FL S1634

Revises the definition of "expenditure" under lobbying regulations to exclude government-to-government use, defined as public facilities or property made available by a governmental entity to a legislator for a public purpose.

Allows legislators to accept floral arrangements on opening day of regular session, nonalcoholic beverages at meetings, and meals/beverages/registration fees when speaking as featured speakers, moderators, or participants at established membership organizations that are principals.

Requires legislators who accept meals, beverages, or registration fees under the speaking exceptions to file a report within 15 days to the Secretary of the Senate or Clerk of the House containing the event date, organization name, topics discussed, and meal value.

Establishes that each house of the Legislature shall adopt rules for advisory opinions on lobbying regulations, maintaining public records of opinions and registered lobbyists.

Sunsets the amendment to subsection (4) on June 30, 2015, reverting to the text existing on April 7, 2012, with an effective date of July 1, 2013.