FL S0620

Clarifies that officers or employees of special tax districts who violate ethics provisions—specifically those regarding misuse of public position (subsection 6) and disclosure or use of certain information (subsection 8)—are deemed to have a conflict of interest in violation of state conduct standards

Requires elected local officers of independent special districts and persons appointed to fill unexpired terms in such offices to complete 4 hours of ethics training each calendar year, beginning January 1, 2024

Ethics training must cover, at minimum, Article II, Section 8 of the State Constitution, the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees, and Florida's public records and public meetings laws

Training requirements may be satisfied through continuing legal education classes or other continuing professional education classes, seminars, or presentations, 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