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FL S0780

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/7/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Brandes

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits companies on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List or engaged in a boycott of Israel from bidding on or entering into contracts with state or local governmental entities for goods or services of any amount, effective July 1, 2018.

  • Maintains existing $1 million threshold for contracts with companies on Sudan or Iran Petroleum Energy Sector lists, or engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

  • Requires all contracts entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2018 to include termination provisions if companies are found to have submitted false certifications or are placed on scrutinized lists.

  • Companies must certify they are not participating in a boycott of Israel for contracts of any amount, and certify non-involvement with Sudan, Iran, Cuba, or Syria lists for contracts of $1 million or more.

  • Permits case-by-case exemptions when agencies or local entities determine it is in the best interest of the state or community, or when goods or services cannot otherwise be obtained; preempts local ordinances and rules on this subject.

Legislative Description

Prohibition Against Contracting with Scrutinized Companies

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to HB 545

2/28/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/9/2018
Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government1/17/2018
Governmental Oversight and Accountability11/17/2017

Full Bill Text

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