2014 LEGISLATIVE SESSION FINAL REPORT

For Period Ending May 2

What follows is a list of all the bills we tracked during the 2014 Legislative Session and the final action on each bill. You will find a description of each bill that passed the 2014 Legislature starting on page 9. Bills supported by the First Amendment Foundation are marked in GREEN, those opposed in RED.

BASE CLOSURES

CS/SB 858 and HB 7103 OGSR/ Defense Support Task Force S. Military and Veterans Affairs; H. Government Operations Subcommittee  CS/SB 858 was approved by both chambers; HB 7103 was tabled. See CS/SB 858.

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

CS/HB 115 and CS/SB 318 Exemption/University Direct Support Organizations Rep. Cary Pigman (R-Sebring); Sen. Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland)  CS/HB 115 was approved by both chambers; CS/SB 318 was tabled. See CS/HB 115.

CS/HB 135 and SB 718 Exemption/Executive Searches – Universities and Colleges Rep. (D-Palm Springs); Sen. Alan Hays (R-Umatilla)  CS/HB 135 passed the House by a vote of 104/9 and died in Senate Messages. SB 718 died in committee.

COURT RECORDS

CS/SB 108 and HB 125 Exemption/Minor Claim Settlements Sen. Arthenia Joyner (D-Tampa); Rep. Elaine Schwartz (D-Hollywood)  CS/SB 108 died in committee. HB 125 passed the House unanimously and died in Senate Messages.

CS/HB 111 and CS/SB 256 Exemption/Forensic Behavioral Health Evaluations Rep. Joe Gibbons (D-Pembroke Pines); Sen. Rene Garcia (R-Hialeah)  CS/HB 111 was tabled; CS/SB 256 was approved by both chambers. See CS/SB 256.

CS/SB 650 and HB 7101 OGSR/Estate Inventories S. Judiciary; H. Government Operations Subcommittee  CS/SB 650 was approved by both chambers. HB 7101 was tabled. See CS/SB 650.

HB 891 Exemption/Petitions for Protective Injunctions Rep. Larry Lee, Jr. (D-Fort Pierce)  Died in committee.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

CS/HB 89 and CS/SB 448 Expunction/Threatened Use of Force Rep. Neil Combee (R-Auburndale); Sen. Greg Evers (R-Pensacola)  CS/HB 89 was approved by both chambers; CS/SB 448 was tabled. See CS/HB 89.

SB 164 Expunction/Criminal Records Sen. Arthenia Joyner (D-Tampa)  Died in committee.

CS/HB 265, CS/SB 298 and HB 619 Dissemination of Mug Shots Rep. Carlos Trujillo (R-Doral); Sen. Darren Soto (D-Kissimmee); Rep. Carl Zimmerman (D-Dunedin)  CS/HB 265 and HB 619 died in committee. CS/SB 298 died on the Senate Calendar.

SB 370 Exemption/Child Abuse Death Review Committees Sen. Thad Altman (R-Melbourne)  Died in committee.

HB 721 and HB 1196 Exemption/Work Addresses – Domestic Violence Victims Rep. (D-Maitland); Sen. David Simmons (R-Altamonte Springs)  Both bills died in committee.

SB 812 Expunction of Criminal Records Sen. Nancy Detert (R-Venice); Rep. Greg Steube (R-Sarasota)  Died in committee.

CS/HB 1019 and CS/SB 1436 Exemption/Location of Safe Houses Rep. Ross Spano (R-Riverview); Sen. Anitere Flores (R-Miami)  CS/HB 1019 passed the House unanimously and died in Senate Messages. CS/SB 1436 died in committee.

CS/HB 1021 and CS/SB 1426 Exemption/Human Trafficking Victims Rep. Ross Spano (R-Riverview); Sen. Anitere Flores (R-Miami)  CS/HB 1021 passed the House unanimously and died in Senate Messages. CS/SB 1426 died in committee.

DATA PRACTICES

CS/SB 782 and CS/HB 1231 Government Data Practices Sen. Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg); Rep. Halsey Beshears (R-Apalachicola)  CS/SB 782 passed the Senate and died in House Messages; CS/HB 1231 died in committee. FAF Final Report/2014 Legislative Session 05 May 2014/Page 2.

DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

CS/HB 1153 and CS/SB 1194 Citizen Support and Direct Support Organizations Rep. Bill Hager (R-Boca Raton); S. Governmental Oversight and Accountability  CS/HB 1153 died on the House Calendar. CS/SB 1194 passed both chambers unanimously. See CS/SB 1194. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

HB 1103 and SB 1270 Economic Incentive Programs Rep. José Javier Rodriguez (D-Miami); Sen. Eleanor Sobel (D-Hollywood)  Both bills died in committee.

EDUCATION

CS/SB 646 and HB 7121 OGSR/Education Records – Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions Sen. Bill Montford (D-Tallahassee); H. Government Operations Subcommittee  CS/SB 646 was approved by both chambers; HB 7121 was tabled. See CS/SB 646.

CS/SB 648 and HB 7119 OGSR/Education Records – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Sen. Bill Montford (D-Tallahassee); H. Government Operations Subcommittee  CS/SB 648 was approved by both chambers; HB 7119 was tabled. See CS/SB 648.

CS/SB 656 and HB 7115 OGSR/Identifying Information – Testing Misconduct Investigations Sen. Bill Montford (D-Tallahassee); H. Government Operations Subcommittee  CS/SB 656 was approved by both chambers; HB 7115 was tabled. See CS/SB 656.

