The bill amends Section 445.09 of the Florida Statutes to authorize county tax collectors and property appraisers to budget for and pay hiring or retention bonuses to their employees. This provision allows for such bonuses to be granted, provided that the expenditure is approved by the Department of Revenue as part of the respective budget for the county tax collector or property appraiser.

The new legal language specifies that both county tax collectors and property appraisers are included in the provisions for bonuses, which expands the eligibility for these financial incentives. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 307 Filed: 445.09