FL H0491

Prohibits candidates from donating unspent campaign funds to charitable organizations that employ the candidate.

Allows candidates to return unspent funds pro rata to contributors, donate to qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, give up to $25,000 to their affiliated party committee or political party, or give funds to the state or political subdivision.

State office candidates may deposit surplus funds into either the Election Campaign Financing Trust Fund or the General Revenue Fund, as designated by the candidate.

Political subdivision office candidates must deposit surplus funds into the general fund of that political subdivision.

Takes effect July 1, 2020.