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F.S. 11.143 on Google Scholar

F.S. 11.143 on Casetext

Amendments to 11.143


The 2022 Florida Statutes (including 2022 Special Session A and 2023 Special Session B)
Title III
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH; COMMISSIONS
Chapter 11
LEGISLATIVE ORGANIZATION, PROCEDURES, AND STAFFING
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F.S. 11.143 Florida Statutes and Case Law
11.143 Standing or select committees; powers.—
(1) Each standing or select committee, or subcommittee thereof, is authorized to invite public officials and employees and private individuals to appear before the committee for the purpose of submitting information to it. Each such committee is authorized to maintain a continuous review of the work of the state agencies concerned with its subject area and the performance of the functions of government within each such subject area and for this purpose to request reports from time to time, in such form as the committee designates, concerning the operation of any state agency and presenting any proposal or recommendation such agency may have with regard to existing laws or proposed legislation in its subject area.
(2) In order to carry out its duties, each such committee is empowered with the right and authority to inspect and investigate the books, records, papers, documents, data, operation, and physical plant of any public agency in this state, including any confidential information.
(3)(a) In order to carry out its duties, each such committee, whenever required, may issue subpoena and other necessary process to compel the attendance of witnesses before such committee, and the chair thereof shall issue the process on behalf of the committee, in accordance with the rules of the respective house. The chair or any other member of such committee may administer all oaths and affirmations in the manner prescribed by law to witnesses who appear before the committee for the purpose of testifying in any matter concerning which the committee desires evidence.
(b) Each such committee, whenever required, may also compel by subpoena duces tecum the production of any books, letters, or other documentary evidence, including any confidential information, it desires to examine in reference to any matter before it.
(c) Either house during the session may punish by fine or imprisonment any person not a member who has been guilty of disorderly or contemptuous conduct in its presence or of a refusal to obey its lawful summons, but such imprisonment must not extend beyond the final adjournment of the session.
(d) The sheriffs in the several counties or a duly constituted agent of a Florida legislative committee 18 years of age or older shall make such service and execute all process or orders when required by such committees. Sheriffs shall be paid as provided for in s. 30.231.
(4)(a) Whoever willfully affirms or swears falsely in regard to any material matter or thing before any such committee is guilty of false swearing, which constitutes a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(b) If a witness fails to respond to the lawful subpoena of any such committee at a time when the Legislature is not in session or, having responded, fails to answer all lawful inquiries or to turn over evidence that has been subpoenaed, such committee may file a complaint before any circuit court of the state setting up such failure on the part of the witness. On the filing of such complaint, the court shall take jurisdiction of the witness and the subject matter of the complaint and shall direct the witness to respond to all lawful questions and to produce all documentary evidence in the possession of the witness which is lawfully demanded. The failure of a witness to comply with such order of the court constitutes a direct and criminal contempt of court, and the court shall punish the witness accordingly.
(5) All witnesses summoned before any such committee shall receive reimbursement for travel expenses and per diem at the rates provided in s. 112.061. However, the fact that such reimbursement is not tendered at the time the subpoena is served does not excuse the witness from appearing as directed therein.
History.—s. 3, ch. 68-35; s. 9, ch. 69-52; s. 1, ch. 69-72; (3)(c) formerly s. 9, Art. III of the Constitution of 1885, as amended; converted to statutory law by s. 10, Art. XII of the Constitution as revised in 1968; s. 8, ch. 71-136; s. 1, ch. 77-121; s. 1, ch. 91-429; s. 2, ch. 94-170; s. 1307, ch. 95-147; s. 12, ch. 96-318.

Statutes updated from Official Statutes on: March 07, 2023
F.S. 11.143 on Google Scholar

F.S. 11.143 on Casetext

Amendments to 11.143


Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 11.143
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

11.143 4a - FRAUD-FALSE STATEMENT - FALSE SWEARING BEFORE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE - F: S

Civil Citations / Citable Offenses under S11.143
R or S next to points is Mandatory Revocation or Suspension

Current data shows no reason a civil citation or a suspension or revocation of license should have been issued under Florida Statute 11.143.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

  1. Metz v. MAT Media, LLC

    290 So. 3d 622 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2020)
    § 11.143(3)(a)-(b), Fla. Stat. (emphasis added).
    PAGE 627

  2. Survivor v. Our Kids of Miami-Dade

    CASE NO: 11-CIV-24611-SEITZ (S.D. Fla. Mar. 7, 2016)
    Mr. Richardson rightfully recognized that some (if not most) of these documents were confidential and or exempt from public disclosure under Florida law. Apparently in response to confidentiality concerns voiced by Mr. Richardson, Mr. Cibula provided Mr. Richardson with Florida Statutes Section 11.143, which provides in relevant part:
    PAGE 12

