FL S1514

Expands public meetings requirements to include boards and commissions of entities created by general or special law, in addition to state and local government bodies.

Requires boards and commissions to provide at least 3 days' notice before meetings, including publication of all agenda items and materials; allows 24-hour notice for emergency meetings.

Grants the public a right to speak for at least 3 minutes on agenda items affecting zoning, taxes, fees, appointments, or other resident and business rights, and on general matters within the board's jurisdiction; presiding officers may allow longer speaking times at their discretion.

Permits boards to restrict or eliminate public comment on consent agendas, minutes approval, awards, announcements, administrative matters, and emergency actions; if 20 or more people request to speak on one item, time per speaker may be reduced to a minimum of 1 minute.

Requires boards to respond to public questions either at the meeting or in writing within 10 days, with responses incorporated into meeting minutes; repeals section 286.0114 and takes effect July 1, 2017.