FL S1546

Adds criminal penalties (first-degree misdemeanor) for public officials who violate standards of conduct by soliciting gifts, accepting unauthorized compensation, or misusing their official position, in addition to existing administrative penalties.

Creates a new offense of "acting under color of law to facilitate crime" that reclassifies felonies and misdemeanors upward by one level (e.g., third-degree felony becomes second-degree felony) when a person acting under public authority furthers or facilitates the crime.

Defines "willfully" in official misconduct statute as acting intentionally with specific intent to commit an illegal act, and creates new offense for public servants who willfully deprive individuals or government of honest performance of duties by failing to disclose financial interests or required information.

Allows testimony or evidence given under grand jury subpoena to be used against a witness for all purposes (with proper notice and Miranda-type warnings) rather than limiting use to perjury charges only.

Takes effect July 1, 2010.