This bill amends sections of Florida Statutes related to candidate qualifying and campaign expenditures. It allows candidates to pay their filing fees using a debit card linked to their campaign account, replacing the requirement for a properly executed check drawn from the campaign account. Additionally, the timeframe for candidates to pay the filing fee after a rejected payment has been revised, giving them 48 hours from notification to rectify the payment issue, regardless of whether the qualifying period has ended.

Furthermore, the bill updates the conditions under which debit cards are considered bank checks for campaign expenditures. It specifies that debit cards must be obtained from the designated primary campaign depository bank and issued in the name of the treasurer or authorized user. The bill also outlines requirements for transaction receipts, including the need for signatures and specific expenditure details. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 956 Filed: 99.061, 106.11