This bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes to modernize and streamline regulations concerning the executive branch, particularly in employment practices, insurance coverage, and procurement processes. Key changes include the repeal of provisions related to minority participation in lottery retailer contracts and public construction works, as well as the removal of affirmative action plan requirements for executive agencies. The bill emphasizes equal employment opportunities without racial or gender set-asides and mandates quarterly reporting of disbursements to small businesses by the Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, it revises definitions and provisions related to the state group insurance program, allowing certain surviving dependent children to continue coverage, and renames the Office of Supplier Diversity to the Office of Supplier Development, updating its powers and functions.

The legislation also introduces new requirements for maintaining a prohibited vendor list, including vendor notifications and investigations, while repealing several existing statutes related to minority business enterprises. It modifies procurement processes by removing the requirement for the Office of Supplier Diversity to monitor opportunities for minority business enterprises and adjusts evaluation criteria for professional services, eliminating the need to consider minority status. Furthermore, the bill establishes a 5 percent price preference for local vendors in competitive solicitations and outlines new regulations regarding prohibited vendors, including criteria for placement on these lists and penalties for antitrust violations. Overall, the bill aims to enhance accountability, streamline procurement processes, and bolster local economic participation in state contracts.

Statutes affected:
S 1532 Filed: 17.11, 24.113, 110.112, 110.211, 110.605, 217.07, 255.101, 255.102, 255.20, 287.059, 287.084, 287.093, 287.094, 287.09451, 287.133, 287.134, 287.138, 288.7031, 376.84, 440.45, 760.80, 1001.706, 1013.46, 16.615, 43.16, 110.116, 212.096, 215.971, 255.0992, 282.201, 282.709, 286.101, 287.056, 287.0571, 287.0591, 288.0001, 288.706, 295.187, 376.3072, 394.47865, 408.045, 570.07, 627.351