The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title IX
ELECTORS AND ELECTIONS

Chapter 106
CAMPAIGN FINANCING

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F.S. 106.03

106.03 Registration of political committees and electioneering communications organizations.—

(1)(a) Each political committee that receives contributions or makes expenditures during a calendar year in an aggregate amount exceeding $500 or that seeks the signatures of registered electors in support of an initiative shall file a statement of organization as provided in subsection (3) within 10 days after its organization. If a political committee is organized within 10 days of any election, it shall immediately file the statement of organization required by this section.

(b)1. Each group shall file a statement of organization as an electioneering communications organization within 24 hours after the date on which it makes expenditures for an electioneering communication in excess of $5,000, if such expenditures are made within the timeframes specified in s. 106.011(8)(a)2. If the group makes expenditures for an electioneering communication in excess of $5,000 before the timeframes specified in s. 106.011(8)(a)2., it shall file the statement of organization within 24 hours after the 30th day before a primary or special primary election, or within 24 hours after the 60th day before any other election, whichever is applicable.

2.a. In a statewide, legislative, or multicounty election, an electioneering communications organization shall file a statement of organization with the Division of Elections.

b. In a countywide election or any election held on less than a countywide basis, except as described in sub-subparagraph c., an electioneering communications organization shall file a statement of organization with the supervisor of elections of the county in which the election is being held.

c. In a municipal election, an electioneering communications organization shall file a statement of organization with the officer before whom municipal candidates qualify.

d. Any electioneering communications organization that would be required to file a statement of organization in two or more locations need only file a statement of organization with the Division of Elections.

(2) The statement of organization shall include:

(a) The name, mailing address, and street address of the committee or electioneering communications organization;

(b) The names, street addresses, and relationships of affiliated or connected organizations, including any affiliated sponsors;

(d) The name, mailing address, street address, and position of the custodian of books and accounts;

(e) The name, mailing address, street address, and position of other principal officers, including the treasurer and deputy treasurer, if any;

(f) The name, address, office sought, and party affiliation of:

1. Each candidate whom the committee is supporting;

2. Any other individual, if any, whom the committee is supporting for nomination for election, or election, to any public office whatever;

(g) Any issue or issues the committee is supporting or opposing;

(h) If the committee is supporting the entire ticket of any party, a statement to that effect and the name of the party;

(i) A statement of whether the committee is a continuing one;

(j) Plans for the disposition of residual funds which will be made in the event of dissolution;

(k) A listing of all banks, safe-deposit boxes, or other depositories used for committee or electioneering communications organization funds;

(l) A statement of the reports required to be filed by the committee or the electioneering communications organization with federal officials, if any, and the names, addresses, and positions of such officials; and

(m) A statement of whether the electioneering communications organization was formed as a newly created organization during the current calendar quarter or was formed from an organization existing prior to the current calendar quarter. For purposes of this subsection, calendar quarters end the last day of March, June, September, and December.

(3)(a) A political committee which is organized to support or oppose statewide, legislative, or multicounty candidates or issues to be voted upon on a statewide or multicounty basis shall file a statement of organization with the Division of Elections.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c), a political committee which is organized to support or oppose candidates or issues to be voted on in a countywide election or candidates or issues in any election held on less than a countywide basis shall file a statement of organization with the supervisor of elections of the county in which such election is being held.

(c) A political committee which is organized to support or oppose only candidates for municipal office or issues to be voted on in a municipal election shall file a statement of organization with the officer before whom municipal candidates qualify.

(d) Any political committee which would be required under this subsection to file a statement of organization in two or more locations need file only with the Division of Elections.

(4) Any change in information previously submitted in a statement of organization shall be reported to the agency or officer with whom such committee or electioneering communications organization is required to register within 10 days following the change.

(5) Any committee which, after having filed one or more statements of organization, disbands or determines it will no longer receive contributions or make expenditures during the calendar year in an aggregate amount exceeding $500 shall so notify the agency or officer with whom such committee is required to file the statement of organization.

(6) If the filing officer finds that a political committee has filed its statement of organization consistent with the requirements of subsection (2), it shall notify the committee in writing that it has been registered as a political committee. If the filing officer finds that a political committee’s statement of organization does not meet the requirements of subsection (2), it shall notify the committee of such finding and shall state in writing the reasons for rejection of the statement of organization.

(7) The Division of Elections shall adopt rules to prescribe the manner in which committees and electioneering communications organizations may be dissolved and have their registration canceled. Such rules shall, at a minimum, provide for:

(a) Payment of fines prior to registration cancellation or dissolution.

