Political Committees

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A political committee means:

1. A combination of two or more individuals, or a person other than an individual, that, in an aggregate amount in excess of $500 during a single calendar year:

  • Accepts contributions for the purpose of making contributions to any candidate, political committee, affiliated party committee or political party;
  • Accepts contributions for the purpose of expressly advocating the election or defeat of a candidate or issue;
  • Makes expenditures that expressly advocate the election or defeat of a candidate or issue; or
  • Makes contributions to a common fund, other than a joint checking account between spouses, from which contributions are made to any candidate,  political committee, or political party.

2. The sponsor of a proposed constitutional amendment by initiative who intends to seek signatures of registered electors. (Section 106.011(16), F.S.)

 

Handbook and Forms

2024  Political Committee Handbook:  https://files.floridados.gov/media/706952/political-committee-handbook_2024-9-23-1.pdf

See Filing Financial Campaign Reports: Filing Financial Campaign Reports