CS/HB 199 (Hunschofsky) and CS/CS/SB 620 (DiCeglie) address ethical conflicts of officers of independent taxing districts. The bills clarify that certain conduct by such officers, such as misuse of public position and disclosure of information for personal benefit, is prohibited despite the current law exemption relating to the officers’ conflicting employment and contractual relationships.  The bills also require elected local officers of independent special districts to undergo four hours of annual ethics training. CS/HB 199 passed the House (116-0) and is awaiting action by the Senate. (O'Hara)