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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to local government salaries and benefits; amending s. 145.012, F.S.; revising applicability; amending s. 145.031, F.S.; revising requirements for the board of county commissioners salary formula to apply to noncharter counties; providing for the determination of salaries of members of boards of county commissioners of certain counties; amending s. 145.17, F.S.; providing applicability relating to the prohibition of supplemental compensation by certain counties; creating s. 145.20, F.S.; requiring a referendum for a board of county commissioners to increase the salary, retirement benefits, or other compensation paid to its members; requiring referendum election costs to be paid by the county; providing applicability; amending s. 166.021, F.S.; requiring a referendum for the governing body of a municipality to increase the salary, retirement benefits, or other compensation paid to its members; requiring referendum election costs to be paid by the municipality; providing applicability; creating s. 189.0165, F.S.; requiring a referendum for the governing body of a special district to increase the salary, retirement benefits, or other compensation paid to its members; requiring the referendum election costs to be paid by the special district; providing applicability; providing construction; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, effective October 1, 2026, significantly alters how local government officials can receive salary and benefit increases. For boards of county commissioners in non-charter counties, it revises how their salaries are determined based on population. Crucially, for all boards of county commissioners, municipal governing bodies, and special district governing bodies, any increase in salary, retirement benefits (except those from the Florida Retirement System), or other compensation will require approval from a majority of voters in a referendum held during a presidential election year, with the respective local government or district responsible for election costs. This change aims to ensure greater public oversight on compensation for elected and appointed officials at the local level.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1125 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1125/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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