The proposed rule amendment seeks to delete outdated information from the rules while clarifying and updating other phrases within the rule.

 

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Commission on Human Relations

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

60Y-2.001General

60Y-2.011Petitions for Variances or Waivers from Rules

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment seeks to delete outdated information from the rules while clarifying and updating other phrases within the rule.

SUMMARY: The rule chapter language is amended to delete incorrect references and add pregnancy as a protected basis.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The proposed rule amendment is to a procedural rule and will have no economic impact and, therefore, will not require ratification. There are no applicable federal standards that relate to Rule 60Y-2.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 760.06(12) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 760.01(2), 760.03, 760.05, 120.542 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Cheyanne Costilla, General Counsel, Florida Commission on Human Relations, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 110, Tallahassee, FL 32399-7020

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

60Y-2.001 General.

The Florida Commission on Human Relations is established pursuant to the Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended by the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, Chapter 760, F.S., to secure for all individuals within the state freedom from discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or marital status and thereby to protect their interests in personal dignity, to make available to the state their full productive capacities, to secure the state against domestic strife and unrest, to preserve the public safety, health, and general welfare, and to promote the interests, rights and privileges of individuals within the state.

Rulemaking Authority 760.06(12) FS. Law Implemented 760.01(2), 760.03, 760.05 FS. History–New 11-2-78, Amended 8-12-85, Formerly 22T-6.01, 22T-6.001, Amended 12-31-03,  xx-xx-xx.

 

60Y-2.011 Petitions for Variances or Waivers from Rules.

The Commission shall follow and conform to Chapter 28-104, F.A.C., with respect to variances and waivers from its Rules. Petitions conforming to Rule 28-104.002 28-104.102, F.A.C., shall be filed with the Clerk to the Commission.

Rulemaking Authority 120.54, 760.06(12)(13) FS. Law Implemented 120.542 FS. History–New 12-31-03, Amended xx-xx-xx.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Cheyanne Costilla

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Michelle Wilson

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: 10/29/15

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: 11/2/15