(b) Notice which shall contain the facts and conduct which warrant the intended action, including but not limited to failure to file reports and limited activity.

(d) Appeal of the decision to the Florida Elections Commission. Such appeals shall be exempt from the confidentiality provisions of s. 106.25.

History.—s. 3, ch. 73-128; s. 3, ch. 74-200; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 41, ch. 77-175; s. 18, ch. 79-365; s. 25, ch. 81-304; s. 1, ch. 82-143; s. 36, ch. 84-302; s. 5, ch. 89-256; s. 27, ch. 90-315; s. 3, ch. 2006-300; s. 21, ch. 2010-167; ss. 8, 30, ch. 2011-6; s. 57, ch. 2011-40; HJR 7105, 2011 Regular Session; s. 7, ch. 2013-37; s. 44, ch. 2023-120.

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Amendments to 106.03

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 106.03

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 106.03.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

UNITED SUPREME COUNCIL, DEGREE OF ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY, PRINCE HALL AFFILIATION, SOUTHERN JURISDICTION OF UNITED STATES v. UNITED SUPREME COUNCIL OF ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE FOR DEGREE OF FREEMASONRY, SOUTHERN JURISDICTION, PRINCE HALL AFFILIATED,, 329 F. Supp. 3d 283 (E.D. Va. 2018)

. . . . § 29-106.03. . . . Code § 29-106.03(d) (emphasis added). . . .

UNITED STATES EX REL. D. GRUBEA, v. ROSICKI, ROSICKI ASSOCIATES, P. C. P. C. REO FSB, N. A. LLC, FSB, FSB, B. Co. N. A. LLC, FSB, PHH PNC FSB, U. S. N. A. Co. v. P. C. D. v. N. A. J. P. Co. N. A., 318 F. Supp. 3d 680 (S.D.N.Y. 2018)

. . . . ¶ 63 (quoting the Fannie Mae Servicing Guide, Part VIII, § 106.03 (Mar. 14, 2012) ). . . .

TIDEWATER CONTRACTORS, INC. v. UNITED STATES,, 131 Fed. Cl. 372 (Fed. Cl. 2017)

. . . Those four methods are: (1) FP-03 Section 106.02 — Visual Inspection, (2) FP-03 Section 106.03 — Certification . . .

IN RE SANN, L. v. J. J. P. C., 546 B.R. 840 (Bankr. D. Mont. 2016)

. . . the sovereign immunity of the United States in bankruptcy proceedings.” 2 Collier on Bankruptcy, ¶ 106.03 . . .

HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP, v. HOWREY LLP, LLP, v. LLP, LLP, v. LLP, LLP, v. LLP, LLP, v. LLP, LLP, v. LLP, LLP, v. LLP, v. LLP,, 531 B.R. 814 (Bankr. N.D. Cal. 2015)

. . . .”); D.C.Code § 33-106.03(b) (RUPA § 603(b)) (“Upon a partner’s dissociation: ... the partner’s duty . . . Code § 33-106.03(b) (RUPA § 603(b)). See Hearing Tr. 24:19-25:13. . . . Code § 33-106.03(b) (RUPA § 603(b)). . . .

JUSTICE, Jr. O v. HOSEMANN, M. III,, 771 F.3d 285 (5th Cir. 2014)

. . . . § 106.03(l)(a), which requires committees to fill out “four pages of basic information”); Human Life . . .

IN RE HOWREY LLP, B. LLP, v. LLP,, 515 B.R. 624 (Bankr. N.D. Cal. 2014)

. . . The duty to account for profits by those partners is found in D.C.Code § 33-106.03(b)(3), which states . . . D.C.Code § 33-106.03(b)(3) (emphasis added). . . . See, D.C.Code § 33-106.03(b)(3), quoted, infra. . . .

KOLBE KOLBE HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFIT PLAN Co. v. MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN, INC. s Of, 742 F.3d 751 (7th Cir. 2014)

. . . Code §§ DHS 101.01, 106.03(3)(c)(2)(b). But so what? . . . Code §§ DHS 106.03(7)(b), (c); Arkansas Department of Health & Human Services v. . . .

WORLEY, v. FLORIDA SECRETARY OF STATE, L., 717 F.3d 1238 (11th Cir. 2013)

. . . . § 106.03(l)(a); • appoint a treasurer and establish a campaign depository, ■ id. § 106.021(l)(a); • . . . Stat. § 106.03(l)(a), which requires filling out four pages of basic information.. . . . Stat. § 106.03(2)(j) (requiring a Florida PAC to state how it will dispose of its residual funds if it . . . terminates) and id. § 106.03(5) (requiring a Florida PAC that “disbands or determines it will no longer . . .

