The bill CS/HB 1011 proposes significant amendments and repeals concerning the management of arts and culture funding, library services, and historical preservation in Florida. It repeals sections related to fees for commissions issued by the Governor and modifies the requirements for issuing commissions, including the necessity of filing an oath of office. The bill also revises the structure and responsibilities of the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, including prohibiting financial compensation for council members under certain conditions and ensuring that grant funds are used exclusively for activities that are not harmful to minors. The term "harmful to minors" is defined within the bill, emphasizing compliance with relevant laws.

Additionally, the bill introduces changes to the management of The Grove and the Historic Cemeteries Program, removing specific membership requirements for councils and allowing the Division of Historical Resources to receive contributions directly. It establishes a new framework for the Historic Cemeteries Program Advisory Council, which will now operate under the Florida Historical Commission and focus on grant applications for abandoned African-American cemeteries. Overall, the bill aims to streamline processes, enhance accountability in grant funding, and improve the governance structure for cultural resources in Florida.

Statutes affected:
H 1011 Filed: 257.031, 257.17, 257.191, 257.23, 257.34, 257.42, 265.284, 265.286, 265.703, 265.803, 267.0612, 267.075, 267.21
H 1011 c1: 113.051, 117.01, 117.225, 117.295, 257.031, 257.17, 257.191, 257.23, 257.34, 257.42, 265.284, 265.286, 265.703, 267.0612, 267.075, 267.21