting parties rights to collect revenues from non-parties without specific legislative authorization; exempts Department of Transportation, health insurance programs, Medicaid, and state parks under certain conditions.

Requires contracts exceeding $10 million or with certain payment structures to notify Governor and Legislature 30 days before execution; mandates contracts identify funding appropriations, include contingency statements regarding annual appropriations and budget deficits, and requires written acceptance of deliverables for large contracts.

Restricts state agency leases and deferred-payment equipment purchases exceeding $500,000 to those expressly authorized by Legislature or approved by Legislative Budget Commission, effective July 1, 2010.

Creates felony offense for public servants who fail to make required financial disclosures with corrupt intent (misdemeanor if under $1,000; felony if $1,000 or more), and enhances penalties for felony offenses committed under color of law by reclassifying them one degree higher.