The bill amends the Public Officers Financial Disclosure Act by updating the definitions and categories of public officers required to disclose their financial information. Notably, it expands the definition of "public officer" to include county commissioners and county executives from counties with populations exceeding 150,000, as determined by the most recent federal decennial census. This change aims to enhance transparency and accountability among a broader range of public officials.

Additionally, the bill clarifies various terms used within the act, such as "blind trust," "earned income," "gift," and "unearned income," ensuring that they align with existing federal definitions and standards. The inclusion of these definitions aims to provide clearer guidelines for public officers regarding their financial disclosures, thereby promoting ethical conduct in public service.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 15.703