ETHICS AND ELECTIONS

SB 606 and HB 655 Governmental Ethics Sen. Jeff Clemens (D-Lake Worth); Rep. Dave Hood (R-Daytona Beach)  Both bills died in committee.

CS/SB 846 and HB 7155 Government Ethics Sen. (R-Clearwater); H. Ethics and Elections Subcommittee  CS/SB 846 passed both chambers unanimously; HB 7155 died in committee. See CS/SB 846.

HB 1317 Exemption/County Ethics Complaints – Clerks of Court Rep. Charles McBurney (R-Jacksonville)  Died in committee.

SB 1662 Exemption/Florida Elections Commission S. Ethics and Elections  Died in committee.

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EXAMINATIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS

CS/HB 415 and CS/SB 1002 Exemption/Investigations – Office of Financial Regulation Rep. David Santiago (R-Deltona); Sen. Alan Hays (R-Umatilla)  CS/HB 415 was approved by both chambers; CS/SB 1002 was tabled. See CS/HB 415.

CS/HB 675 and CS/SB 1278 Exemption/Examinations – Office of Financial Regulation Sen. Garrett Richter (R-Naples); Rep. Doug Broxson (R-Pensacola)  CS/HB 675 was tabled; CS/SB 1278 was approved by both chambers. See CS/SB 1278.

CS/HB 1269 and CS/SB 1320 Exemption/Family Trust Companies – Office of Financial Regulation Rep. Charles McBurney (R-Jacksonville); Sen. Garrett Richter (R-Naples)  CS/HB 1269 was tabled; CS/SB 1320 was approved by both chambers. See CS/SB 1320.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

HB 1167 and SB 1240 Exemption/Financial Statements – Competitive Solicitations Rep. MaryLynn Magar (R-Hobe Sound); Sen. Gwen Margolis (D-Miami)  HB 1167 died in committee; SB 1240 was withdrawn from consideration.

INSURANCE

HB 269 Exemption/Bodily Injury Liability Insurance Policies Rep. Carlos Trujillo (R-Doral)  Died in committee.

SB 506 and HB 7045 OGSR/Florida Insurance Guaranty Association S. Banking and Insurance; H. Government Operations Subcommittee  SB 506 was approved by both chambers; HB 7045 was tabled. See SB 506.

SB 1262 and HB 7159 Exemption/Insurance Flood Loss Model Sen. Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg); H. Insurance and Banking Subcommittee  SB 1262 was approved by both chambers; HB 7159 was tabled. See SB 1262.

MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS

CS/HB 19 and CS/SB 350 Exemption/Personal Information – Yellow Dot Critical Motorist Medical Information Program Rep. Irv Slosberg (D-Delray Beach); Sen. (D-Wellington)  CS/HB 19 died on the House Calendar. CS/SB 350 passed the Senate unanimously and died in House Messages.

CS/SB 226 and CS/HB 599 Exemption/Automated License Plate Recognition Systems Sen. Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg); Rep. Travis Hutson (R-Palm Coast)  CS/SB 226 was approved by both chambers; CS/HB 599 was tabled. See CS/SB 226.

CS/HB 555 and SB 1476 Exemption/Automated Traffic Law Enforcement System FAF Final Report/2014 Legislative Session 05 May 2014/Page 4.

Rep. Charles McBurney (R-Jacksonville); Sen. Greg Evers (R-Pensacola)  Both bills died in committee.

CS/HB 863 and CS/SB 876 Personal Identifying Information – Motor Vehicle Crash Reports Rep. Dave Kerner (D-Palm Springs); Sen. Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton)  CS/HB 863 was approved by both chambers; CS/SB 876 was tabled. See CS/HB 863.

CS/HB 865 and SB 1046 Exemption/Personal Identifying Information – Motor Vehicle Crash Reports Rep. Dave Kerner (D-Palm Springs); Sen. Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton)  CS/HB 865 was approved by both chambers; SB 1046 was tabled. See CS/HB 865.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

HB 399 and SB 516 Exemption/Individual Identifying Information – Homeless Management Information System Rep. Bobby Powell (D-West Palm Beach); Sen. Jack Latvala (R-Clearwater)  HB 399 died in committee. HB 516 passed the Senate unanimously and died In House Messages.

CS/HB 421 and SB 538 Exemption/Email Addresses – Tax Collectors Rep. Ed Hooper (R-Clearwater); Sen. Jack Latvala (R-Clearwater)  CS/HB 421 died in committee. SB 538 passed the Senate unanimously and died in House Messages.

HB 457 and SB 520 Exemption/Dental Workforce Surveys Rep. Gayle Harrell (R-Port St. Lucie); Sen. Garrett Richter (R-Naples)  HB 457 was tabled; SB 520 was approved by both chambers. See SB 520.

HB 475 and CS/SB 532 Disclosure of Sexually Explicit Images Rep. (R- Titusville); Sen. David Simmons (R- Altamonte Springs)  HB 475 died in committee. CS/SB 532 passed the Senate unanimously and died in House Messages.

HB 481 and SB 1356 Exemption/Dates of Birth – Registered Voters Rep. Janet Cruz (D-Tampa); Sen. Greg Evers (R-Pensacola)  Both bills died in committee.

