The 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 retailer contracts and public construction works, as well as provisions for minority business enterprises. The bill modifies the definition of "department," authorizes additional exempt positions from the Career Service System, and eliminates certain affirmative action plan requirements for executive agencies, state attorneys, and public defenders. It also introduces new provisions for the state group insurance program, allowing certain surviving dependent children to elect to continue coverage, and renames the Office of Supplier Diversity to the Office of Supplier Development, revising its powers and duties.

Additionally, the bill establishes a prohibited vendor list to prevent public entities from engaging with vendors that violate specified provisions, outlines procedures for maintaining this list, and introduces new provisions regarding the management of vendor compliance. It mandates that public entities report credible information about vendor misconduct and sets forth penalties for antitrust violations, including civil penalties and ineligibility for government contracts. The bill aims to streamline procurement processes, enhance accountability, and ensure ethical practices in public procurement while supporting local businesses and improving the efficiency of state operations.

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