The bill amends section 350.01 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to the Public Service Commission's exemption from public meeting requirements when discussing proprietary confidential business information. Specifically, it removes the scheduled repeal of this exemption, ensuring that the provisions allowing for closed discussions of sensitive business information remain in effect indefinitely. The bill clarifies that while these discussions are exempt from public meeting laws, they must still be recorded and transcribed, with confidentiality maintained unless a court determines otherwise.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes that no part of the exempt hearing can be off the record, and any recordings or transcripts are confidential and exempt from public records laws unless a judicial review finds otherwise. The removal of the sunset provision means that the exemption will not automatically expire in 2026, allowing for continued protection of proprietary information discussed in these hearings. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
H 7009 Filed: 350.01