Bill Text: FL H0977 | 2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Public Printing

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2010-04-30 - Died in Committee on Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA) [H0977 Detail]

Download: Florida-2010-H0977-Introduced.html

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HB 977

1	A bill to be entitled
2	An act relating to public printing; amending s. 283.58,
3	F.S., which regulates agency agreements with vendors for
4	private publication of public information materials;
5	revising criteria for advertising placed in such
6	publications under agency agreements; providing that an
7	agency's approval of advertising may not be unreasonably
8	withheld; providing requirements with respect to renewal
9	of agreements by an agency; specifying conditions under
10	which an agency is relieved of its obligation to renew an
11	agreement; providing an effective date.
12
13	Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
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15	Section 1. Section 283.58, Florida Statutes, is amended to
16	read:
17	283.58 Agency agreements with vendors for private
18	publication of public information materials; free distribution
19	to public.-
20	(1) An agency may enter into agreements to secure the
21	private publication of public information brochures, pamphlets,
22	audiotapes, videotapes, and related materials for distribution
23	without charge to the public and, in furtherance thereof, is
24	authorized to:
25	(a) Enter into agreements with private vendors for the
26	publication or production of such public information materials,
27	under by which the costs of publication or production will be
28	borne in whole or in part by the vendor or the vendor agrees to
29	provide additional compensation in return for the right of the
30	vendor to select, sell, and place advertising that publicizes
31	products or services in related to and harmonious with the
32	subject matter of the publication.
33	(b) Retain the right, by agreement, to approve all
34	elements of any advertising placed in such public information
35	materials, including the form and content thereof. However, an
36	agency's approval of any advertising may not be unreasonably
37	withheld.
38	(2) Any public information materials produced pursuant to
39	this section and containing advertising of any kind must include
40	a statement providing that the inclusion of advertising in such
41	material does not constitute an endorsement by the state or the
42	agency of the products or services so advertised.
43	(3)(a) Any provision of chapter 287 to the contrary
44	notwithstanding, an agreement entered into pursuant to this
45	section shall be renewed by the agency, with the consent of the
46	private vendor, for a period equal to the term of the original
47	contract. Renewal shall be in writing and shall be subject to
48	the same terms and conditions set forth in the initial
49	agreement. The agreement may also be renewed for a second
50	renewal period equal to the term of the original contract, upon
51	mutual consent of the parties.
52	(b) The agency shall only be relieved of its obligation to
53	renew an agreement if all of the following conditions exist:
54	1. The agreement has been terminated for a material and
55	substantial breach by the private vendor.
56	2. The private vendor has been declared in default
57	pursuant to rule 60A-1.006, Florida Administrative Code.
58	3. All administrative and appellate remedies of the
59	private vendor have been exhausted or waived.
60	Section 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2010.

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