CS/HB 525 and CS/SB 546 Exemption/Personal Identifying Information – Concealed Weapon Permits Rep. J.W. Grant (R-Tampa); Sen. Wilton Simpson (R-New Port Richey)  CS/HB 525 was approved by both chambers; CS/SB 546 was tabled. See CS/HB 525.

CS/SB 616 and CS/HB 7007 Exemption/Personal Identifying Information – Toll Facilities Sen. Greg Evers (R-Pensacola); H. Economic Affairs  CS/SB 616 was tabled; CS/HB 7007 was approved by both chambers. See CS/HB 7007.

CS/SB 866 and HB 7177 OGSR/Personal Identifying Information – Prescription Drug Monitoring Program S. Health Policy; H. State Affairs  CS/SB 866 was tabled; HB 7177 was approved by both chambers. See HB 7177.

CS/HB 1029 and CS/SB 1472 Identity Theft FAF Final Report/2014 Legislative Session 05 May 2014/Page 5.

Rep. Frank Artiles (R-Miami); Sen. Joseph Abruzzo (D-Wellington)  CS/HB 1019 passed the House unanimously and died in Senate Messages. CS/SB 1472 died in committee.

SB 1514 Exemption/Email Addresses – Registered Voters Sen. Greg Evers (R-Pensacola)  Died in committee.

SB 1700 Exemption/Personal Information – Compassionate Use Registry Sen. Aaron Bean (R-Jacksonville)  SB 1700 was approved by both chambers. See SB 1700.

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

HB 157 Exemption/Trade Secrets – Fracturing Chemical Usage Disclosure Act Rep. Ray Rodrigues (R-Fort Myers)  Died in committee.

CS/SB 366 and CS/HB 643 Exemption/Trade Secrets – Computers Sen. Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg); Rep. Mike LaRosa (R-Saint Cloud)  CS/SB 366 was approved by both chambers; CS/HB 643 was tabled. See CS/SB 366.

CS/HB 543 and CS/SB 1396 Exemption/Unsolicited Proposals – State Universities Rep. Greg Steube (R-Sarasota); Sen. Bill Montford (D-Tallahassee)  CS/HB 543 died in committee. CS/SB 1396 died on the Senate Calendar.

HB 689 Exemption/Trade Secrets – Medical Gas Permits Rep. MaryLynn Magar (R-Hobe Sound)  Died in committee.

CS/HB 775 and CS/SB 808 Exemption/Propriety Confidential Business Information – State Boxing Commission Rep. Travis Hutson (R-Palm Coast); Sen. Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton)  CS/HB 775 was approved by both chambers; CS/SB 808 was tabled. See CS/HB 775.

CS/HB 1051 and CS/SB 1318 Exemption/Unsolicited Proposals Rep. (R-Port Charlotte); Sen. Greg Evers (R-Pensacola)  CS/HB 1051 died on the House Calendar. CS/SB 1318 passed the Senate unanimously and died in House Messages.

CS/HB 1273 and CS/SB 1300 Exemption/Proprietary Confidential Business Information – Office of Insurance Regulation Rep. Bill Hager (R-Boca Raton); Sen. David Simmons (R-Altamonte Springs)  CS/HB 1273 was tabled; CS/SB 1300 was approved by both chambers. See CS/SB 1300.

HB 1413 and SB 1522 Exemption/Trade Secrets - Annual Recycling Reports Rep. Hazel Rogers (D-Lauderhill); Sen. Chris Smith (D-Fort Lauderdale)  Both bills died in committee. FAF Final Report/2014 Legislative Session 05 May 2014/Page 6.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS

CS/HB 69 and CS/SB 238 Exemption/Public Defenders – Names of Spouses Rep. Sharon Pritchett (D-Miramar); Sen. Arthenia Joyner (D-Tampa)  CS/HB 69 was tabled; CS/SB 238 was approved by both chambers. See CS/SB 238.

CS/SB 390 and CS/HB 419 Exemption/Department of Health – Home Addresses Sen. Alan Hays (R-Umatilla); Rep. Doc Renuart (R-Ponte Vedra Beach)  CS/SB 390 was approved by both chambers; CS/HB 419 was tabled. See CS/SB 390.

CS/SB 414 and CS/HB 993 Exemption/Animal Researchers – Personal Identifying Information Sen. Charlie Dean (R-Inverness); Rep. (R-Orange Park)  CS/SB 414 was tabled; CS/HB 993 was approved by both chambers. See CS/HB 993.

SB 1108 and HB 7049 OGSR/Personal Identifying Information – Dependent Children S. Community Affairs; H. Government Operations Subcommittee  SB 1108 was approved by both chambers; HB 7049 was tabled. See SB 1108.

HB 1437 Exemption/Drug Tests – Public Officers Rep. Dane Eagle (R-Cape Coral)  Died in committee.

SB 1678 and HB 7143 OGSR/Agency Personnel – Social Security Numbers S. Governmental Oversight and Accountability; H. Government Operations Subcommittee  SB 1678 was approved by both chambers; HB 7143 was tabled. See SB 1678.

PUBLIC HEALTH

CS/HB 109 and CS/SB 280 Exemption/Treatment-Based Drug Court Programs Rep. Joe Gibbons (D-Pembroke Pines); Sen. Rene Garcia (R-Hialeah)  CS/HB 109 was tabled; CS/SB 280 was approved by both chambers. See CS/SB 280.

