This bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes to update reporting requirements for the Chief Financial Officer, revise equal employment opportunity policies, and significantly alter the administration of state contracts and procurement processes. Key changes include the repeal of sections related to minority participation in lottery retail and public construction contracts, as well as the elimination of certain affirmative action requirements for executive agencies, state attorneys, and public defenders. The bill also introduces new provisions regarding 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, revising its powers and duties. Additionally, it establishes a prohibited vendor list to prevent public entities from engaging with vendors that violate specified provisions.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the recruitment process for state positions, emphasizing open competition while allowing exceptions for apprentices, and updates definitions of exempt positions within the Career Service System. It also changes health insurance benefits for dependents of law enforcement and correctional officers killed or injured in the line of duty, extending coverage until the dependent child reaches the age of 26. The bill aims to streamline state operations and procurement processes while enhancing benefits and protections for state employees and their families, ultimately promoting 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