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SB 216

Campaign Finance

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tina Polsky

Florida campaign finance reform bill SB 216 died in committee after indefinite postponement, leaving state campaign contribution and disclosure rules unchanged.

Died in Ethics and Elections
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Bill Summary · SB 216

Legislative bill overview

SB 216 is a campaign finance reform bill introduced in Florida that died in committee without advancing through the legislative process. The bill was referred to multiple committees (Ethics and Elections, Governmental Oversight and Accountability, and Fiscal Policy) but was indefinitely postponed in May 2025 and ultimately died in the Ethics and Elections committee in June 2025.

Why is this important

Campaign finance legislation directly affects how political candidates raise and spend money, influencing transparency, donor influence, and electoral competitiveness. The bill's failure suggests that Florida legislators could not reach consensus on campaign finance reforms, leaving existing contribution limits and disclosure requirements unchanged.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in available records, but campaign finance reforms typically face opposition from those concerned about free speech restrictions versus support from those advocating transparency
  • Disagreement likely exists between legislators favoring stricter contribution limits versus those opposing restrictions on political spending
  • Questions about enforcement mechanisms and compliance costs for campaigns and the state would be central to debate

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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