PUBLIC RECORDS and MEETINGS

HB 57 and SB 138 Meetings of District School Boards Rep. Richard Stark (D-Weston); Sen. Jeremy Ring (D-Margate)  Both bills died in committee.

CS/HB 503 and CS/SB 730 Governing Bodies/Public Meetings Rep. Cary Pigman (R-Sebring); Sen. Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton)  CS/HB 503 was tabled; CS/SB 730 was approved by both chambers. See CS/SB 730.

SB 718 and HB 985 Notice/Public Meetings Sen. John Legg (R-Lutz); Rep. David Santiago (R-Deltona)  Both bills died in committee. FAF Final Report/2014 Legislative Session 05 May 2014/Page 7.

CS/HB 1151 Public Records and SB 1648 Public Records and Meetings Rep. David Hood (R-Daytona Beach); S. Governmental Oversight and Accountability  CS/HB 1151 died in committee. SB 1648 passed the Senate unanimously and died in House Messages.

HB 1375 and SB 1610 Federal RESTORE Act Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Coral Springs); Sen. Greg Evers (R-Pensacola)  Both bills died in committee.

RESEARCH FACILITIES

CS/HB 711 and CS/SB 840 Exemption/Alzheimer’s Disease Research Grant Advisory Board Rep. (R-Naples); Sen. Garrett Richter (R-Naples)  CS/HB 711 was approved by both chambers. CS/SB 840 was tabled. See CS/HB 711.

SB 996 and HB 7047 OGSR/Scripps Florida Funding Corporation S. Commerce and Tourism; H. Government Operations Subcommittee  SB 996 was approved by both chambers; HB 7047 was tabled. See SB 996.

SECURITY

HB 1083 and SB 1218 Exemption/Surveillance Recordings Rep. Frank Artiles (R-Miami); Sen. Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg)  HB 1083 passed the House 97/16 and died in Senate Messages. SB 1218 died in committee.

CS/SB 1140 and HB 7011 Exemption/Emergency Planning Sen. Alan Hays (R-Umatilla); H. Economic Development and Tourism Subcommittee  CS/SB 1140 was approved by both chambers; HB 7011 was tabled. See CS/SB 1140.

SB 1338 Exemption/Data Security Incidents Sen. Jeremy Ring (D-Margate)  Died in committee.

CS/SB 1526 and CS/HB 7087 Exemption/Data Breach Notifications Sen. John Thrasher (R-St. Augustine); H. Civil Justice Subcommittee  CS/SB 1526 was approved by both chambers; CS/HB 7087 was tabled. See CS/SB 1526.

SOCIAL MEDIA

CS/SB 198 and HB 527 Social Media Privacy Sen. Jeff Clemens (D-Lake Worth); Rep. Karen Castor Dentel (D-Maitland)  Both bills died in committee.

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TAXES AND FEES

CS/HB 177 and CS/SB 292 Exemption/Prepaid Wireless E911 Fee Rep. Greg Steube (R-Sarasota); Sen. Alan Hays (R-Umatilla)  CS/HB 177 passed both chambers unanimously; CS/SB 292 was tabled. See CS/HB 177.

TECHNOLOGY

SB 222, CS/SB 928 and HB 7073 State Technology Sen. Jeremy Ring (D-Margate); S. Governmental Oversight & Accountability; H. Appropriations  SB 222 died in committee; CS/SB 928 was tabled; HB 7073 passed both chambers. See HB 7073.

OPEN GOVERNMENT BILLS PASSED IN 2014 SESSION

1) CS/HB 89 Expunction/Threatened Use of Force: In pertinent part, allows for expungement of criminal history records when a state attorney or court dismiss an information, indictment, or other charging document because of a finding that the person accused acted in lawful self-defense. Creates s. 776.09, F.S. Companion to SB 448. Rep. Neil Combee (R-Auburndale) DOES NOT CREATE AN EXEMPTION  Passed the House by a vote of 93/24 and the Senate 32/7. House Vote: http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0089/Vote/HouseVote_h0089e1485.PDF Senate Vote: http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0089/Vote/SenateVote_h0089e1003.PDF

2) CS/HB 115 Exemption/University Direct Support Organizations: As amended, creates an exemption for portions of meetings of a university direct support organization (DSO) board of directors when the board is discussing research funding proposals or plans or programs to support research. Amends s. 1004.28, F.S. Companion to SB 318. Rep. Cary Pigman (R-Sebring)  Passed the House by a vote of 83/33 and the Senate by a vote of 36/2. House Vote: http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0115/Vote/HouseVote_h0115c1499.PDF Senate Vote: http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0115/Vote/SenateVote_h0115c1023.PDF

3) CS/HB 177 Exemption/Prepaid Wireless E911 Fee: HB 175, in pertinent part, amends s. 365.172, F.S., to require sellers of prepaid wireless service to pay a set fee per transaction to the Department of Revenue (DOR). CS/HB 177 expands the public record exemption in s. 365.174, F.S., for all information in returns, reports, accounts or declarations received by the Department of Revenue (DOR) to include information from providers of prepaid wireless E911 services. Amends s. 365.174, F.S. Companion to SB 292. Rep. Greg Steube (R-Sarasota)  Passed both chambers unanimously.

