House Bill 7017 is a comprehensive reviser's bill aimed at updating and clarifying various sections of the Florida Statutes. It includes numerous amendments across multiple areas, such as the Federal Tax Liaison, civilian oversight boards, and the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office. Key changes involve the insertion of clearer terminology, such as replacing "guardian ad litem program" with "Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office," and correcting grammatical errors. The bill also repeals outdated provisions and addresses inconsistencies within the statutes, enhancing the overall clarity and interpretability of Florida's legal framework.

Additionally, the bill introduces specific amendments related to traffic violations, mental health services, and educational programs. It establishes a land use restriction agreement for affordable housing, updates the process for driver license reinstatement, and clarifies the responsibilities of state agencies in managing wireless communication systems. Notably, the bill includes provisions for the New Worlds Reading Initiative, aimed at improving literacy among students, and mandates the appointment of a public defender in involuntary mental health service cases. Overall, HB 7017 seeks to streamline processes, enhance accountability, and modernize legal language across various sectors in Florida.

Statutes affected:
H 7017 Filed: 17.69, 30.61, 39.5035, 39.822, 39.8296, 50.051, 119.071, 121.051, 121.71, 159.8053, 159.811, 175.032, 177.073, 193.703, 196.011, 196.1978, 215.55871, 280.051, 282.709, 284.51, 288.987, 319.30, 320.08058, 322.27, 330.41, 337.195, 341.302, 373.250, 393.12, 394.468, 395.901, 397.68141, 403.031, 403.086, 403.121, 408.051, 409.909, 409.988, 420.606, 456.4501, 459.0075, 465.022, 466.016, 466.0281, 493.6127, 516.15, 516.38, 517.131, 550.0351, 553.8991, 581.189, 605.0115, 607.0149, 624.27, 624.307, 624.413, 624.4213, 624.424, 624.470, 626.878, 627.410, 629.121, 648.25, 655.0591, 683.06, 709.2209, 715.105, 717.1201, 719.108, 720.303, 720.3033, 720.3075, 738.505, 812.141, 828.30, 921.0022, 938.10, 985.433, 1001.372, 1001.47, 1001.706, 1002.33, 1004.44, 1004.647, 1004.6499, 1004.76, 1009.895, 1012.22