Florida 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 7066 — Public Records and Public Meetings/Public Service Commission

Last action — Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1311 (Ch. 2021-72)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Public Records and Public Meetings/Public Service Commission; Exempting discussions of certain confidential information by the Public Service Commission during certain hearings from public meetings requirements; requiring such hearings to be recorded by a certified court reporter; providing that only redacted transcripts are subject to public records requirements; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to SB 7066 mainly involve updates to its title and documentation. The proposed bill has been reclassified to indicate it's in consideration, suggesting it is being reviewed for discussion rather than being finalized. This matters because it shows that the bill is still under consideration and may be subject to revisions based on feedback or further evaluation.

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Florida Senate - 2021 SB 7066 By the Committee on Regulated Industries 580-03277-21 20217066__ A bill to be entitled An act relating to public records and public meetings;
Florida Senate - 2021 (PROPOSED BILL) SPB 7066 FOR CONSIDERATION By the Committee on Regulated Industries 580-00572C-21 20217066pb A bill to be entitled An act relating to public records and public meetings;
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Action History

  1. Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1311 (Ch. 2021-72)

  2. Substituted CS/HB 1311

  3. Read 2nd time

  4. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/21/21

  5. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  6. Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 16 NAYS 0

  7. On Committee agenda-- Rules, 04/20/21, 8:30 am, 412 Knott Building

  8. On Committee agenda-- Rules, 04/16/21, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building

  9. Introduced

  10. Referred to Rules

  11. Filed

  12. Submitted as Committee Bill and Reported Favorably by Regulated Industries; YEAS 9 NAYS 0

  13. On Committee agenda-- Regulated Industries, 03/23/21, 3:30 pm, 412 Knott Building

  14. Submitted for consideration by Regulated Industries

Sponsors

  • Regulated Industries · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Regulated Industries

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (163)

163 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Favorable

Passed 16 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 5000
Unaffiliated 11001
Total 16001
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (17)
Member Party Vote
Baxley — Yea
Bean — Yea
Book — Yea
Bracy — Yea
Brandes — Yea
Diaz — Yea
Farmer — Yea
Gibson — Yea
Hutson — Yea
Powell — Yea
Stargel — Yea
Thurston — Not Voting
Albritton, Ben Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Gruters, Joe Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 7066 do?
Public Records and Public Meetings/Public Service Commission; Exempting discussions of certain confidential information by the Public Service Commission during certain hearings from public meetings requirements; requiring such hearings to be recorded by a certified court reporter; providing that only redacted transcripts are subject to public records requirements; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.
Who sponsors SB 7066?
SB 7066 is sponsored by Regulated Industries.
What is the current status of SB 7066?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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