4) CS/SB 226 Exemption/Automated License Plate Recognition Systems: CS/SB 226 creates a public record exemption for images and data containing or providing personal identifying information obtained through the use of an automated license plate recognition system, as well as personal identifying information in data generated or resulting from images obtained through the use of such systems. Allows disclosure of the exempt information to a criminal justice agency under certain circumstances, and to the person to whom the vehicle is registered, unless the information constitutes active criminal investigative information. Creates s. 316.0777, F.S. Companion to HB 599. Sen. Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg)  Passed the Senate by a vote of 38/1, with Sen. Detert voting no. Passed the House unanimously. FAF Final Report/2014 Legislative Session 05 May 2014/Page 9.

5) CS/SB 238 Exemption/Public Defenders – Names of Spouses: Expands the public record exemption for home addresses of public defenders to create an exemption for the names of their spouses and children. Amends s. 119.071(4)(d)2.j., F.S. Companion to HB 69. Sen. Arthenia Joyner (D-Tampa)  Passed both chambers unanimously.

6) CS/SB 256 Exemption/Forensic Behavioral Health Evaluations: Creates an exemption for forensic behavioral health evaluations filed with a court. Defines “forensic behavioral health evaluation” as any record, including supporting documentation, derived from a competency, substance abuse, psychosexual, psychological, psychiatric, psychosocial, cognitive impairment, sanity, or other mental health evaluation of an individual. Creates s. 916.1065, F.S. Companion to HB 111. Sen. Rene Garcia (R-Hialeah)  Passed both chambers unanimously.

7) CS/SB 280 Exemption/Treatment-Based Drug Court Programs: Creates a public record exemption for information relating to participants in treatment-based drug court programs, as well as persons considered for treatment. The exemption applies to such information in initial screening records; substance abuse screening records; behavioral health evaluations; and treatment status reports. Creates s. 397.334(10), F.S. Companion to HB 109. Sen. Rene Garcia (R-Hialeah)  Passed both chambers unanimously.

8) CS/SB 366 Exemption/Trade Secrets – Computers: Expands the public record exemption in s. 815.04, F.S., for trade secrets relating to computers, computer systems, and computer networks held by an agency to also exempt trade secrets relating to electronic devices. Stipulates that a person who willfully and knowingly discloses such trade secrets has committed “an offense against intellectual property.” Amends s. 815.04(3)(a), F.S. Companion to HB 643. Sen. Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg)  Passed both chambers unanimously.

9) CS/SB 390 Exemption/Department of Health – Home Addresses: Creates a public record exemption for the home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of current or former Department of Health (DOH) personnel whose duties include the investigation or prosecution of complaints filed against health care practitioners, the inspection of licensed facilities, or the determination or adjudication of eligibility for social security benefits. Also exempts the names, home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and places of employment of the spouses and children of such personnel, and the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by their children. Creates s. 119.071(4)(d)2.m., F.S. Companion to HB 419. Sen. Alan Hays (R-Umatilla)  Passed both chambers unanimously.

10) CS/HB 415 Exemption/Investigations – Office of Financial Regulation: HB 413 authorizes the Office of Financial Regulation to conduct examinations and investigations of financial institutions without notice. CS/HB 415 creates a public record exemption for records related to the examination or investigation until the examination is complete or no longer active. Stipulates, however, that certain information, including personal identifying information of a consumer unless the consumer is the complainant, will remain exempt once the investigative records are released. Creates s. 559.5558, F.S. Companion to SB 1002. Rep. David Santiago (R-Deltona)  Passed both chambers unanimously.

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11) SB 506 OGSR/Florida Insurance Guaranty Association: Reenacts, without modification, the public record exemptions in s. 631.582, F.S., held by the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association, including claims files until termination of all litigation, settlement, and final closing of all claims; medical records and other medical information contained in claims files; and privileged attorney-client communications. Reenacts s. 631.582, F.S. Companion to HB 7045. S. Banking and Insurance Committee  Passed both chambers unanimously.

12) SB 520 Exemption/Dental Workforce Surveys: Creates a public record exemption for all personal identifying information contained in dental workforce surveys completed by dentists and dental hygienists held by the Department of Health. Creates s. 466.051. Companion to HB 457. Sen. Garrett Richter (R-Naples)  Passed both chambers unanimously.

13) CS/HB 525 Exemption/Personal Identifying Information – Concealed Weapon Permits: HB 523 authorizes tax collectors to accept applications for concealed weapon licenses. CS/HB 525 creates a public record exemption for personal identifying information of those who have applied for a concealed weapons permit held by a tax collector. Amends s. 790.0601, F.S. Companion to SB 546. Rep. J.W. Grant (R-Tampa)  Passed the House by a vote of 112/4 and the Senate by a vote of 37/1. House Vote: http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0525/Vote/HouseVote_h0525c1578.PDF Senate Vote: http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0525/Vote/SenateVote_h0525c1016.PDF

14) CS/SB 646 OGSR/Education Records – Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions: Reenacts, without modification, s. 1006.52, F.S., authorizing public postsecondary educational institutions to prescribe the content and custody of records the institution maintains on its students and applicants for admission, and providing a public record exemption for student education records consistent with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Reenacts s. 1006.52, F.S. Companion to HB 7121. Sen. Bill Montford (D-Tallahassee)  Passed both chambers unanimously.

15) CS/SB 648 OGSR/Education Records – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Reenacts, without modification, s. 1002.221, F.S., providing a public record exemption for K-12 education records as required by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Reenacts s. 1002.221, F.S. Companion to HB 7119. Sen. Bill Montford (D-Tallahassee)  Passed both chambers unanimously.

