Changes to Financial Disclosure Reporting for Public Officials

Where This Stands

Currently Laid on Table, refer to HB 6011. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Procedural history

12 actions

Feb 25, 2026Senate
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
Feb 24, 2026SenateCommittee
Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 22 NAYS 0
Feb 19, 2026Senate
On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/24/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
Feb 12, 2026Senate
Now in Rules
Feb 11, 2026SenateCommittee
Favorable by Governmental Oversight and Accountability; YEAS 9 NAYS 0
Feb 6, 2026Senate
On Committee agenda-- Governmental Oversight and Accountability, 02/11/26, 3:00 pm, 110 Senate Building

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Jan 21, 2026Senate
Now in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Jan 21, 2026SenateCommittee
Favorable by Ethics and Elections; YEAS 7 NAYS 0
Jan 16, 2026Senate
On Committee agenda-- Ethics and Elections, 01/21/26, 8:30 am, 37 Senate Building
Jan 13, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced
Jan 7, 2026SenateCommittee
Referred to Ethics and Elections; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Rules
Dec 18, 2025SenateIntroduced
Filed

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The Frame

What this does

The bill centralizes the oversight of gifts and expenses for public officials and procurement staff, ensuring that these specific disclosures are handled by the Commission on Ethics regardless of whether the individual is currently in office.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Public officials

They must change the filing location for their annual gift and honorarium disclosures to the Commission on Ethics.

Procurement employees

They are required to file annual gift and honorarium reports with the Commission on Ethics.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 18, 2025.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill updates where public officials and s must file annual reports regarding gifts and expenses. It requires these individuals to submit these disclosures directly to the Commission on Ethics rather than with their standard financial disclosure statements.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who does this bill affect?

It affects public officials (s) and s who are required to disclose gifts and expenses.

Where should I file my gift reports under this bill?

The bill requires these reports to be filed with the Commission on Ethics.

What happens if I leave my government job?

You must still file your final annual report with the Commission on Ethics by July 1 of the year after you leave your position.

Why It Matters

The bill centralizes the oversight of gifts and expenses for public officials and procurement staff, ensuring that these specific disclosures are handled by the Commission on Ethics regardless of whether the individual is currently in office.

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Lobbying Activity

AARP

$4,110,000

2026

HEALTH ISSUESMEDICARE/MEDICAIDLAW ENFORCEMENT/CRIME/CRIMINAL JUSTICEPHARMACY

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POINT DIGITAL FINANCE, INC.

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SMALL BUSINESS MAJORITY FOUNDATION, INC.

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1607 STRATEGIES, LLC