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FL S1258
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires the Auditor General to conduct operational and financial audits of large-hub commercial service airports (those with at least 1% of annual U.S. passenger boardings) at least once every 7 years, including compliance with procurement laws and public records requirements
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Mandates governing bodies of commercial service airports maintain websites posting meeting notices, agendas, minutes within 7 business days, approved budgets, links to FAA master plans and financial reports, contracts over $100,000, and employee position and salary information
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Requires commercial service airports to follow Chapter 287 competitive bidding requirements for purchases exceeding $100,000, with exceptions for emergencies or situations endangering public health, safety, or welfare
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Imposes 4 hours of annual ethics training for governing body members beginning January 1, 2021, covering the state constitution's ethics provisions, Code of Ethics, and public records/meetings laws
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Authorizes the Department of Transportation to withhold work program funds from commercial service airports that fail to comply with the new transparency and reporting requirements, which take effect October 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Commercial Service Airports
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 915
3/6/2020