16) CS/SB 650 OGSR/Estate Inventories: Reenacts, without modification, s. 733.604, F.S, providing a public record exemption for estate inventories and accountings filed with a clerk of court. Reenacts s. 733.604., F.S. Companion to HB 7101. S. Judiciary  Passed both chambers unanimously.

17) CS/SB 656 OGSR/Identifying Information – Testing Misconduct Investigations: Reenacts, without modification, s. 1008.24, F.S., providing an exemption for certain identifying information contained in allegations of misconduct related to the administration of tests by schools and postsecondary educational institutions until the investigations into such allegations are complete or no longer active. Reenacts s. 1008.24, F.S. Companion to HB 7115. Sen. Bill Montford (D-Tallahassee)  Passed the Senate by unanimously and the House by a vote of 99/11. House Vote: http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0656/Vote/HouseVote_s0656c1760.PDF FAF Final Report/2014 Legislative Session 05 May 2014/Page 11.

18) CS/HB 711 Exemption/Alzheimer’s Disease Research Grant Advisory Board: In part, HB 709 creates the Ed and Ethel Moor Alzheimer’s Disease Research Program within the Department of Health for the purpose of funding research leading to a cure of the disease. CS/HB 711 creates a public record exemption for applications provided to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Grant Advisory Board within the Department of Health for Alzheimer’s disease research grants, and all records generated by the board relating to review of such applications. Also creates an exemption for those portions of board meetings during which grant applications are discussed, requiring that closed meetings be recorded and that the recording is subject to the same public record exemptions as outlined above. Final recommendations of the board will be subject to disclosure. Amends s. 381.82, F.S. Companion to SB 840. Rep. Matt Hudson (R-Naples)  Passed the House by a vote of 111/2, with Reps. Rehwinkel Vasilinda and Rodriquez voting no. Passed the Senate unanimously.

19) CS/SB 730 Governing Bodies/Public Meetings: Authorizes a city government body to hold joint meetings to receive, discuss, and act upon matters of mutual interest with the governing body of the county within which the city is located or the government body of another city. Amends s. 166.0213, F.S. Companion to HB 503. Sen. Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) DOES NOT CREATE AN EXEMPTION  Passed both chambers unanimously.

20) CS/HB 775 Exemption/Propriety Confidential Business Information – State Boxing Commission: HB 773 makes various changes to ch. 548, F.S., relating to the Florida State Boxing Commission. Of particular interest, HB 773 requires boxing promoters to retain certain records and provide copies of those records to the Commission upon request. CS/HB 775 creates a public record exemption for “proprietary confidential business information” held by the Florida State Boxing Commission that is treated by a boxing promoter as private in that disclosure would harm the promoter’s business interests, including: (1) the number of ticket sales for a match; (2) the amount of gross receipts after a match; (3) trade secrets; (4) business plans; (5) internal auditing controls and reports of internal auditors; and (6) reports of external auditors. Creates s. 548.062, F.S. Companion to SB 808. Rep. Travis Hutson (R-Palm Coast)  Passed the House by a vote of 105/12. Passed the Senate unanimously. House vote: http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0775/Vote/HouseVote_h0775c3675.PDF

21) CS/SB 846 Government Ethics: In pertinent part, expands the requirement that constitutional officers receive ethics and open government training annually to also require such training of elected city officials. Stipulates that those public officers and officials who are required to undergo such training certify completion of the requirement on his or her financial disclosure and financial statement report, and that failure to certify completion of the training is not “an immaterial, inconsequential, or de minimis error or omission.” Prohibits a member of a board or commission from failing to vote unless there is, or appears to be, a conflict of interest under chapter 112, F.S., or other more stringent ethics standards adopted by the board or commission. If a member asserts a conflict under ch. 112, the member must comply with the disclosure requirements of s. 112.3143 or the additional standards. Amends, in part, ss. 112.3142, 112.3144, 112.3145, and 286.012, F.S. Sen. Jack Latvala (R-Clearwater) DOES NOT CREATE AN EXEMPTION  Passed both chambers unanimously.

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22) CS/SB 858 OGSR/Florida Defense Support Task Force: The Florida Defense Support Task Force was created to make recommendations to preserve and protect military installations in connection with the work of the federal Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. SB 858 reenacts, without modification, the public record exemptions in s. 288.985, F.S., for those portions of records relating to the strengths and weaknesses of state military installations or missions relative to the selection criteria under the base realignment and closure process held by the Task Force. The bill also reenacts a limited public meetings exemption for those meetings of the Task Force at which exempt public records are discussed. All records generated during the closed meetings are also exempt. Reenacts s. 288.985, F.S. Companion to HB 7103. S. Military and Veterans Affairs  Passed both chambers unanimously.

23) CS/HB 863 Sworn Statements – Motor Vehicle Crash Reports: Section 316.066(2), F.S., provides a public record exemption for information identifying persons involved in a motor vehicle accident that is contained in crash reports for 60 days following the accident. Certain specified persons, including members of the media, are entitled to access the exempt information during that 60 day window. CS/HB 863 amends the provision allowing media access to require a sworn statement from each requestor for each individual crash report requested within the 60 day window of protection. Amends s. 316.066(2), F.S. Companion to SB 876. Rep. Dave Kerner (D-Palm Springs) DOES NOT CREATE AN EXEMPTION  Passed the House by a vote of 114/3, with Reps. McGhee, Rehwinkel Vasilinda, and Rouson voting no. Passed the Senate by a vote of 36/1; Sen. Joyner voted no.

