FL S0742

Creates the Commission for a Drug-Free Florida within the Executive Office of the Governor to improve and streamline state and local alcohol and drug abuse prevention efforts.

Commission consists of 24 members including the Governor (chair), Attorney General, 15 voting members appointed by the Governor, 2 state agency secretaries, 4 legislators, and 1 judge; members serve 4-year terms (with initial staggered 2 and 4-year terms) and receive no compensation but are reimbursed for per diem and travel.

Commission duties include establishing an interagency council for coordinating state alcohol and drug programs, collecting and centralizing data on substance abuse, supporting local antidrug coalitions, and recommending long-range and short-range goals to the Governor and Legislature by December 30 each year.

Funds the commission through court fees: $200-$1,000 assessed against persons convicted of controlled substance offenses, and $200 fees assessed in driving under the influence cases and related violations, with fees deposited into the Drug-Free Florida Trust Fund.

Executive Office of the Governor provides staff support, and Florida State University's Center for Prevention Research provides administrative and logistical support; effective July 1, 2012.