The proposed bill establishes new residency requirements for certain public officers and employees in Florida. Under the newly created section 20.70 of the Florida Statutes, all members of various boards and commissions, as well as individuals holding state office, must be United States citizens and residents of Florida. Additionally, specific public officers, such as department secretaries and executive directors, are required to reside in the same county as their respective departments' headquarters. This aims to ensure that key public officials are not only citizens but also actively engaged in the communities they serve.

Furthermore, the bill introduces section 112.31251, which defines the term "office" for the purposes of the State Constitution. This definition clarifies that an "office" involves positions that delegate sovereign power, require independent governmental authority, and have a prescribed tenure. It includes various high-ranking positions such as the Governor, state legislators, and members of various boards and commissions. However, it explicitly excludes positions that are purely employment-based, where individuals do not exercise sovereign power or independent authority. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.