Bill > H0593

This bill enacts several provisions aimed at increasing government accountability and transparency. It requires each house of the Legislature to establish rules for reporting lobbying firm activities, including monthly reports detailing lobbying efforts, the entities lobbied, and the principals represented, with penalties for late filings. Additionally, elected municipal officers will now need to file a full and public disclosure of their financial interests, rather than a simpler statement. The bill also mandates that counties, municipalities, and special districts must maintain certain budget documents on their websites for specific periods, ensuring public access to financial information. Finally, it repeals provisions related to the Florida State Employees' Charitable Campaign, indicating a shift in how state employee charitable contributions might be handled in the future.