The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes to establish new requirements for increasing salaries and benefits for members of county commissions, municipal governing bodies, and special district governing bodies. Specifically, it mandates that any increase in salary, retirement benefits, or other compensation for these officials 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 revises the salary formula for county commissioners in noncharter counties and clarifies that members of charter counties or those with consolidated governments will have their salaries determined by their county charters or ordinances. It also includes provisions that prohibit supplemental compensation for certain officials, with exceptions for charter counties, provided any increases after October 1, 2025, comply with the new referendum requirements. The act is set to take effect on 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