FL S0926

Authorizes the Commission on Ethics to acquire liens on real and personal property to enforce fines imposed by final order of the commission for violations under sections 112.3144(5)(e) and 112.3145(6)(f).

Expands the Commission on Ethics' authority to initiate investigations based on written referrals from the Governor, Chief Financial Officer, state attorney, or executive director of the Department of Law Enforcement (in addition to complaints from any person), if seven commission members deem the referral sufficient.

Modifies voting conflict disclosure requirements for state public officers holding elective offices to require disclosure of interests within 15 days after voting on matters affecting the officer or their principals, relatives, or business associates.

Prohibits state public officers holding appointive positions and county/municipal/local public officers from voting on or participating in matters that would inure to their special private gain or loss, and requires public disclosure of all such interests before voting occurs.

Removes a prior exception allowing commissioners of community redevelopment agencies and officers of independent special tax districts to vote on conflicted matters, though these officers may still vote with required disclosures.