This bill amends sections 145.051, 145.09, and 145.10 of the Florida Statutes, which pertain to the salaries of local government officials, specifically the clerk of the circuit court, county comptroller, supervisor of elections, and property appraiser. The bill revises the base salary amounts for these positions based on the population of their respective counties. The new base salaries for the various population groups are set at $26,250 for counties with populations up to 49,999, $29,400 for populations between 50,000 and 99,999, $32,550 for populations between 100,000 and 199,999, $35,175 for populations between 200,000 and 399,999, $38,325 for populations between 400,000 and 999,999, and $41,475 for populations over 1,000,000.

In addition to the new base salaries, the bill deletes the previous base salary amounts, which were lower than the proposed new figures. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025. This legislation aims to ensure that the compensation for these local government officials is more reflective of the population they serve, thereby potentially improving the recruitment and retention of qualified individuals in these positions.

Statutes affected:
S 272 Filed: 145.051, 145.09, 145.10