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HB 1063 — Gubernatorial Transition
Last action — Died in Rules
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✓Introduced
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 06, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
ModerateHow often bills like it became law.
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Passed House
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 4 recorded votes so far.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
Summary
Gubernatorial Transition; Requires Governor to designate transition liaison within EOG within specified timeframe; provides duties of transition liaison; requires head of each state agency to designate agency transition liaison within specified timeframe; provides duties of agency transition liaisons; requires DMS & each state agency to provide certain temporary office facilities to certain persons during transition period; requires DMS, upon request, to provide Governor-elect & his or her staff with information technology & related services for such transition period; requires Governor-elect to designate in writing staff to be provided with such services; requires specified persons to sign certain memorandum of understanding; requires each state agency, upon request, to provide Governor-elect & his or her staff with access to agency leadership personnel during transition period; authorizes state agencies to assign limited personnel to assist Governor-elect & his or her staff; requires that Governor-elect & his or her staff be granted access to all state agency records upon request; requires that Governor-elect & persons designated by Governor-elect be granted access to confidential & exempt records under certain conditions; provides criminal penalties.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
195 added · 164 removed195 line(s) added, 164 removed.
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HBCS/HB 1063 2026 A bill to be entitled An act relating to gubernatorial transition;
requiring the Governor to designate a transition liaison within the Executive Office of the Governor;Governor within a specified timeframe;
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requiring the Governor- elect to designate in writing the persons to be provided with such services;
requiring specified persons to sign a certain memorandum of understanding;
requiring each state agency, upon request, to provide the Governor-elect and his or her staff with access to agency leadership personnel during the transition period;
authorizing state agencies to assign limited personnel to assist the Governor-elect and his or her staff;
requiring that the Governor-elect and his or Page 1 of 8 CODING:
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hb1063-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1063 2026 her staff be granted access to all state agency records upon request;
requiring that the Governor- elect and persons designated by the Governor-elect be granted access to confidential and exempt records under certain conditions;
requiring the Florida Digital Service to provide the Governor-elect and his or her staff with specified resources;
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hb1063-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 1063 2026 read:
(2)Page No2 later than the 10th day after the primary election, the Governor shall designate a transition liaison within the Executive Office of the8 Governor.CODING:
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hb1063-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1063 2026 (2) No later than the 10th day after the primary election, the Governor shall designate a transition liaison within the Executive Office of the Governor.
The transition directory must be delivered to the Governor-elect within 3 days after the Pagebeginning 2 of 6the CODING:transition period.
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hb1063-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 1063 2026 beginning of the transition period.
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Page(b) 3Prepare ofstandardized 6briefing CODING:books in accordance with instructions and guidance established by the transition liaison.
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hb1063-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 1063 2026 (b) Prepare standardized briefing books in accordance with instructions and guidance established by the transition liaison.
Include any information deemed necessary by the transition liaison to support an orderly transition between administrationsPage and4 the continuity of state8 agencyCODING: operations.
(4)(a) The Department of Management Services shall provide the Governor-elect, his or her staff, and the inauguration staff with temporary office facilities in the Capitol Center during the transition period.
(b) Each state agency shall provide temporary office space within the agency headquarters for use by the Governor-elect and his or her staff during the transition period.
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(5)(a) Upon request and in coordination with the transition liaison, each state agency shall provide the Governor-elect and his or her staff with access to agency leadership personnel during the transition period, including the Page 4 of 6 CODING:
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(4)(a)1.
The Department of Management Services shall provide the Governor-elect, his or her staff, and the inauguration staff with temporary office facilities in the Capitol Center during the transition period.
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Each state agency shall provide temporary office space within the agency headquarters for use by the Governor-elect and his or her staff during the transition period.
(b)1.
Upon request of the Governor-elect, the Department of Management Services shall provide the Governor-elect and his or her staff with information technology and related services necessary for transition operations during the transition period.
The Governor-elect must designate in writing each person to be provided with information technology and related services.
At a minimum, information technology and related services include:
a.
Computers and any necessary equipment for their use.
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Secure e-mail accounts.
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Cybersecurity training and monitoring.
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Technical assistance related to the use of the information technology.
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Before the Governor-elect or a person designated by the Governor-elect is provided with information technology, he or she must sign a memorandum of understanding acknowledging that he or she will adhere to state cybersecurity practices and will Page 5 of 8 CODING:
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hb1063-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1063 2026 return the information technology to the department upon conclusion of the transition period.
(5)(a) Upon request and in coordination with the transition liaison, each state agency shall provide the Governor-elect and his or her staff with access to agency leadership personnel during the transition period, including the chief of staff, general counsel, deputy chiefs of staff, deputy secretaries, division directors, and bureau chiefs.
(6)(a) During the transition period, the Governor-elect and his or her staff shall be granted access to all state agency records upon request,request. including records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from s.
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During the transition period, the Governor-elect and persons designated by the Governor-elect shall be granted access to records that are confidential or exempt from s.
BeforeThe accessingGovernor-elect anymust exemptdesignate orin confidentialwriting andeach exemptperson records,who themust Governor-electbe andgranted his or her staff with access to such recordsrecords. must sign a memorandum of understanding acknowledging that:
1.No more than one person per temporary office provided pursuant to paragraph (4)(a) may be designated by the Governor-elect under this paragraph.
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Disclosure of such records is prohibited unless specifically authorized by law.
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A violation of subparagraph 1.
or subparagraph 2.
is a crime punishable as a first degree misdemeanor.
(b) A person who willfully and knowingly violates subparagraph (a)1.
or subparagraph (a)2.
commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided s.
775.082 or s.
775.083.
