Fla. Stat. 106.087
Independent expenditures; contribution limits; restrictions on political parties and political committees


(1)(a)

As a condition of receiving a rebate of filing fees and party assessment funds pursuant to s. 99.061(2), s. 99.092(1), s. 99.103, or s. 103.121(1)(b), the chair or treasurer of a state or county executive committee shall take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation in writing. During the qualifying period for state candidates and prior to distribution of such funds, a printed copy of the oath or affirmation shall be filed with the Secretary of State and shall be substantially in the following form:

State of Florida

County of

Before me, an officer authorized to administer oaths, personally appeared (name) , to me well known, who, being sworn, says that he or she is the (title) of the (name of party) (state or specified county) executive committee; that the executive committee has not made, either directly or indirectly, an independent expenditure in support of or opposition to a candidate or elected public official in the prior 6 months; that the executive committee will not make, either directly or indirectly, an independent expenditure in support of or opposition to a candidate or elected public official, through and including the upcoming general election; and that the executive committee will not violate the contribution limits applicable to candidates under s. 106.08(2), Florida Statutes.

(Signature of committee officer)

(Address)

Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of , (year) , at County, Florida.

(Signature and title of officer administering oath)

Any executive committee found to have violated the provisions of the oath or affirmation in this section prior to receiving funds shall be ineligible to receive the rebate for that general election year.Any executive committee found to have violated the provisions of the oath or affirmation in this section after receiving funds shall be ineligible to receive the rebate from candidates qualifying for the following general election cycle.Any funds not distributed to the state or county executive committee pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund of the state.

(1)(a)

As a condition of receiving a rebate of filing fees and party assessment funds pursuant to s. 99.061(2), s. 99.092(1), s. 99.103, or s. 103.121(1)(b), the chair or treasurer of a state or county executive committee shall take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation in writing. During the qualifying period for state candidates and prior to distribution of such funds, a printed copy of the oath or affirmation shall be filed with the Secretary of State and shall be substantially in the following form:

State of Florida

County of

Before me, an officer authorized to administer oaths, personally appeared (name) , to me well known, who, being sworn, says that he or she is the (title) of the (name of party) (state or specified county) executive committee; that the executive committee has not made, either directly or indirectly, an independent expenditure in support of or opposition to a candidate or elected public official in the prior 6 months; that the executive committee will not make, either directly or indirectly, an independent expenditure in support of or opposition to a candidate or elected public official, through and including the upcoming general election; and that the executive committee will not violate the contribution limits applicable to candidates under s. 106.08(2), Florida Statutes.

(Signature of committee officer)

(Address)

Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of , (year) , at County, Florida.

(Signature and title of officer administering oath)

(b)

Any executive committee found to have violated the provisions of the oath or affirmation in this section prior to receiving funds shall be ineligible to receive the rebate for that general election year.

(c)

Any executive committee found to have violated the provisions of the oath or affirmation in this section after receiving funds shall be ineligible to receive the rebate from candidates qualifying for the following general election cycle.

(d)

Any funds not distributed to the state or county executive committee pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund of the state.

(2)(a)

Any political committee that accepts the use of public funds, equipment, personnel, or other resources to collect dues from its members agrees not to make independent expenditures in support of or opposition to a candidate or elected public official. However, expenditures may be made for the sole purpose of jointly endorsing three or more candidates.Any political committee that violates this subsection is liable for a civil fine of up to $5,000 to be determined by the Florida Elections Commission or the entire amount of the expenditures, whichever is greater.

(2)(a)

Any political committee that accepts the use of public funds, equipment, personnel, or other resources to collect dues from its members agrees not to make independent expenditures in support of or opposition to a candidate or elected public official. However, expenditures may be made for the sole purpose of jointly endorsing three or more candidates.

(b)

Any political committee that violates this subsection is liable for a civil fine of up to $5,000 to be determined by the Florida Elections Commission or the entire amount of the expenditures, whichever is greater.

Source: Section 106.087 — Independent expenditures; contribution limits; restrictions on political parties and political committees, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0106.­087 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

106.03
Registration of political committees and electioneering communications organizations
106.05
Deposit of contributions
106.06
Treasurer to keep records
106.07
Reports
106.08
Contributions
106.09
Cash contributions and contribution by cashier’s checks
106.11
Expenses of and expenditures by candidates and political committees
106.011
Definitions
106.12
Petty cash funds allowed
106.14
Utilities
106.15
Certain acts prohibited
106.16
Limitation on certain rates and charges
106.17
Polls and surveys relating to candidacies
106.18
When a candidate’s name to be omitted from ballot
106.19
Violations by candidates, persons connected with campaigns, and political committees
106.21
Certificates of election not to be issued upon conviction
106.021
Campaign treasurers
106.22
Duties of the Division of Elections
106.022
Appointment of a registered agent
106.23
Powers of the Division of Elections
106.023
Statement of candidate
106.24
Florida Elections Commission
106.25
Reports of alleged violations to Florida Elections Commission
106.025
Campaign fund raisers
106.26
Powers of commission
106.27
Determinations by commission
106.28
Limitation of actions
106.29
Reports by political parties and affiliated party committees
106.30
Short title
106.31
Legislative intent
106.32
Election Campaign Financing Trust Fund
106.33
Election campaign financing
106.34
Expenditure limits
106.35
Distribution of funds
106.36
Penalties
106.055
Valuation of in-kind contributions
106.071
Independent expenditures
106.072
Social media deplatforming of political candidates
106.075
Elected officials
106.087
Independent expenditures
106.088
Independent expenditures
106.113
Expenditures by local governments
106.125
Credit cards
106.141
Disposition of surplus funds by candidates
106.143
Political advertisements circulated prior to election
106.145
Use of artificial intelligence
106.147
Text message and telephone solicitation
106.161
Air time available at the lowest unit rate
106.165
Use of closed captioning and descriptive narrative in all television broadcasts
106.191
Signatures gathered for initiative petition
106.265
Civil penalties
106.295
Leadership fund
106.353
Candidates voluntarily abiding by election campaign financing limits but not requesting public funds
106.355
Nonparticipating candidate exceeding limits
106.0701
Solicitation of contributions on behalf of s. 527 or s. 501(c)(4) organizations
106.0702
Reporting
106.0703
Electioneering communications organizations
106.0705
Electronic filing of campaign treasurer’s reports
106.0706
Electronic filing of campaign finance reports
106.1405
Use of campaign funds
106.1435
Usage and removal of political campaign advertisements
106.1436
Voter guide
106.1437
Miscellaneous advertisements
106.1439
Electioneering communications
106.1475
Text message and telephone solicitation

Current through Fall 2025

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