CS/SB 858 — OGSR/Florida Defense Support Task Force
by Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee; and Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Committee
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Committee (MS)
The bill is the result of an Open Government Sunset Review of the public record and public meeting exemption accorded to the Florida Defense Support Task Force (Task Force). The exemption under review is specific to Task Force records or discussions pertaining to Florida’s position and strategy relative to the Department of Defense base realignment and closure process. The bill reenacts this public record and meeting exemption, which was scheduled to expire on October 2, 2014, unless saved from repeal through reenactment by the Legislature.
If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect October 1, 2014.
Vote: Senate 39-0; House 116-0