Florida Statute 106.32 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title IX
ELECTORS AND ELECTIONS

Chapter 106
CAMPAIGN FINANCING

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F.S. 106.32

¹106.32 ²Election Campaign Financing Trust Fund.—

(1) There is hereby established in the State Treasury an ²Election Campaign Financing Trust Fund to be utilized by the Department of State as provided in ss. 106.30-106.36. If necessary, each year in which a general election is to be held for the election of the Governor and Cabinet, additional funds shall be transferred to the ²Election Campaign Financing Trust Fund from general revenue in an amount sufficient to fund qualifying candidates pursuant to the provisions of ss. 106.30-106.36.

(2) Proceeds from filing fees pursuant to ss. 99.092, 99.093, and 105.031 shall be deposited into the ²Election Campaign Financing Trust Fund as designated in those sections.

(3) Proceeds from assessments pursuant to ss. 106.07 and 106.29 shall be deposited into the ²Election Campaign Financing Trust Fund as designated in those sections.

History.—s. 1, ch. 86-276; s. 19, ch. 91-107; s. 26, ch. 2013-37; ss. 1, 6, ch. 2024-116.

¹Note.—Section 6, ch. 2024-116, provides that “[t]his act shall take effect on the effective date of the amendment to the State Constitution proposed by SJR 1114 or a similar joint resolution having substantially the same specific intent and purpose if such an amendment to the State Constitution is approved by the electors at the next general election or at an earlier special election specifically authorized by law for that purpose.” If such an amendment is approved, s. 106.32 is repealed by s. 1, ch. 2024-116, effective the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January following the election, pursuant to s. 5(e), Art. XI of the State Constitution.

²Note.—The trust fund expired, effective November 4, 1996, by operation of s. 19(f), Art. III of the State Constitution.

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Cases Citing Statute 106.32

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Governor Ron DeSantis, in his official capacity as Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Education State of Florida v. Alexis S. Geffin, Ryan J. Geffin, Thomas A. Warren, Kathleen Villacorta, and the Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2019-10-21

Snippet: Smith, the Florida Supreme Court declared section 106.32(1), Florida Statutes, “the Election Campaign Financing

Thurston v. State, Florida Elections Commission

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2017-02-15

Citation: 210 So. 3d 684, 2017 WL 625791, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 2059

Snippet: Campaign Financing Act (“the Act”). § 106.30. Section 106.32 establishes an Election Campaign Financing Trust

Palm Beach County Canvassing Bd. v. Harris

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2000-12-11

Citation: 772 So. 2d 1273, 2000 WL 1804707

Snippet: Election Campaign Financing Trust fund, created by s. 106.32. *1287 (3) Members of the county canvassing board

Palm Beach County Canvassing Bd. v. Harris

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2000-11-21

Citation: 772 So. 2d 1220, 2000 WL 1725434

Snippet: Election Campaign Financing Trust fund, created by s. 106.32. (3) Members of the county canvassing board may

Chiles v. Dept. of State, Div. of Elections

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1998-05-12

Citation: 711 So. 2d 151, 1998 WL 233507

Snippet: less than two hundred and fifty dollars. Section 106.32, Florida Statutes, created the Election Campaign

Secretary of State v. Milligan

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1997-12-08

Citation: 704 So. 2d 152, 1997 WL 765659

Snippet: Trust Fund as designated in those sections.[1] § 106.32(2) & (3), Fla. Stat. (1995). Section 106.265, Florida

Republican Party of Florida v. Smith

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1994-04-28

Citation: 638 So. 2d 26, 19 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 224, 1994 Fla. LEXIS 624, 1994 WL 149669

Snippet: order upholding the constitutionality of section 106.32(1), Florida Statutes (1991). The First *27 District

Bryan and Sons Corp. v. Klefstad

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1972-07-17

Citation: 265 So. 2d 382

Snippet: Professional Responsibility, Disciplinary Rule 2-106, 32 F.S.A. In the instant case, the trial court originally

Canal Authority v. Ocala Manufacturing Ice and Packing Company

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1971-10-05

Citation: 253 So. 2d 495

Snippet: Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 2 (DR2-106), 32 F.S.A. It is our opinion that the award of $15

Bigham v. State Ex Rel. Ocala Brick & Tile Co.

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1934-07-27

Citation: 156 So. 246, 115 Fla. 852

Snippet: Coleman, Sheriff's fees .................. $ 106.32 Sumter County Times, printing constructive notice