Governor Rick Scott’s recent approval of three public records exemptions is drawing both criticism and praise from critics and proponents alike. One bill exempts the records of agencies investigating violations of the Florida RICO Act, the state’s racketeering law to fight organized crime. The records are no longer exempt once the investigation is completed. There’s […]
Newly Signed Military Public Records Exemption Bill Now Florida Law – WFSU
Governor Rick Scott has approved three public records exemptions, and one gives an exemption for military members and their spouses. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) says he’s happy the Governor signed a measure into law that allows for the exemption of certain personal information about current and past military service members and their spouses. […]
Record exemption for military members, families signed – Pensacola Today
Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday signed a measure that provides a public-records exemption to help shield information about military-service members and military families. The measure (HB 185), sponsored by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, will allow current and past members of the U.S. armed forces, reserves or National Guard who have served since Sept. […]
