The proposed bill, titled the "Federalism Protection Act," aims to regulate the expenditure of public funds by local governments in Florida. It establishes a new section, 11.063, which prohibits local governments from using public funds to hire lobbyists for representation before the legislative or executive branches. Additionally, it restricts elected officials from spending or entering contracts that require the use of public funds for purposes not specified in the local government's budget. However, the bill allows for the hiring of in-house staff without these restrictions.

The bill also provides a mechanism for accountability by allowing individuals to file complaints with the Commission on Ethics regarding violations of these provisions. The Commission is tasked with investigating such complaints and reporting its findings to key state leaders, including the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and the Governor and Cabinet. The Commission is required to adopt rules to facilitate these investigations. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.