FL S1606

Creates the Florida Museum of Black History Task Force within the Division of Historical Resources with nine members appointed by the Governor (3), President of the Senate (3), and Speaker of the House (3).

Task force members must include at least three individuals with 5+ years of experience in history, historical research, archival design, building construction, hospitality, business, finance, marketing, law, or education; appointments due by July 31, 2023.

Task force must develop plans for museum location, design, and construction; operational and administrative recommendations; marketing plan; financial self-sufficiency transition plan; and archival/educational materials covering African-American military service, slavery, segregation, notable African Americans, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, historically black colleges and universities, and human dignity.

Museum shall be a multipurpose facility with archival research and storage, meeting rooms, full-service banquet facilities for 250+ people, and a performing arts theater available for private events, designed to generate self-sustaining revenues.

Task force shall submit its report to the Governor and Legislature by July 1, 2024, then expire; the Legislature may then consider legislation for commissioning, constructing, operating, and administering the museum.