This bill aims to reform fleet management regulations in Florida by repealing existing requirements for state agencies to seek approval from the Department of Management Services (DMS) for the purchase or lease of motor vehicles, watercraft, or aircraft. Specifically, it repeals section 287.15 and amends sections 287.151, 287.155, and 273.055 to eliminate the necessity for DMS approval in these transactions. The bill allows state agencies to purchase vehicles from nonstate term contract vendors if the cost is equal to or less than that of similar vehicles on state contracts. Additionally, it creates a new section, 287.156, which outlines the powers and responsibilities of state agencies regarding the acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of motor vehicles, watercraft, and aircraft.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the powers and duties of the DMS in sections 287.16 and 287.18, allowing the Secretary of Management Services to request, rather than require, certain repairs and services. It also mandates that funds appropriated for the operation and maintenance of state-owned vehicles and aircraft be transferred to DMS upon services rendered. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and aims to streamline the purchasing process for state agencies while enhancing accountability through required reporting on vehicle and aircraft usage and maintenance.

Statutes affected:
S 7032 pb: 287.15, 287.151, 287.18, 287.19, 273.055