BILL SUMMARY DETAILS

Florida League of Cities

Public Records (Oppose – Preemption)

CS/SB 400 (Rodrigues) and CS/HB 913 (McClure) prohibit a city, after receiving a public record request, from filing an action for declaratory judgement against the individual or entity making the request. The bills would prevent cities from seeking clarification from the courts as to whether a record is exempt or exempt and confidential. CS/SB 400 passed the Senate (39-0) and is awaiting action by the House. (Taggart)