The bill amends Section 16.716 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to public records and meeting exemptions for the Florida Gaming Control Commission. It removes the scheduled repeal of the exemption that protects certain confidential information obtained by the Commission from public record and meeting requirements. The bill ensures that any information deemed exempt or confidential retains its status and can only be shared with specific agencies or governmental entities for official duties.

Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for closed meetings where exempt information is discussed, including the requirement for a written declaration of necessity for closure, maintaining a public record of this declaration, and ensuring that all discussions during the closed session are recorded. The amendments also clarify that only authorized personnel may attend these closed portions of meetings, while reinforcing the importance of public access to meetings in general. The effective date of the act is upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
H 7001 Filed: 16.716