FL H7029

Deletes provisions establishing the Minority Business Certification Task Force and removes requirements that the task force approve certification criteria and amend the statewide interlocal agreement for minority business enterprise certification.

Eliminates specific task force composition requirements, including regional balance and representation from the Florida League of Cities, County Association, School Boards Association, and other designated organizations.

Retains certification criteria requirements including minority ownership and control, ownership duration for transferred businesses, useful business function standards, and audit procedures for businesses receiving over $100,000 in annual payments.

Removes task force authority to propose uniform certification criteria and procedures, leaving certification criteria to be adopted directly by the Department of Management Services.

Takes effect July 1, 2010.