FL S1484

Establishes penalties for Florida legislators who offer or participate in creating congressional or legislative district apportionment plans that violate Article III, sections 20 and 21 of the State Constitution.

Allows aggrieved parties to file sworn complaints either with the legislator's house or in circuit court of Leon County, with complaints requiring specific details and supporting documentation.

Provides for fines up to $5,000, and if bad faith or malice is found, permits censure, reprimand, or expulsion through legislative committee procedures or court determination.

Entitles prevailing parties to recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs, and establishes a 1-year statute of repose from the date the apportionment plan is filed.

Excludes legislators who merely voted for a violating plan from liability, applying penalties only to those who sponsored or participated in creating the plan.