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FL H0153
Bill
Status
Failed
3/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Janet Adkins
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AI Summary
- Establishes the "Buy Florida Act" to mandate preference for in-state vendors in government procurement of personal property and printing services
- Requires a 5 percent preference for Florida vendors when the lowest bid is from an out-of-state vendor and comparable printing can be performed in-state
- Changes printing preference from discretionary ("may") to mandatory ("shall") for agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, and political subdivisions
- Mandates a 5 percent preference for Florida vendors in competitive solicitations when the lowest bid is from a state that does not grant reciprocal preferences to Florida businesses
- Exempts transportation projects receiving federal aid funds from the preference requirements
- Requires out-of-state vendors to provide written legal opinions documenting any preferences their home state grants to its own businesses
- Takes effect July 1, 2012
Legislative Description
Preference to Florida Businesses in Procurement of Personal Property and Services
Last Action
Died in Appropriations Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7087 (Ch.
3/9/2012
Committee Referrals
Appropriations1/25/2012
Government Operations Subcommittee10/3/2011
Full Bill Text
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