This bill mandates the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) to conduct comprehensive research and analysis regarding the compensation of both legislators and Cabinet members in Florida. Specifically, OPPAGA is required to prepare and submit a detailed report by December 1, 2025, which will include findings and recommendations on whether the Legislature should operate as a full-time, part-time, or hybrid body, as well as the appropriateness of salary increases for legislators. The report must feature comparative analyses of salaries, per diem, travel expenses, and other allowances, both within Florida and in comparison to other states, along with a rationale for legislative structures in states that have adopted full-time legislatures.

Additionally, OPPAGA is tasked with evaluating the compensation of Cabinet members, comparing their salaries to those of Cabinet members in states with similar populations, and providing recommendations on potential salary increases. The bill emphasizes the need for thorough data analysis and structured recommendations, ensuring that the findings are presented to the Governor and Legislature by the specified deadline. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.