This bill establishes new residency requirements for certain public officers and employees in Florida. It mandates that all members of various boards and commissions, as well as individuals appointed to hold state office, must be United States citizens and residents of Florida. Additionally, specific public officers, including department secretaries and executive directors, are required to reside in the same county as their department's headquarters. The bill creates a new section, 20.70, in the Florida Statutes to outline these requirements.

Furthermore, the bill introduces section 112.31251, which defines the term "office" for the purposes of the Florida Constitution. It specifies that an office in state, county, or municipal government is a position that delegates sovereign power, requires independent governmental authority, has a prescribed tenure, and exists independently of the individual holding it. The definition includes various positions such as the Governor, state legislators, and members of local boards and commissions. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.