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FL S0598
Bill
Status
Passed
5/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
Education Postsecondary
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AI Summary
- Amends the Higher Educational Facilities Financing Act to modify legislative findings and provide assistance and an alternative financing method for private institutions of higher education in Florida
- Specifies that new appointees to the Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority begin their 5-year terms on the later of the current term's expiration date or the date of appointment by the Governor
- Authorizes the Authority to conduct public meetings and workshops via communications media technology (telephone conference, video conference, or similar), with requirements that meeting notices specify the technology being used and how attendees may participate
- Allows the Authority to contract with an entity to assist with administrative matters, in addition to the existing power to screen loan applications from higher education institutions
- Extends the deadline for the Authority's annual report to the Governor and Legislature from 2 months to 6 months after the end of its fiscal year, effective July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Higher Educational Facilities Financing
Last Action
Chapter No. 2023-92
5/18/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules3/22/2023
Governmental Oversight and Accountability3/8/2023
Full Bill Text
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