Editorial by Dwight Floyd and John Reid concerning the Legislature’s current consideration of HB 1597 and its Senate companion SB 7014—which could profoundly impact both the state and local ethics commissions.
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Florida Ethics Update: Commission on Ethics Determinations—January Meeting
During its meeting on Friday, January 26, 2024, the Florida Commission on Ethics (Commission), the constitutionally created independent agency tasked with interpreting and enforcing the State’s ethics laws, took action on a myriad of matters involving the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees (Code of Ethics) and the “Ethics in Government” amendment to the State constitution (Art. II, s. 8, Fla. Const.).
Florida’s Constitutional Lobbying Bans Remain Effective for the Moment: Current Status of Constitutional Lobbying Restrictions
In 2023 and 2024 there have been a barrage of legal determinations regarding these new constitutional requirements contained in Article II, s. 8(f), of the Florida Constitution, leaving public servants to wonder where are we now?
FEI Honored by the Florida Association of County Attorneys with the Ethics in Government Award
Caroline Klancke, founder and Executive Director of the Florida Ethics Institute (FEI) was honored for her work in advancing ethics in government.
2023 Year In Review
As we reflect on the culmination of the year 2023 at FEI, we celebrate a successful journey in advancing ethics.
Florida Ethics Update: Commission on Ethics Determinations—December Meeting
During its meeting on Friday, December 1, 2023, the Florida Commission on Ethics, the constitutionally created independent agency tasked with interpreting and enforcing the State’s ethics laws, took action on a myriad of matters involving the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees (Code of Ethics) and the “Ethics in Government” amendment to the State Constitution (Art. II, s. 8, Fla. Const.).
Florida Ethics Update: Commission on Ethics Determinations—October Meeting
During its meeting on Friday, October 20, 2023, the Florida Commission on Ethics, the constitutionally created independent agency tasked with interpreting and enforcing the State’s ethics laws, took action on a myriad of matters involving the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees (Code of Ethics) and the “Ethics in Government” amendment to the State Constitution (Art. II, s. 8, Fla. Const.).
Florida Ethics Update: Commission on Ethics Determinations—September Meeting
During its meeting on Friday September 8, 2023, the Florida Commission on Ethics, the constitutionally created independent agency tasked with interpreting and enforcing the State’s ethics laws, took action on a myriad of matters involving the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees (Code of Ethics) and the “Ethics in Government” amendment to the State Constitution (Art. II, s. 8, Fla. Const.).
Judge Issues Permanent Injunction Striking Down In-Office Lobbying Ban as Unconstitutional
Federal judge strikes down Florida’s constitutional In-Office Lobbying Restrictions via the issuance of a permanent injunction.
Florida Ethics Update: Commission on Ethics Determinations—July Meeting
During its meeting on Friday July 28, 2023, the Florida Commission on Ethics, the constitutionally created independent agency tasked with interpreting and enforcing the State’s ethics laws, took action on a myriad of matters involving the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees (Code of Ethics) and the “Ethics in Government” amendment to the State Constitution (Art. II, s. 8, Fla. Const.).