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FL S0286

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Wright

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the public records exemption for sealed bids, proposals, or replies to an agency's competitive solicitation from the earlier of notice of intended decision or 30 days after opening, to the later of 72 hours after notice of intended decision (excluding weekends and state holidays), the deadline to file a formal written protest, or upon issuance of a final order or appellate court resolution if a protest is filed
  • Applies the same extended exemption timeline to recordings and records from exempt meetings involving vendor negotiations, oral presentations, or team strategy discussions related to competitive solicitations
  • Subjects both the public records and public meetings exemptions to Florida's Open Government Sunset Review Act, with automatic repeal on October 2, 2029, unless reenacted by the Legislature
  • Includes statements of public necessity finding that premature disclosure of bid details to competitors impedes fair competition and limits agencies' ability to obtain the best value for the public
  • Sponsored by Senator Wright with an effective date of July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Public Records and Meetings/Agency's Competitive Solicitation

Last Action

Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability

3/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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