24) CS/HB 865 Exemption/Personal Identifying Information – Motor Vehicle Crash Reports: Amends the media exception to the exemption for personal identifying information contained in motor vehicle crash reports by tightening the definition of “free newspapers of general circulation.” Prohibits access to contact information of victims of car crashes for 60 days following a crash by those free newspapers of general circulation that request 10 or more crash reports within a 24 hour period. Amends s. 316.066(2), F.S. Companion to SB 1046. Rep. Dave Kerner (D-Palm Springs) DOES NOT CREATE AN EXEMPTION  Passed the House by a vote of 109/8; passed the Senate unanimously. House Vote: http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0865/Vote/HouseVote_h0865c3725.PDF

25) CS/HB 993 Exemption/Animal Researchers – Personal Identifying Information: Creates a public record exemption for personal identifying information of those persons employed by, under contract with, or volunteering for a public research facility, including a state university, who conduct animal research or are engaged in activities related to animal research, contained in animal records, including animal care and treatment records; research protocols and approvals; purchase and billing records related to animal research or activities; animal care and use committee records; and facility and laboratory records related to animal research or activities. Companion to SB 414. Rep. Travis Cummings (R-Orange Park)  Passed the House by a vote of 115/1, with Rep. Matt Gaetz voting no. Passed the Senate unanimously.

26) SB 996 OGSR/Scripps Florida Funding Corporation: Repeals s. 288.9551, F.S., providing numerous public record exemptions for the Scripps Florida Funding Corporation, as well as an exemption for those meetings of the corporation’s board at which confidential and exempt information is discussed. Repeals s. 288.9551, F.S. Companion to HB 7047. S. Commerce and Tourism REPEALS AN EXISTING EXEMPTION  Passed both chambers unanimously.

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27) SB 1108 OGSR/Personal Identifying Information – Dependent Children: Reenacts with minor technical modification the public record exemption for personal identifying information of the dependent children of current or former agency employees. Reenacts s. 119.071(4)(b)2., F.S. Companion to HB 7049. S. Community Affairs  Passed both chambers unanimously.

28) CS/SB 1140 Exemption/Emergency Planning: Creates s. 252.905, F.S., providing an exemption for information furnished by a person or business to the Division of Emergency Management for emergency planning purposes. Creates s. 252.905, F.S. Companion to HB 7011. Sen. Alan Hays (R-Umatilla)  Passed both chambers unanimously.

29) CS/SB 1194 Citizen Support and Direct Support Organizations: In pertinent part, creates s. 20.058, F.S., making various changes to the reporting requirements of citizen support and direct support organizations and the agencies and institutions such organizations support, including: o Requires citizen support and direct support organizations created pursuant to law or executive order, to annually submit the following information to the appropriate agency: (1) the name, mailing address, telephone number, and web address of the organization; (2) the statutory authority or executive order creating the organization; (3) a brief description of the organization’s mission and the results obtained; (4) a brief description of the organization’s plans for the next three fiscal years; (5) a copy of the organization’s code of ethics; and (6) a copy of the organization’s most recent Form 990. o Requires each agency receiving information from such organizations to post that information on the agency’s website, and include a link to the organization’s website. o Stipulates that all contracts between a citizen support organization or a direct support organization are contingent upon the submission and posting of the required information. In addition, CS/SB 1194 puts most citizen support and direct support organizations on a five year sunset review. Creates s. 20.058, F.S., and amends various statutory provisions. Companion to HB 1153. S. Governmental Oversight and Accountability DOES NOT CREATE AN EXEMPTION  Passed both chambers unanimously.

30) SB 1262 Exemption/Insurance Flood Loss Model: Expands the public record exemption in s. 627.0628(3)(f)1., F.S., for trade secrets used in designing and constructing a hurricane flood loss model to also include trade secrets related to flood loss models. Meetings at which such trade secrets are discussed are exempt under s. 627.0628(3)(f)2., F.S. Amends s. 6278.0628(3)(f)1., F.S. Companion to HB 7159. Sen. Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg)  Passed the Senate unanimously; passed the House by a vote of 101/8. House Vote: http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/1262/Vote/HouseVote_s1262__771.PDF

31) CS/SB 1278 Exemption/Examinations – Office of Financial Regulation: Creates a public record exemption for informal enforcement actions until the action is completed or ceases to be active. Stipulates that some information, including information that would impair the safety and soundness of the financial institution and personal financial information, will remain exempt. Also creates a public record exemption for trade secrets held by the Office of Financial Regulation. Amends s. 655.057, F.S. Companion to HB 675. Sen. Garrett Richter (R-Naples)  Passed both chambers unanimously.

