FL H7003

Creates s. 112.3123, F.S., establishing definitions for key terms including "lobby," "lobby for compensation," "administrative action," "legislative action," "compensation," and "issue of policy" to implement the constitutional prohibition (Art. V, s. 13(b)) against lobbying by former justices or judges

Applies to justices or judges who vacate their judicial position on or after December 31, 2022

Requires the Commission on Ethics to report findings and recommendations to the Governor upon determining a violation has occurred, with the Governor empowered to impose penalties

Penalties for violations include public censure and reprimand, a civil penalty up to $10,000, and forfeiture of any pecuniary benefits received from the prohibited lobbying activity, with forfeited amounts paid to the General Revenue Fund

Authorizes both the Attorney General and Chief Financial Officer to independently collect any penalties imposed under the act