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FL H0199
Bill
Status
Passed
5/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Beginning January 1, 2024, elected local officers of independent special districts (as defined in s. 189.012) and persons appointed to fill vacancies in such offices must complete 4 hours of ethics training annually covering the State Constitution (Art. II, s. 8), the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees, and public records and public meetings laws.
- Conduct by officers or employees of special tax districts that is prohibited by or frustrates the intent of the ethics code—including violations of subsections (6) and (8) of s. 112.313—is explicitly deemed a conflict of interest in violation of the standards of conduct.
- The ethics training requirement may be satisfied through a continuing legal education class or other continuing professional education class, seminar, or presentation, provided the required subject matter is covered.
- Officers assuming a new office or term on or before March 31 must complete training by December 31 of that year; those assuming office after March 31 are not required to complete training for that calendar year.
- The act took effect July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Ethics Requirements for Officers and Employees of Special Tax Districts
Last Action
Chapter No. 2023-121
5/25/2023
Committee Referrals
State Affairs3/29/2023
Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee3/15/2023
Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee1/25/2023
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