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HB 1063FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead
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Rules for Gubernatorial Transitions

Original title: Gubernatorial Transition

March 13, 2026

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$20,000across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Toby OverdorfOLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY$1,000TITLE INSURANCE COMPANYNov 2025
Toby OverdorfBLUE LONGHORNS LLC$1,000LOBBYING FIRMJul 2025
Toby OverdorfBRIGHTLINE HOLDINGS$1,000RAILWAYSep 2025
Toby OverdorfBRIGHTLINE TRAINS$1,000RAILWAYSep 2025
Toby OverdorfCONSERVATIVES FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT$1,000PACSep 2025
Toby OverdorfFICAP PC$1,000PACSep 2025
Toby OverdorfFLORIDA HOME BUILDERS PAC$1,000PACAug 2025
Toby OverdorfH A CUMBER & COMPANY, INC.$1,000LOBBYING FIRMJul 2025
Toby OverdorfLOCAL HOME BUILDERS PAC$1,000PACSep 2025
Toby OverdorfTRUST AND PROBATE PAC$1,000PACNov 2025
Toby OverdorfUNDERGROUND UTILITY CONTRACTORS OF FLORIDA$1,000FLORIDA UTILITY CONTRACTORSOct 2025
Toby OverdorfCARLTON FIELDS POLITICAL COMMITTEE$1,000PACJan 2026
Toby OverdorfFRSA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$1,000PACJan 2026
Toby OverdorfRPPTL-PAC$1,000PACNov 2025
Toby OverdorfSOX LLC$1,000EROSION SOLUTIONSAug 2025
Toby OverdorfACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$1,000INSURANCE COMPANYNov 2025
Toby OverdorfASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES OF FLORIDA$1,000PACOct 2025
Toby OverdorfCRITCHFIELD STEPHANIE$1,000EXECUTIVE CONSULTANTDec 2025
Toby OverdorfELHILOW MARK$1,000CPANov 2025
Toby OverdorfFL CONCRETE & PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION PC$1,000PACOct 2025

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The Frame

What this does

The bill creates a legal framework for how an incoming governor gains access to state agency data, personnel, and resources, including criminal penalties for the misuse of confidential information during the transition period.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Governor-elect

The Governor-elect receives access to state records, personnel, office space, and IT services.

State agencies

Agencies must designate liaisons, provide office space, and grant access to records and leadership personnel.

Department of Management Services

The department is required to provide temporary office facilities and IT services to the incoming administration.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill establishes formal procedures for the transition between an outgoing governor and a governor-elect, including requirements for information sharing, office space, and access to state records. It mandates that state agencies provide briefing materials and personnel access to the incoming administration to ensure continuity of government operations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a Governor is re-elected?
The transition period defined in this bill does not apply to the re-election of an incumbent Governor to a second consecutive term.
Can the Governor-elect access confidential state records?
Yes, but they must sign a memorandum of understanding, and the information cannot be used for personal gain. Misuse is a .
What information must agencies provide to the Governor-elect?
Agencies must provide briefing books detailing their organizational structure, mission, programs, budget, major contracts, pending litigation, and rulemaking activity.

Why It Matters

The bill creates a legal framework for how an incoming governor gains access to state agency data, personnel, and resources, including criminal penalties for the misuse of confidential information during the transition period.

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Formalization of Transition

The bill moves transition procedures from informal practice to a codified statutory requirement with criminal penalties for misuse of information.

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Sources

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