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FL S0224

Bill

Status

Passed

3/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Regional citizen volunteer advisory committees created to support the National Estuary Program (established under Section 320 of the Clean Water Act) with membership spanning four or more counties are authorized to conduct public meetings and workshops using communications media technology
  • A committee member participating via communications media technology is legally deemed to be present at the meeting or workshop
  • Communications media technology used must allow all persons attending the meeting or workshop to audibly communicate as if physically present
  • Public notice for such meetings must disclose whether communications media technology will be used, how interested persons may participate, and the location of facilities where the technology will be available
  • Amends Section 286.011, Florida Statutes (the state's public meetings law), by adding a new subsection (9), and takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Citizen Volunteer Advisory Committees

Last Action

Chapter No. 2024-17

3/22/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules1/23/2024
Governmental Oversight and Accountability1/10/2024

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