The proposed bill, titled the Public Resource Election Neutrality Act, aims to regulate the use of state resources in public service announcements by state agencies, particularly during election periods. It establishes a new section, 112.3262, in the Florida Statutes, which prohibits state agencies from producing, disseminating, or funding public service announcements that could influence the outcome of statewide ballot initiatives from the time a measure is certified for the ballot until the election concludes. Exceptions are made for announcements addressing immediate threats to public health, safety, or welfare, as well as routine governmental communications unrelated to ballot initiatives.

The bill outlines penalties for individuals who violate these provisions, including potential suspension, removal, or disciplinary action, and allows the Legislature to reduce future appropriations to offending state agencies. It also grants the Commission on Ethics the authority to investigate complaints regarding violations and enables individuals or entities to file complaints or seek injunctive relief. Additionally, state agencies are required to maintain records of public service announcements for 12 months prior to a general election and make these records available for public inspection.