House Bill 5207 amends several sections of Florida Statutes to enhance the management of the Department of Management Services, particularly focusing on the state employees' prescription drug program and the Capitol Complex. The bill revises the plan year for formulary management of prescription drugs, changing the implementation date from 2020 to 2027, and removes the requirement for certain drugs to be included in the formulary. It also prohibits coverage for specific prescription drugs and introduces a new section mandating administrative health insurance assessments against state agencies for vacant positions, effective July 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill eliminates the requirement for a program ensuring positions for women and minorities in the Selected Exempt Service and specifies that the Governor, Cabinet officers, and Legislature are permanent tenants of the Capitol Complex, with new provisions for managing interior spaces.

Furthermore, the bill aims to improve the participation of minority business enterprises (MBEs) in state procurement processes by repealing certain provisions related to MBE participation goals and monitoring. It emphasizes the establishment of a system to record and measure MBE utilization in state contracting, requiring agencies to report compliance with MBE participation goals annually. The Office of Supplier Diversity is renamed the Office of Supplier Development, which will assist Florida-based small businesses in procurement opportunities and establish rules for defining "good faith effort" for contractors. The bill also addresses discrimination in public procurement, ensuring fair opportunities for all contractors and allowing for complaints to be filed regarding discrimination. Overall, HB 5207 seeks to streamline procurement processes while promoting equitable access for minority businesses in Florida's state contracting landscape.

Statutes affected:
H 5207 Filed: 110.12315, 110.605, 272.04, 272.121, 272.16, 287.09451, 318.18, 318.21, 17.11, 24.113, 212.096, 255.101, 287.055, 287.094, 288.1167, 376.3072, 376.84, 1001.706