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SB 276 — Review of Advisory Bodies
by Senator Avila
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Rules Committee (RC)
The bill requires each executive agency with an adjunct advisory body to annually upload a report by August 15 to the Florida Fiscal Portal website maintained by the Executive Office of the Governor. The report must identify the statutory authority for the advisory body, the purpose or objective of the advisory body, the information regarding the advisory body’s membership, a list of the meeting dates and times for the preceding three fiscal years, a summary of the work plan for the current fiscal year and next two fiscal years, the amount of funds appropriated and staff time used each fiscal year, and a recommendation by the agency on whether to continue, terminate, or modify each advisory body.
The bill requires any law that creates or authorizes the creation of an advisory body to include a sunset review process wherein the advisory body’s authority would repeal on October 2 of the third year after its enactment, unless saved from repeal through reenactment by the Legislature.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2024.
Vote: Senate 39-0; House 113-0