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FL S0196

Bill

Status

Passed

3/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Governmental Oversight and Accountability

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts financial information of private entity applicants from public records requirements when submitted as part of the application process for loans or credit enhancements from Florida's state-funded infrastructure bank administered by the Department of Transportation
  • Defines "financial information" as any business plan, pro forma statement, account balance, operating income or revenue, asset value, or debt of the applicant
  • Removes the exemption for applicants who are in default on a loan issued under the state-funded infrastructure bank program, making their financial records subject to public disclosure
  • Justifies the exemption on grounds that disclosure could harm private entities competitively, expose them to theft or fraud, and discourage applications that might otherwise yield cost-effective transportation infrastructure solutions
  • Subjects the exemption to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, with automatic repeal on October 2, 2021, unless reenacted by the Legislature; effective date is July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Public Records/State-funded Infrastructure Bank

Last Action

Chapter No. 2016-38

3/10/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules1/12/2016
Governmental Oversight and Accountability11/6/2015
Transportation9/15/2015

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