This bill establishes new residency requirements for certain public officers and employees in Florida, mandating that, effective October 1, 2025, individuals holding positions such as secretaries and executive directors of departments, chief administrative officers, and members of various boards and commissions must be United States citizens and residents of Florida. Additionally, starting January 6, 2027, members of state university boards of trustees and the Board of Governors must also meet these citizenship and residency criteria. If any of these requirements are not fulfilled, the respective office will be considered vacant.

The bill also amends existing statutes related to political activities and travel reimbursements for public employees. It prohibits career service employees from using their official authority for political purposes and restricts travel reimbursements for certain positions, specifically disallowing reimbursements for travel between an employee's residence and their official headquarters. Furthermore, the bill introduces a definition of "office" for constitutional purposes, clarifying the roles that fall under this designation. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1760 c1: 1001.71
S 1760 c2: 110.233, 112.061