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FL S1750
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits state, county, and municipal public officers from voting on measures that would inure to their special private gain or loss, or to the gain or loss of their principals, corporate parent organizations, subsidiaries, relatives, or business associates.
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Requires public officers to publicly disclose voting conflicts before votes are taken and file written memoranda within 15 days after the vote to be incorporated into meeting minutes.
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Expands conflict of interest participation restrictions to prohibit any public officer (not just state officers) from participating in matters involving special private gain or loss for themselves or related parties without prior written disclosure.
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Allows complainants who prevail against respondents' fee petitions in ethics cases to recover costs and reasonable attorney fees, and requires the Department of Legal Affairs to pursue civil collection if fees are not voluntarily paid within 30 days.
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Updates cross-references in statutes governing charter schools, early learning coalitions, community redevelopment agencies, and other entities to reflect the renumbered ethics provisions.
Legislative Description
Ethics
Last Action
Died in Ethics and Elections
3/10/2018