This bill amends section 50.0311 of the Florida Statutes to redefine "governmental agency" and introduce the term "special governmental agency," which encompasses municipalities, the office of the clerk of the circuit court, and the office of the tax collector. It establishes new requirements for these agencies to publish legal notices continuously for at least two weeks related to government activities. Additionally, the bill mandates that agencies provide annual notices in a general circulation publication, maintain a registry for residents to receive notices via mail or email, and ensure that links to published notices are easily accessible on their websites. Special governmental agencies are also permitted to accept electronic bids through public bid advertisements.

Moreover, the bill updates public notice and participation requirements for the Senior Management Service Class of the Florida Retirement System, making participation compulsory for certain judicial employees and designating additional positions in state attorney and public defender offices. It requires that notice of intent to designate these positions be published for at least two consecutive weeks on a publicly accessible website or in a qualified newspaper. The bill also reenacts various provisions across Florida Statutes to ensure that public notices are published both online and in print, covering areas such as community development districts and school district budget hearings. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 380 c1: 50.0311