SIOUX HONEY ASSOCIATION, v. HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, XL P., 672 F.3d 1041 (Fed. Cir. 2012)

. . . Moore et al., Moore’s Federal Practice § 106.03[2], pp. 106-11 (3d ed. 2011). . . . See id. § 106.03[3]. . . .

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MARRIAGE, INC. v. ROBERTS,, 753 F. Supp. 2d 1217 (N.D. Fla. 2010)

. . . challenging the constitutionality for three Florida statutes: sections 106.011(19), 106.011(18)(a), and 106.03 . . . See sections 106.0703 and 106.03, Florida Statutes, which impose registration, record-keeping, and reporting . . .

WORLEY v. K. ROBERTS, 749 F. Supp. 2d 1321 (N.D. Fla. 2010)

. . . See § 106.021(1) (appoint a treasurer and establish a campaign depository); § 106.03(l)(a) (register . . .

S. BROWNING, v. FLORIDA HOMETOWN DEMOCRACY, INC. PAC,, 29 So. 3d 1053 (Fla. 2010)

. . . chapter 617, Florida Statutes (2007), and a political action committee registered pursuant to section 106.03 . . .

HALLMARK DEVELOPERS, INC. v. FULTON COUNTY, GEORGIA,, 386 F. Supp. 2d 1369 (N.D. Ga. 2005)

. . . Hammond also excluded census tracts 113.04, 106.03 and 106.04 which are on the east side of the Planning . . .

ADVISORY OPINION TO ATTORNEY GENERAL REPEAL OF HIGH SPEED RAIL AMENDMENT, 880 So. 2d 624 (Fla. 2004)

. . . FACTS Derail the Bullet Train (“DEBT”), a political committee registered pursuant to section 106.03, . . .

ADVISORY OPINION TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL RE FAIRNESS INITIATIVE REQUIRING LEGISLATIVE DETERMINATION THAT SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS SERVE A PUBLIC PURPOSE, 880 So. 2d 630 (Fla. 2004)

. . . Floridians Against Inequities in Rates (“FAIR”), a political committee registered pursuant to section 106.03 . . .

ADVISORY OPINION TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL RE FLORIDA MINIMUM WAGE AMENDMENT, 880 So. 2d 636 (Fla. 2004)

. . . FACTS Floridians for All PAC, a political committee registered pursuant to section 106.03, Florida Statutes . . .

ADVISORY OPINION TO ATTORNEY GENERAL RE ADDITIONAL HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION, 880 So. 2d 646 (Fla. 2004)

. . . FACTS Families for Lower Property Taxes, Inc., a political committee registered pursuant to section 106.03 . . .

C. A. DICKERSON R. v. BAILEY,, 336 F.3d 388 (5th Cir. 2003)

. . . Bev.Code § 106.03 (providing for a Class A misdemeanor to sell alcoholic beverages to a minor); § 106.06 . . .

ARMSTRONG v. AMERICAN HOME SHIELD CORPORATION,, 333 F.3d 566 (5th Cir. 2003)

. . . The 1995 average contract cost in Dallas-Fort Worth was $106.03; Austin, $94.35; and San Antonio, $108.03 . . .

UNITED STATES, v. L. RODRIGUEZ, U. S., 56 M.J. 336 (C.A.A.F. 2002)

. . . See Weinstein, supra, § 106.03[1] at 106-17; Saltzburg et al., supra at 92-93; United States v. . . . See Weinstein, supra, § 106.03[1] at 106-14; 1 Barbara E. . . .

ECHO ACCEPTANCE CORP. a a v. HOUSEHOLD RETAIL SERVICES, INC. a, 267 F.3d 1068 (10th Cir. 2001)

. . . Evidence § 106.03[1], at 106-15 (2d ed.2001) (noting that language of Rule 106 is ambiguous as to "whether . . .

C. A. DICKERSON, R. v. BAILEY,, 87 F. Supp. 2d 691 (S.D. Tex. 2000)

. . . . § 106.03 (Class A misdemeanor to sell alcoholic beverages to a minor); § 106.06 (Class B misdemeanor . . . Bev.Code Ann. § 106.03 (Class A misdemeanor to sell alcoholic beverages to a minor); § 106.06 (Class . . .

