The bill amends sections 112.3148 and 112.3149 of the Florida Statutes to establish clearer reporting requirements for individuals and procurement employees regarding the receipt of gifts and honoraria. Specifically, it mandates that all annual reports detailing gifts valued over $100 must be filed with the Commission on Ethics by July 1 of each year. The reports must include information such as the name of the gift provider, a description of the gift, the date it was given, and the total value of gifts received during the calendar year. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the annual statements of honorarium expenses must also be filed by the same deadline and include similar details about the honorarium event.

The bill removes previous language that required reporting individuals to file their annual reports alongside their financial disclosure statements, instead specifying that both reporting individuals and procurement employees must submit their reports directly to the Commission on Ethics. This change aims to streamline the reporting process and ensure that all relevant disclosures are made in a timely manner. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 6011 Filed: 112.3148, 112.3149