All Roll Calls
Yes: 191 • No: 0
FloridaSB 3482025SenateWALLET
Ethics
Sponsored By: Don Gaetz (Republican)
Signed by Governor
AppropriationEthics and ElectionsMilitary and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic SecurityRulesHouse Calendar
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Public workers face ethics debt withholding
Beginning July 1, 2025, unpaid civil or restitution penalties under Florida ethics law become overdue after 90 days. Before referring the debt for collection, the Attorney General must try to identify whether the debtor currently holds public office or employment. After receiving and verifying notice, the public employer must withhold salary-related payments until the penalty is paid. Withholding is limited to the smaller of 25% or the federal maximum, with money sent to the Ethics Commission. The public payor can retain allowed administrative costs. The Attorney General can sue to recover penalties, recover court costs and fees, or refer unpaid debt to a state-designated collection agency. Collection actions can continue for up to 20 years after a penalty is imposed; the law sets no new penalty amount.
Officials face penalties for false military claims
Beginning July 1, 2025, Florida candidates, elected and appointed public officers, and public employees face new military-claim restrictions. They cannot knowingly make false claims about military service, awards, qualifications, wartime or combat service, or prisoner-of-war status for gain. Military service includes the National Guard of any state. Gain includes money, goods, public benefits, or getting or keeping public office or employment—even benefits of very small value. They also cannot wear unauthorized military uniforms, medals, or insignia for gain; theatrical professionals performing onstage are exempt. Violations carry penalties under Florida ethics law, and prosecution under other laws remains possible.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Don Gaetz
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Ethics and Elections
Affiliation unavailable
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/29/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 114 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/19/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 39 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/12/2025
Rules Vote
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Vote
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/18/2025
Ethics and Elections Vote
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Chapter No. 2025-85
5/27/2025Approved by Governor
5/23/2025Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
5/16/2025Ordered enrolled
4/29/2025SenateCS passed; YEAS 114, NAYS 0
4/29/2025HouseRead 3rd time
4/29/2025HouseAdded to Third Reading Calendar
4/29/2025HousePlaced on 3rd reading
4/29/2025HouseRead 2nd time
4/29/2025House1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
4/28/2025HouseBill added to Special Order Calendar (4/29/2025)
4/28/2025HouseBill referred to House Calendar
4/28/2025HouseIn Messages
3/19/2025HouseImmediately certified -SJ 242
3/19/2025SenateCS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 236
3/19/2025SenateRead 3rd time -SJ 236
3/19/2025SenateRead 2nd time -SJ 236
3/19/2025SenatePlaced on Special Order Calendar, 03/19/25
3/17/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar, on 2nd reading
3/12/2025SenateFavorable by- Rules; YEAS 25 NAYS 0
3/12/2025SenateOn Committee agenda-- Rules, 03/12/25, 11:00 am, 412 Knott Building
3/7/2025SenateNow in Rules
3/5/2025SenateCS by Ethics and Elections read 1st time
3/4/2025SenateIntroduced
3/4/2025SenateFavorable by Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; YEAS 6 NAYS 0
3/4/2025Senate
Bill Text
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7/1/2025
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2/19/2025
Filed
1/27/2025