SB 376 Summary

• Creates section 50.0311, F.S. to authorize governmental entities to publish legally required advertisements and public notices on their publicly accessible websites instead of exclusively in newspapers, provided conditions are met including availability of public library internet access and maintenance of a registry for residents requesting mail or email delivery.

• Requires website advertisements to be conspicuously placed on the homepage with publication dates indicated, and permits governmental entities to mail or email copies to registered residents who request such notices.

• Amends 50+ Florida Statutes sections across all governmental levels (county, municipal, special districts, water management districts, and state agencies) to permit publication of various notices on websites, including ordinances, budget notices, hearing notifications, bid solicitations, and election notices.

• Maintains newspaper publication as an alternative option; establishes specific timing requirements for website publications (typically daily for specified periods matching or exceeding newspaper publication frequency requirements).

• Applies throughout state government operations affecting counties, municipalities, school districts, community development districts, water management districts, and various state agencies for notices related to zoning, taxes, bonds, elections, and public hearings.