Florida S0700 amends emergency management laws, requiring audits and limiting emergency durations.

Florida S0700 amends the state's emergency management laws by requiring the Auditor General to conduct financial and compliance audits for emergencies lasting over a year, updating these audits quarterly. It also limits the duration of a state of emergency to 60 days unless renewed by the Governor, with a maximum renewal period of one year. The Legislature can extend the emergency beyond one year with a two-thirds vote, but the extension cannot exceed the end of the next regular session.

Florida S0700 amends emergency management laws, requiring audits and limiting emergency durations.

Florida S0700 amends the state's emergency management laws by requiring the Auditor General to conduct financial and compliance audits for emergencies lasting over a year, updating these audits quarterly. It also limits the duration of a state of emergency to 60 days unless renewed by the Governor, with a maximum renewal period of one year. The Legislature can extend the emergency beyond one year with a two-thirds vote, but the extension cannot exceed the end of the next regular session.