FL H0673

Allows state agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, and other political subdivisions to grant preferential consideration to Florida-based businesses when awarding competitively bid construction contracts if at least 10 percent of the project is funded with state capital outlay funds.

Florida entities may receive a preference equal to the preference granted by the out-of-state vendor's home state or jurisdiction, creating reciprocal preference provisions.

Preempts local ordinances and regulations that grant preferences based on vendor office location, local hiring requirements, or prior local tax payments when payment comes from state-appropriated funds.

Requires local entities to disclose in solicitation documents whether payment will come from state funds and, if known, the amount or percentage of such funds compared to anticipated total construction costs.

Non-Florida vendors must submit a written opinion from a licensed attorney in their home state documenting any business preferences granted by that state's law.

Effective date: July 1, 2012.