  3. Bussey v. Legislative Auditing Comm

    298 So. 2d 219 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1974)   Cited 12 times
    Thereafter, the Committee filed a complaint against appellant in the Circuit Court of Leon County pursuant to F.S.A. § 11.143(4)(b). Said Section provides:

  4. Yanouskiy v. O'Holloran International

    803 N.W.2d 673 (Iowa Ct. App. 2011)
    Disability benefits: From: To: Weeks $ Amount Temporary Total 01-10-04 02-23-04 6.429 3378.16 Temporary Total 07-26-04 10-17-04 12 6086.53 Temporary Partial 10-18-04 11-14-04 4 723.96 Temporary Partial 12-13-04 01-02-05 3 804.39 Temporary Total 01-03-05 06-14-05 23.286 12,214.41 Temporary Total 08-29-05 04-02-06 31 16,246.17 Temporary Total 04-10-06 05-21-06 6 3144.42 Temporary Partial 05-22-06 06-18-06 4 804.40 Temporary Total 11-03-06 11-06-06 .571 299.24 Temporary Total 04-05-07 04-05-07 .143 74.94 Temporary Total 04-27-07 04-29-07 .429 224.83 Permanent Partial 04-30-07 08-29-07 18.857 9957.33 Temporary Total 09-09-07 09-22-07 2 1048.14 Temporary Total 09-27-07 12-13-07 11.143 6663.03 Permanent Partial 12-14-07 06-08-09 77.571 40,503.27 Following a hearing, a deputy commissioner issued an arbitration decision detailing Yanouskiy's medical history and noting the opinions of the various doctors involved. The deputy specifically found that Yanouskiy "had no compunction about making statements to his medical providers that were inconsistent with his work restrictions and even his actual work or off work status when he made the statements." Thus, the deputy concluded…

  5. Hagaman v. Andrews

    232 So. 2d 1 (Fla. 1970)   Cited 7 times
    "Each such committee, whenever required, may also compel by subpoena duces tecum the production of any books, letters, or other documentary evidence it may desire to examine in reference to any matter before it." Sec. 9(3) (b), Ch. 69-52 ( Fla. Stat. § 11.143, F.S.A.)
    PAGE 5

  6. AGO

    74-84 (Ops. Fla. Atty. Gen. Mar. 25, 1974)
    Section 11.143(1), F.S., authorizes each standing or select committee or subcommittee of the Florida Legislature to "maintain a continuous review of the work of the state agencies concerned with its subject area and the performance of the functions of government within each such subject area." In order to perform this function, such committee may request reports from the state agency concerning its operations. Under s. 11.143(2), F.S., each committee may "inspect and investigate the books, records, papers, documents, data [and] operation" of any state agency. In addition s. 11.143(3)(b), F.S., empowers these committees to "compel by subpoena duces tecum the production of any books, letters, or other documentary evidence it may desire to examine in reference to any matter before it." Therefore, if a matter relating to the Board of Dentistry is before a standing or select committee or subcommittee of the legislature concerned with such subject area, the transcript of the investigation or any investigative report or the minutes of any inquiry or meeting of the board or any committee thereof may be reviewed by the legislative committee.

  7. AGO

    75-260 (Ops. Fla. Atty. Gen. Oct. 10, 1975)

    department employees before the select committee. Your first question is answered in the negative. Section 11.143, F.S., grants the select committee authority to invite or compel the attendance of state employees

    and the select committee is without authority to conduct other than a factfinding mission. Section 11.143(1), F.S. The select committee has no authority to impose any type of penalty or other penal action

  8. Johnson v. McDonald

    269 So. 2d 682 (Fla. 1972)   Cited 4 times
    The trial judge's construction is supported by the reference in his final decree to the conjunctive use of the term "each such committee" in the authorizing Fla. Stat. § 11.143(3)(b), F.S.A., as referring back to the initial provision in that statute (1) which empowered "each standing or select committee or sub-committee thereof" to review state agencies, to inspect their books and records and to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and other evidence.
    PAGE 683

  9. Forbes v. Earle

    298 So. 2d 1 (Fla. 1974)   Cited 11 times
    In view of the constitutional provisions involved, the contention of the petitioner that he has authority under Section 11.143, Florida Statutes, F.S.A., is inappropriate.
    PAGE 5

  10. B. of Dickson C. v. Patrick O. Media, Inc.

    90 Pa. Commw. 628 (Pa. Cmmw. Ct. 1985)   Cited 5 times
    11.143 Sign, Business.