Bill > H6011

This bill modifies reporting requirements for gifts and honoraria received by public officials and procurement employees in Florida. Specifically, the bill clarifies that all annual reports detailing gifts over $100 or honorarium expenses must be filed directly with the Commission on Ethics by July 1st each year, regardless of whether the individual is currently in office. The bill removes previous language that allowed these reports to be filed alongside financial disclosure statements, simplifying the reporting process. For officials who leave office during the calendar year, they are still required to file their annual report by July 1st of the following year, but now must submit it to the Commission on Ethics. The changes apply to two sections of Florida Statutes (112.3148 and 112.3149) and are designed to standardize and centralize the reporting of gifts and honoraria received by government employees and officials. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, giving state agencies and officials time to prepare for the new reporting requirements.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/6011