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FL S7004

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2023

Primary Sponsor

Environment and Natural Resources

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the scheduled repeal date of October 2, 2023, for the public records exemption covering written valuations of surplus lands held by water management districts, making the exemption permanent
  • Maintains the existing exemption that keeps written valuations of surplus land, related valuation documents, and written purchase offers confidential and exempt from public records requirements under s. 119.07(1) and Article I, Section 24(a) of the State Constitution
  • The confidentiality exemption continues to expire 2 weeks before the contract or agreement for purchase, exchange, or disposal of surplus land is first considered for district approval
  • Districts retain the ability to disclose confidential valuations and purchase offers to potential purchasers during negotiations, marketing, bidding, or when conclusions of value become invalid
  • Effective date is October 1, 2023, enacted as part of the Open Government Sunset Review Act process under s. 119.15

Legislative Description

OGSR/Written Valuations of Surplus Lands

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 7003 (Ch. 2023-74)

4/18/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules3/29/2023

Full Bill Text

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