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FL H7049

FL H7049
International Affairs


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Introduced
01/28/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
02/13/2020
Passed
03/12/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/24/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to international affairs; amending s. 15.01, F.S.; requiring the Secretary of State to serve as the state protocol officer; requiring the Secretary of State to take certain actions relating to the state protocol manual; amending s. 15.182, F.S.; requiring that certain organizations provide notice of international travel to the Department of State, rather than the Department of Economic Opportunity; requiring the Department of State, the Department of Economic Opportunity, and Enterprise Florida, Inc., to work in conjunction for a certain purpose; amending s. 288.816, F.S.; revising the duties of the state protocol officer; authorizing, rather than requiring, the state protocol officer to take certain actions; creating s. 288.8165; authorizing the Department of State to support the establishment of citizen support organizations for certain purposes; defining the term "citizen support organization"; prohibiting the department from allowing a citizen support organization to use certain services, property, or facilities if the organization does not provide equal membership and employment opportunities; requiring citizen support organizations to provide for a certain financial audit; providing a scheduled repeal; hb7049-02-er ENROLLED HB 7049, Engrossed 1 2020 Legislature amending s. 288.012, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to Florida's laws related to international affairs. It requires the Secretary of State to serve as the state protocol officer, develop and maintain the state protocol manual, and take on other duties related to international travel and relations. The bill also authorizes the Department of State to support the establishment of citizen support organizations to assist with the department's intergovernmental programs. Additionally, the bill makes conforming changes to existing laws. Overall, this bill aims to streamline and enhance Florida's management of international affairs and relationships.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2020-93 (on 06/24/2020)

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