Bill > S0674

This bill amends Florida Statutes to allow county tax collectors and property appraisers to budget for and pay hiring or retention bonuses to their employees, subject to approval by the Department of Revenue. Specifically, the bill modifies existing law to explicitly include property appraisers alongside tax collectors in the authorization to provide such bonuses, and requires that the bonus expenditure be approved within the respective budget of the county tax collector or property appraiser. The purpose appears to be providing local government offices more flexibility in attracting and retaining talented employees by offering financial incentives. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving these county offices time to prepare and implement the new bonus provisions. By requiring Department of Revenue approval, the bill ensures some oversight of these bonus expenditures to prevent potential misuse of public funds.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/674