The bill establishes a new section, 14.059, in the Florida Statutes to outline the procedures and responsibilities related to gubernatorial transitions. It mandates that the current Governor designate a transition liaison within the Executive Office of the Governor no later than ten days after the primary election. This liaison will serve as the main contact between the outgoing administration and the Governor-elect, overseeing transition planning and operations, and creating a transition directory summarizing state agency functions. Additionally, each state agency must appoint its own transition liaison to facilitate communication and prepare briefing materials for the Governor-elect.

The bill also requires the Department of Management Services to provide temporary office facilities and necessary information technology services to the Governor-elect and their staff during the transition period. It grants the Governor-elect access to all state agency records, including confidential and exempt records, under specific conditions, and establishes penalties for violations of these provisions. Furthermore, it amends existing law to conform to these new requirements, ensuring a structured and secure transition process for incoming governors.

Statutes affected:
H 1063 Filed: 14.057
H 1063 c1: 14.057