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 several other sections, including 287.151, which now 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, the bill creates section 287.156, which outlines the powers and responsibilities of state agencies regarding the acquisition and disposal of motor vehicles, watercraft, and aircraft.

The bill also modifies the powers and duties of the DMS, including removing the requirement for DMS approval for certain vehicle purchases by specific departments, and changing the language from "require" to "request" regarding the repair and service of vehicles and aircraft. Furthermore, it mandates that funds appropriated for vehicle-related expenses must be transferred to DMS upon services rendered, and it eliminates the need for DMS approval before disposing of state-owned vehicles, watercraft, or aircraft. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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