(7)(a) Upon request of the Governor-elect, the Florida Page 5 of 6 CODING:
hb1063-00hb1063-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HBCS/HB 1063 2026 Digital2. Service shall provide the Governor-elect and his or her staff with secure access to state information technology systems necessary for transition operations during the transition period.
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Accessa. may not be granted until the designee signs the memorandum of understanding in subsection (6).
(b)Such Therecords Floridawill Digitalremain Serviceconfidential must provide the Governor- elect and his or herexempt. designated staff with:
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SecureDisclosure e-mailof accounts.such records or the information contained therein is prohibited unless specifically authorized by law.
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AccessAll records will be returned to collaborationthe toolscustodian andat data-sharingthe platforms.conclusion of the transition period.
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The Governor-elect and each of his or her designees may not disclose or use confidential or exempt information for his or her personal gain or benefit or for the personal gain or benefit of any other person or business entity.
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A violation of sub-subparagraphs a.-d.
is a crime punishable as a felony of the third degree.
CybersecurityAny trainingperson who willfully and monitoring.knowingly violates this paragraph commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.
4.775.082 or s.
Technical775.083. assistance related to the use of state information technology systems.
establishment of operating fund.— (2) The Department of Management Services shall provide for the Governor-elect, the Governor-elect's staff, and the inauguration staff temporary office facilities in the capitol center for the period extending from the day of the certification of the Governor-elect's election by the Elections CanvassingPage Commission7 to the day of his8 orCODING: her inauguration.
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hb1063-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1063 2026 Canvassing Commission to the day of his or her inauguration.
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The bill establishes new requirements for gubernatorial transitions, including designating transition liaisons, providing office facilities and access to records, and defining duties during the transition period.
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Section 14.059
14.059 Gubernatorial transition; coordination, access, and agency obligations.—
This creates a new section on gubernatorial transition, outlining agency obligations and access during the transition period.
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Section 14.059
The Governor shall designate a transition liaison within the Executive Office of the Governor.
This mandates the Governor to appoint a liaison to facilitate communication between the current administration and the Governor-elect.
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Section 14.059
Each state agency shall provide temporary office space within the agency headquarters for use by the Governor-elect and his or her staff during the transition period.
This ensures that state agencies provide office space for the incoming administration.
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Section 14.059
Upon request, the Department of Management Services shall provide the Governor-elect and his or her staff with information technology and related services necessary for transition operations during the transition period.
This requires the Department to support the Governor-elect with necessary technological resources.
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Section 14.059
Each state agency shall provide the Governor-elect and his or her staff with access to agency leadership personnel during the transition period.
This guarantees the Governor-elect access to key personnel in state agencies during the transition.
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Section 14.059
The Governor-elect and his or her staff shall be granted access to all state agency records upon request.
This enhances transparency by allowing the Governor-elect access to state records during the transition.
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Section 14.059
The Governor-elect and persons designated by the Governor-elect shall be granted access to records that are confidential or exempt under certain conditions.
This allows authorized individuals access to restricted records, ensuring informed decision-making.
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Section 14.057
The Department of Management Services shall provide for the Governor-elect, the Governor-elect's staff, and the inauguration staff temporary office facilities in the capitol center for the period extending from the day of the certification of the Governor-elect's election by the Elections Canvassing Commission to the day of his or her inauguration.→ The Department of Management Services shall provide the Governor-elect, his or her staff, and the inauguration staff with temporary office facilities in the Capitol Center during the transition period.This conforms language for providing office facilities to the Governor-elect during the new transition period defined in the bill.
Action History
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Died in Rules
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Received
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Referred to Rules
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In Messages
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CS passed; YEAS 116, NAYS 0
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Read 3rd time
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Added to Third Reading Calendar
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Read 2nd time
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Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/25/2026)
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Added to Second Reading Calendar
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Bill released to House Calendar
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Reported out of Budget Committee
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Favorable by Budget Committee
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Added to Budget Committee agenda
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1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
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Now in Budget Committee
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Referred to Budget Committee
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CS Filed
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Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
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Reported out of State Affairs Committee
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Favorable with CS by State Affairs Committee
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Added to State Affairs Committee agenda
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1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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Now in State Affairs Committee
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Referred to Budget Committee
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Referred to State Affairs Committee
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Filed
Sponsors
- Tobin Rogers "Toby" Overdorf · Cosponsor
- State Affairs Committee · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- State Affairs Committee
Co-sponsors (1)
- Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby" Republican
Not signed on (162)
162 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 162 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 116 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 99% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (117)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 116 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 99% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (117)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1063 do?
- Gubernatorial Transition; Requires Governor to designate transition liaison within EOG within specified timeframe; provides duties of transition liaison; requires head of each state agency to designate agency transition liaison within specified timeframe; provides duties of agency transition liaisons; requires DMS & each state agency to provide certain temporary office facilities to certain persons during transition period; requires DMS, upon request, to provide Governor-elect & his or her staff with information technology & related services for such transition period; requires Governor-elect to designate in writing staff to be provided with such services; requires specified persons to sign certain memorandum of understanding; requires each state agency, upon request, to provide Governor-elect & his or her staff with access to agency leadership personnel during transition period; authorizes state agencies to assign limited personnel to assist Governor-elect & his or her staff; requires that Governor-elect & his or her staff be granted access to all state agency records upon request; requires that Governor-elect & persons designated by Governor-elect be granted access to confidential & exempt records under certain conditions; provides criminal penalties.
- Who sponsors HB 1063?
- HB 1063 is sponsored by Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby" (Republican) and State Affairs Committee.
- What is the current status of HB 1063?
- This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 06, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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