Public Records/Investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs; Providing an exemption from public records requirements for information held by the Department of Legal Affairs relating to notifications or investigations of certain companion chatbot violations; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information held by the department relating to notifications or investigations of certain bot-related consumer protection violations; requiring that certain information remain confidential and exempt upon the completion or cessation of an investigation; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.
Computer Science Education and Certification; Provides requirements for general education core courses with technology component; requires high school computer science courses to include instruction on artificial intelligence; requires SBE to establish separate computer science subject area coverages for specified grades & to continue comprehensive K–12 coverage; requires DOE to present recommended competencies for certain subject area coverages to state board by specified date; requires department to coordinate examinations for such subject area coverages by specified date.
Administrative Efficiency in Public Schools; Revises provisions relating to school districts, district school boards, K-12 school facilities, funding, teacher certifications & contracts, & early learning.
Prohibition on Levying Ad Valorem Taxes on Tangible Personal Property; Proposes amendment to State Constitution to prohibit levying of ad valorem taxes on tangible personal property by certain entities.
Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Nonprofit Homes for the Aged; Revises eligibility requirement for Florida limited partnerships applying for certain ad valorem tax exemption.
This Florida Senate Memorial (SM 1714) urges Congress to pass H.R. 260, the "No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act," to stop taxpayer funds from reaching the Taliban. It specifically references that over $40 million weekly in U.S. taxpayer money is allegedly being sent to the Taliban through questionable channels, despite its history of human rights abuses and ties to other terrorist groups. The memorial requests Congress implement a strategy to block this funding flow. As a symbolic resolution (not a binding bill), it directs Florida's delegation to advocate for H.R. 260's passage.
Impact Fees; Provides requirements for coordination mechanisms that are required for certain agreements required as part of intergovernmental coordination element of comprehensive plan; requires that plan-based methodology used for certain interlocal agreements be consistent with certain comprehensive plan requirements; requires that demonstrated-need study use plan-based methodology; prohibits local governments, school districts, & special districts from including certain deductions in certain impact fee increases & from increasing impact fee rates beyond certain phase-in limitations by more than specified percentage; provides that prevailing petitioner is entitled to impact fee overpayment refund, with interest; provides that certain prevailing petitioners are entitled to reasonable attorney fees & costs.
HB 4097 repeals three specific chapters of Florida law (71-760, 79-504, and 81-429) that previously governed the Manatee County Free Public Library Act. This procedural bill removes the existing legal framework for the library system without creating new policies or affecting library operations directly.
Structure and Legislative Oversight of Executive Agencies; Provides that divisions or offices in executive department may be established only by specific statutory enactment; provides that certain appointments made by Secretary of Business & Professional Regulation are subject to review & approval by Legislature; provides that certain appointments made by Secretary of Transportation are subject to review & approval by Legislature; provides that secretary's restructuring of offices is subject to review & approval by Legislature; provides that certain appointments made by heads of departments are subject to review & approval by Legislature; requires Legislature to dissolve certain divisions, offices, bureaus, sections, & subsections by specified date; removes provisions relating to Office of Minority Health & Health Equity within DOH; provides that state chief information officer shall have all decisionmaking authority with respect to information technology on behalf of all departments & all department divisions, offices, bureaus, sections, & subsections.
Prohibitions Against Discriminatory Practices relating to 340B Entities and 340B Drugs; Prohibits drug manufacturers from engaging in certain acts against acquisitions of 340B drugs by & delivery of such drugs to specified pharmacies & from interfering with pharmacies' rights to contract with 340B entities; prohibits health insurance issuers, PBMs & other third-party payors, & agents, from engaging in discriminatory acts relating to reimbursement to 340B entities for 340B drugs; prohibits health insurers & HMOs from engaging in discriminatory acts relating to reimbursement to 340B entities for 340B drugs; provides that each commission of certain acts constitutes violation of Florida Deceptive & Unfair Trade Practices Act & subjects violator to certain actions & penalties.
Battery Collection and Disposal; Repeals provisions relating to battery requirements for consumers, manufacturers, & sellers; prohibits producers or retailers from selling, offering, or distributing any battery or battery containing product unless certain conditions are met; provides requirements for battery stewardship organizations regarding collection & disposal of batteries & battery containing products; requires DEP to take certain actions regarding plans & data for such collection & disposal; prohibits certain point-of-sale fees; authorizes fee-based battery collection & mail-back service for covered batteries; provides requirements for disposal of batteries beginning on specified date; provides exemption from liability for producers, retailers, & battery stewardship organizations; provides for penalties & civil actions.
Manatee County Port Authority, Manatee County; Provides that district is independent special district, rather than dependent special district; revises & provides definitions; provides for operation of port authority; provides powers, functions, & duties of port authority; provides for construction & effect.
