Bill > H7103

This bill creates several exemptions from public records and public meetings requirements. Specifically, it: 1. Makes the identity of the reporting party held by the Department of Law Enforcement, law enforcement agencies, or school officials confidential and exempt from public records requirements. This is intended to encourage individuals to report potentially harmful or threatening activities without fear of their identity being revealed. 2. Exempts from public meetings requirements any portion of a meeting of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission where confidential or exempt information is discussed. This allows the Commission to review and discuss confidential information as part of its investigation into the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting and prior mass violence incidents. 3. Exempts from public records requirements any information that would identify whether a particular individual has been appointed as a school marshal. This is intended to protect the identity of school marshals, who may carry concealed weapons, in order to maximize their effectiveness as a security measure. These exemptions are subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will stand repealed on October 2, 2023, unless reviewed and saved from repeal through reenactment by the Legislature.

Appropriations Committee (H)

http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/7103