FL S0322

Reenacts section 255.065(15), Florida Statutes, to expand public records and public meetings exemptions for unsolicited proposals received by "responsible public entities" to incorporate amended definitions of that term.

Makes unsolicited proposals exempt from public records disclosure until the responsible public entity provides notice of an intended decision for a qualifying project, with exemption ending no later than 180 days after receipt if no competitive solicitation is issued.

Exempts portions of public entity meetings where exempt unsolicited proposals are discussed from open meetings requirements, but requires complete recordings of all exempt meetings with no off-the-record portions.

Protects recordings and records generated during exempt meetings from public disclosure until the entity provides notice of an intended decision or 180 days after receipt (or 90 days after rejecting all competitive solicitation proposals).

Establishes a statement of public necessity finding that temporary protection of unsolicited proposals encourages private entities to submit proposals for public-private partnerships without competitive disadvantage, with contingent effective date tied to related public-private partnership legislation.