In M. KOEHLER, M. KOEHLER, v. IOWA COLLEGE STUDENT AID COMMISSION, M. KOEHLER, v. NATIONAL CREDIT SERVICES CORP., 204 B.R. 210 (Bankr. D. Minn. 1997)

. . . King et al, CollieR on Bankruptcy ¶ 106.03 (15th ed. 1996). . . .

C. RYTHER, v. KARE NBC Co., 84 F.3d 1074 (8th Cir. 1996)

. . . See 3 Devitt, Blackmar & Wolff, Federal Jury Practice and Instructions: Civil § 106.03 (4th Ed. . . . terms as those used in 3 Devitt, Blackmar & Wolff, Federal Jury Practice and Instructions: Civil § 106.03 . . . substantially conform with 3 Devitt, Blackmar & Wolff, Federal Jury Practice and Instructions: Civil § 106.03 . . .

ADVISORY OPINION TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL RE FLORIDA LOCALLY APPROVED GAMING, 656 So. 2d 1259 (Fla. 1995)

. . . to the Attorney General if the sponsor has: (1) Registered as a political committee pursuant to s. 106.03 . . .

C. RYTHER, v. KARE NBC a Co. a, 864 F. Supp. 1510 (D. Minn. 1994)

. . . Instruction number 20 was drawn primarily from § 106.03 of 4 Devitt, Blaekmar & Wolff, Federal Jury Practice . . .

DELGADO, R. v. SMITH, a a U. S. U. S., 861 F.2d 1489 (11th Cir. 1988)

. . . . §§ 100.371(3), 106.03. . . .

FALZONE, v. STATE, 500 So. 2d 1337 (Fla. 1987)

. . . allegedly failing to file a statement of organization as a political committee as required by sections 106.03 . . . The district court reversed the dismissal of the charges and held section 106.03 constitutional. . . . We agree with the district court that section 106.03 is not vague or overbroad, and that the failure . . . The definition of political committee applicable to section 106.03 is set forth in section 106.011: ( . . . and the application of the penalty provisions of section 106.19 to violations of section 106.03. . . .

STATE v. J. GRECO,, 479 So. 2d 786 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1985)

. . . This is an appeal from an order of the county court declaring section 106.03, Florida Statutes (Supp.1984 . . . did knowingly and willfully fail to file a statement of organization as provided by Florida Statute 106.03 . . . Section 106.03 is unconstitutionally vague and overbroad and fails to place ordinary citizens on notice . . . Constitutionality The portion of section 106.03 germane to our consideration reads as follows: (1) Each . . . However, we do not find section 106.03 overbroad. . . .

In MAYTAG SALES AND SERVICE, INC. D. ELLENBERG v. DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA,, 23 B.R. 384 (Bankr. N.D. Ga. 1982)

. . . See generally: 2 Collier’s, ¶ 106.03. . . .

WINN- DIXIE STORES, INC. v. STATE, 408 So. 2d 211 (Fla. 1981)

. . . For example, sections 106.03 and 106.07 of the Florida Election Code require political committees to . . .

STATE CITIZENS PROPOSITION FOR TAX RELIEF, E. v. FIRESTONE,, 386 So. 2d 561 (Fla. 1980)

. . . amendment shall, prior to obtaining any signatures, register as a political committee pursuant to s. 106.03 . . .

LET S HELP FLORIDA, a M. v. M. McCRARY, Jr. DADE VOTERS FOR A FREE CHOICE, a v. FIRESTONE,, 621 F.2d 195 (5th Cir. 1980)

. . . . § 106.03 (West Supp.1980). . . . For example, sections 106.03 and 106.07 of the Florida Election Code require political committees to . . .

LET S HELP FLORIDA, a M. v. SMATHERS,, 453 F. Supp. 1003 (N.D. Fla. 1978)

. . . . §§ 106.03(2)(f)(1), (2), (g), and (h). . . . Fla.Stat. § 106.03(3). . . . Fla.Stat. § 106.03(2)(f), (g), and (h). . . . Fla.Stat. § 106.03(3). . . .

HUNTER v. TAX ASSESSOR,, 27 Fla. Supp. 148 (Duval Cty. Cir. Ct. 1966)

. . . Section 106.03 and 196.14 Florida Statutes 1965. 5. . . .

H. c. t. a. v., 9 T.C. 473 (T.C. 1947)

. . . estate of Helen Agnes Thiele in the amount of $214,900.11, plus an item of income under option of $106.03 . . .