Prohibits local governments from using public funds for lobbying and restricts elected officials from spending public funds outside of the budget.

The bill, titled the "Federalism Protection Act," prohibits local governments in Florida from using public funds to hire lobbyists or for lobbying purposes. It also restricts elected officials from spending public funds for purposes not included in the local government's budget. The Commission on Ethics is authorized to investigate complaints of violations and must report findings to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Governor and Cabinet. The commission is also required to adopt rules necessary for conducting these investigations.

Prohibits local governments from using public funds for lobbying and restricts elected officials from spending public funds outside of the budget.

The bill, titled the "Federalism Protection Act," prohibits local governments in Florida from using public funds to hire lobbyists or for lobbying purposes. It also restricts elected officials from spending public funds for purposes not included in the local government's budget. The Commission on Ethics is authorized to investigate complaints of violations and must report findings to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Governor and Cabinet. The commission is also required to adopt rules necessary for conducting these investigations.