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 specifies that the exemption from public meeting requirements is not subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, which previously mandated periodic review and potential repeal. By eliminating this requirement, the bill aims to provide ongoing protection for proprietary information discussed in commission hearings, thereby enhancing the confidentiality of sensitive business matters within the public utility sector. The act will take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
H 7009 Filed: 350.01