HB 1357 Summary

• Amends section 838.22, Florida Statutes to make it unlawful for a public servant to fail to advertise, publicly announce, or electronically post a solicitation for commodities or contractual services when required by statute or rule.

• Establishes that violation of this advertising requirement constitutes a second-degree felony, subject to criminal penalties under sections 775.082, 775.083, or 775.084.

• Reenacts section 921.0022(3)(g), Florida Statutes to incorporate the amended bid tampering offense into the Criminal Punishment Code's offense severity ranking chart.

• Effective date: July 1, 2010.