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FL H0121

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Perry Thurston

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "publicly owned performing arts center" as a facility with at least 200 seats owned and operated by a county or municipality that promotes performing, visual, or fine arts.

  • Exempts donor and prospective donor information (name, address, telephone number) from public records disclosure for publicly owned performing arts centers if the donor requests anonymity.

  • Exempts donor and prospective donor information to the direct-support organization of the Legislative Research Center and Museum at the Historic Capitol from public records disclosure if anonymity is requested, including in auditor reports.

  • Cites public necessity for protecting donor anonymity to encourage private fundraising for performing arts centers and historic preservation, citing concerns about identity theft and personal safety.

  • Both exemptions expire October 2, 2016, subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act unless the legislature reenacts them; bill takes effect October 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Pub. Rec./Donor Information

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Government Operations Subcommittee1/25/2011

Full Bill Text

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