This bill amends sections 129.201 and 218.35 of the Florida Statutes to establish new budget processes for county constitutional officers, specifically the supervisor of elections and the clerk of the circuit court. It authorizes these officers to file budget appeals to the Administration Commission within 30 days of receiving written notice of budget actions taken by their respective boards or commissions. The bill outlines the procedures for filing such appeals, including the requirement for the Executive Office of the Governor to conduct budget hearings and submit findings and recommendations to the Administration Commission, which must take specified actions regarding the budget.

Additionally, the bill mandates that both the supervisor of elections and the clerk of the circuit court must correct any mathematical, mechanical, factual, and clerical errors in their proposed budgets as required by their boards or commissions. The Administration Commission is tasked with making final decisions on the budgets, either approving, amending, or modifying them within a specified timeframe. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1260 Filed: 129.201