Senate Bill 713 Summary

• Restricts use of and reimbursement for state aircraft to only the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Director of Emergency Management.

• Allows other persons to accompany these three officials on state aircraft trips when otherwise authorized and invited.

• Amends Ethics Commission rules to prohibit legislators and statewide elective officers from appearing in public service announcements.

• Defines "public service announcement" as broadcast material intended to improve health, safety, welfare, or promote government programs without providing commercial benefit to the sponsoring agency.

• Declares an emergency, making the act effective upon passage and approval.