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32) CS/SB 1300 Exemption/Proprietary Confidential Business Information – Office of Insurance Regulation: Creates a public record exemption for proprietary confidential business information held by the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) relating to insurer solvency. Defines “proprietary confidential business information” as information owned or controlled by an insurer which is intended to be and is treated as private in that disclosure would cause harm to the insurer’s business operations and is not otherwise readily available, including: (1) trade secrets; (2) information relating to competitive interests; (3) the source, nature, and amount of consideration used in carrying out a merger, including the identity of the lender; (4) information relating to bids or other contractual data; (5) internal auditing controls; (6) actuarial summaries; (7) notice of intent to divest controlling stock; (8) information required under s. 628.801 relating to insurance holding companies; (9) enterprise risk reports; (10) information provided to OIR regarding participation in a supervisory college; (11) information received by OIR that is otherwise confidential or exempt; and (12) proprietary business information contained in reports and documents related to Standard Valuation Law provisions. Creates s. 624.4212, F.S. Companion to HB 1273. Sen. David Simmons (R-Altamonte Springs)  Passed the Senate unanimously. Passed the House by a vote of 107/7. House Vote: http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/1300/Vote/HouseVote_s1300e1798.PDF

33) CS/SB 1320 Exemption/Family Trust Companies – Office of Financial Regulation: Creates public record exemptions for certain records relating to family trust companies held by the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR), including: personal identifying information contained in (1) records relating to a registration, application, or annual certification; (2) examinations of family trusts; and (3) reports of examinations, operations, or conditions, including working papers. The bill also exempts (4) lists of names of shareholders or members; (5) information received by OFR that is otherwise confidential or exempt; and (6) emergency cease and desist orders, until the order is made permanent. Allows disclosure under certain, specified conditions, stipulating that publication of the name of the family trust company and the name and address of the trust’s registered agent isn’t prohibited. Also stipulates that willful disclosure of this information is a third degree felony. Companion to HB 1269. Sen. Garrett Richter (R-Naples)  Passed the Senate by a vote of 36/1, with Sen. Joyner voting no. Passed the House unanimously.

34) CS/SB 1526 Exemption/Data Breach Notifications: SB 1524 creates the Florida Information Protection Act of 2014, requiring government agencies and private businesses to report any breach of security to the Department of Legal Affairs (DOLA), and to each individual whose personal information may have been accessed as a result of the breach. CS/SB 1526 creates a public record exemption for all information received by the Department of Legal Affairs (DOLA) pursuant to the requirement that DOLA be notified of all breaches of data security. Also creates an exemption for records relating to investigations of such breaches held by DOLA or a criminal justice agency, stipulating that the records are subject to disclosure once the investigation is complete. Allows disclosure during the investigation under certain specified conditions. The following information remains exempt once the investigation is complete: personal information; computer forensic reports; information revealing weaknesses in data security; and proprietary business information. “Proprietary business information” is defined as information owned or controlled by the entity reporting the breach that is intended to be private in that disclosure would cause harm to the entity’s business operations, and has not otherwise been disclosed, including trade secrets and competitive interests. Creates s. 501.171, F.S. Companion to HB 7087. Sen. John Thrasher (R-St. Augustine)  Passed both chambers unanimously.

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35) SB 1678 OGSR/Agency Personnel – Social Security Numbers: Reenacts and modifies the exemption for agency personnel social security numbers in s. 119.071(4)(a), F.S., to allow disclosure of the exempt information under certain, specified conditions. Amends s. 119.071(4)(a), F.S. Companion to HB 7143. S. Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee  Passed both chambers unanimously.

36) SB 1700 Exemption/Personal Information – Compassionate Use Registry: SB 1030 allows specified physicians to prescribe low-THC marijuana to certain patients and requires the Department of Health (DOH) to create a compassionate use registry for the registration of physicians prescribing and patients receiving such marijuana. SB 1700 creates a public record exemption for the identifying information of physicians and patients contained in the registry. Allows for disclosure of such information under certain specified circumstances. Creates s. 456.61, F.S. Sen. Aaron Bean (R-Jacksonville)  Passed the Senate unanimously; amended by the House and passed by a vote of 112/2, with Reps. Metz and Tobia voting no. Approved, as amended, by the Senate by a final vote of 33/2, with Sens. Benacquisto and Garcia voting no.

37) HB 7007 Exemption/Personal Identifying Information – Toll Facilities: Expands the exemption in s. 338.155(6), F.S. for personal identifying information held by the Department of Transportation (DOT), a county, or an expressway authority for the purpose of paying, prepaying, or collecting tolls to also include cities collecting such information. Amends s. 338.155(6), F.S. Companion to SB 616. H. Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee  Passed both chambers unanimously.

38) HB 7073 Information Technology Governance: In pertinent part, creates the Agency for State Technology with the Department of Management Services (DMS) and transfers various shared resources centers from DMS to the new agency. Stipulates that the Agency for State Technology is a separate budget program and is not subject to control or direction by DMS. The Agency’s executive director will serve as the state’s chief information officer. Similar to SB 222 and SB 928. H. Appropriations Committee DOES NOT CREATE AN EXEMPTION  Passed both chambers unanimously.

39) HB 7177 OGSR/Personal Identifying Information – Prescription Drug Monitoring Program: Reenacts, with modification, s. 893.0551, F.S., providing a public record exemption for patient identifying information in the prescription drug monitoring program records, as well as information identifying physicians and pharmacists. HB 7177 strengthens the security of personal information in the prescription drug monitory database and restricts the information the Department of Health (DOH) may share with law enforcement agencies under certain conditions. Reenacts s. 893.0551, F.S. Companion to SB 866. H. State Affairs Committee  Passed the House by a vote of 83/33. The Senate amended the bill, which passed unanimously as amended. The House amended the Senate amendments, and passed the bill unanimously. The Senate approved the bill unanimously on final passage. House vote: http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/7177/Vote/HouseVote_h7177__667.PDF

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