The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes to establish new requirements for increasing salaries and benefits for members of boards of county commissioners, municipal governing bodies, and special district governing bodies. It introduces a requirement that any increase in salary, retirement benefits, or other compensation must be approved by a majority of voters in a referendum held during a general election in a presidential election year. The costs associated with these referendums will be borne by the respective county, municipality, or special district. Additionally, the bill clarifies that certain provisions regarding supplemental compensation do not apply to charter counties or those with a consolidated form of government, provided that any increases in such compensation after October 1, 2025, adhere to the new referendum requirements.

Key amendments include the revision of the salary formula for noncharter counties and the establishment of specific provisions for charter counties and municipalities regarding salary adjustments. The bill also creates new sections that explicitly outline the referendum requirements for special districts. The effective date for these changes is set for October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1581 Filed: 145.012, 145.031, 145.19
H 1581 c1: 145.012, 145.031, 145.17, 145.19
H 1581 c2: 145.012, 145.031, 145.17