The bill amends sections 129.201 and 218.35 of the Florida Statutes to establish new budget processes for county constitutional officers, specifically the supervisor of elections and the clerk of the circuit court. It authorizes these officers to file budget appeals to the Administration Commission if they disagree with the budget decisions made by their respective boards or commissions. The bill outlines the procedures for filing such appeals, including the requirement for the Executive Office of the Governor to conduct budget hearings and provide findings and recommendations to the Administration Commission, which must take specified actions regarding the budget.
Key provisions include the requirement for the boards or commissions to notify the supervisors of elections and clerks of the circuit court of any amendments to their proposed budgets, and the establishment of a timeline for filing appeals and responses. The bill also mandates that the Administration Commission must make final decisions on the budgets within 30 days of receiving the appeals. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.