This bill aims to enhance the manufacturing sector in Florida by establishing a Chief Manufacturing Officer within the Department of Commerce. The Chief Manufacturing Officer will be appointed by the Secretary of Commerce and will oversee manufacturing efforts statewide, serve as a subject-matter expert, and coordinate initiatives to promote manufacturing. The bill also mandates that all state and local governmental entities assist the Chief Manufacturing Officer, and it requires the Department of Commerce to prepare and submit a biennial report on manufacturing efforts to the Governor and the Legislature, detailing the industry's strength and economic importance.

Additionally, the bill creates the Florida Manufacturing Promotional Campaign, which is designed to increase consumer awareness of manufacturing activities and expand market exposure for manufactured products. The Department of Commerce will be responsible for developing marketing strategies, including creating logos and registering campaign participants. The bill also grants the department rulemaking authority to implement the campaign effectively. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.