FL H0801

Prohibits local ordinances and regulations from restricting certified contractors' competition for construction service contracts when 20 percent or more of costs are paid from state-appropriated funds based on: office location within the jurisdiction, hiring local employees or subcontractors, or prior payment of local taxes and assessments.

Requires state colleges, counties, municipalities, school districts, and other political subdivisions to disclose in competitive solicitation documents whether payment will be made from state-appropriated funds and the amount or percentage of such funds compared to the anticipated total construction cost.

Does not prevent local entities from awarding contracts to any vendor in accordance with applicable state laws or other local ordinances and regulations not prohibited by this section.

Takes effect July 1, 2014.