FL H0359

Defines "special private gain or loss" in ethics law as gains or losses affecting a public officer, relative, principal, or corporate parent/subsidiary uniquely or exclusively compared to the general public.

Prohibits state legislators from voting on or participating in legislation that would inure to their personal gain or loss, or that of a relative, business associate, employer, board member position, or retained principal.

Requires legislators to publicly disclose conflicts of interest before legislation is considered and file a written memorandum with the Secretary of the Senate or Clerk of the House within 15 days of any vote, with disclosure recorded in the legislative journal.

Mandates that legislators must vote on the General Appropriations Act while disclosing any conflicts of interest related to line-item appropriations within that act.

Takes effect October 1, 2012.