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FL S0126

Bill

Status

Passed

3/31/2016

Primary Sponsor

Governmental Oversight and Accountability

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a public records exemption for unsolicited proposals submitted to public entities for public-private partnerships until the entity provides notice of an intended decision.

  • Exempts unsolicited proposals from disclosure for a maximum of 180 days after receipt if no competitive solicitation is issued, or 90 days after rejection of all competitive proposals if a new solicitation is reissued.

  • Allows portions of public meetings discussing exempt unsolicited proposals to be closed to the public, but requires complete recordings be made with no off-the-record portions.

  • Makes recordings and records generated during closed meetings exempt from public disclosure under the same timelines as the unsolicited proposals themselves.

  • Subjects the exemptions to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and automatically repeals them on October 2, 2021, unless reenacted by the Legislature.

Legislative Description

Public Records and Public Meetings/Public-private Partnerships

Last Action

Chapter No. 2016-154, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 124 (Ch. 2016-153)

3/31/2016

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy2/5/2016
Governmental Oversight and Accountability11/18/2015
Community Affairs8/21/2015

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