CS/CS/HB 1083 - Quasi-Public Entities

• Creates section 20.059, Florida Statutes, establishing comprehensive regulatory framework for quasi-public entities with requirements for affiliated departments or state universities, cost-benefit analyses, and public reporting.

• Requires quasi-public entities to contract with independent entities to conduct cost-benefit analyses at specified intervals (entities created before July 1, 2000 by August 1, 2023; entities created July 1, 2000-2021 by August 1, 2024; entities created after July 1, 2021 by August 1 of their 10th year).

• Mandates quasi-public entities submit annual reports beginning September 15, 2022 to Governor, Legislature, and affiliated departments/universities containing mission, governance structure, budgets, code of ethics, and Form 990 filings for nonprofits.

• Prohibits quasi-public entities from using public funds to retain lobbyists, video records all governing body meetings for 2 years, and prevents executive directors from involvement in selecting governing body members; prohibits creating separate entities without statutory authorization.

• Amends section 215.985 to require quasi-public entities submit employee compensation reports to Department of Management Services by December 31 annually and post contract information to secure contract tracking system within 30 days of execution.