HB 1397 — Transportation

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 finds that the transportation industry in this state has varied and complex workforce needs ranging from technical and mechanical training to continuing education opportunities for workers with advanced degrees and certifications.

Page(c) 8The department shall select a representative from one of 78the CODING:entities referenced in paragraph (b) to serve as the administrative lead for the Institute.

The department shall assess the performance of the administrative lead periodically to ensure accountability and assess the attainment of performance expectations.

(d) The Institute may award grants in alignment with its mission of furthering research and innovation and supporting Page 8 of 76 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 (c)workforce Thedevelopment department shall select a representative from one of the entities referenced in paragraphthis (b)state to servesupport as the administrativeneeds leadof for the Institute.transportation industry.

The department shall assess the performance of the administrative lead periodically to ensure accountability and assess the attainment of performance expectations.

(d) The Institute may award grants in alignment with its mission of furthering research and innovation and supporting workforce development in this state to support the needs of the transportation industry.

(g) The Institute shall submit an annual report to the PageOffice 9of the Secretary and the commission containing performance metrics, including, but not limited to, expenditures of 78appropriated CODING:funds provided by the department, ongoing and proposed research efforts, and the application and success of past research efforts.

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 Office of the Secretary and the commission containing performance metrics, including, but not limited to, expenditures of appropriated funds provided by the department, ongoing and proposed research efforts, and the application and success of past research efforts.

Members of thePage commission9 shall serve terms of 476 yearsCODING: each.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 the commission shall serve terms of 4 years each.

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 (b) The commission shall:

Periodically review the status of the state transportation system, including highway, transit, rail, seaport, intermodal development, and aviation components of the system, and recommend improvements to the Governor and the Legislature.Page 10 of 76 CODING:

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 Legislature.

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In reviewing the department's organization, the commission shall determinePage if11 theof current76 districtCODING: organizational structure is responsive to this state's changing economic and demographic development patterns.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 determine if the current district organizational structure is responsive to this state's changing economic and demographic development patterns.

The commission shall also conduct periodic reviews of each agency's and authority's operations and budget, acquisition of property, management of revenue and bond proceeds, and compliance with applicable laws and generally Pageaccepted 12accounting ofprinciples. 78 CODING:

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 accepted accounting principles.

(4)(3) (b)Page The12 secretary may appoint positions at the level of deputy76 assistantCODING: secretary or director which the secretary deems necessary to accomplish the mission and goals of the department, including, but not limited to, the areas of program responsibility provided in this paragraph, each of whom shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the secretary.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 (b) The secretary may appoint positions at the level of deputy assistant secretary or director which the secretary deems necessary to accomplish the mission and goals of the department, including, but not limited to, the areas of program responsibility provided in this paragraph, each of whom shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the secretary.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 16.

Transportation facilities within the jurisdiction of Pagethe 14port. of 78 CODING:

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 the port.

The acquisition of vessel tracking systems, container cranes,Page or14 other mechanized equipment used in the movement of cargo76 orCODING: passengers in international commerce.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 cranes, or other mechanized equipment used in the movement of cargo or passengers in international commerce.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 12.

the port director, or the port director's designee, of each of the ports of Jacksonville, PagePort 16Canaveral, ofPort 78Citrus, CODING:Fort Pierce, Palm Beach, Port Everglades, Miami, Port Manatee, St.

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 Port Canaveral, Port Citrus, Fort Pierce, Palm Beach, Port Everglades, Miami, Port Manatee, St.

(3) The council shall prepare a 5-year Florida Seaport Mission Plan defining the goals and objectives of the council concerningPage the16 development of port76 facilitiesCODING: and an intermodal transportation system consistent with the goals of the Florida Transportation Plan developed pursuant to s.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 concerning the development of port facilities and an intermodal transportation system consistent with the goals of the Florida Transportation Plan developed pursuant to s.

The council shall update the 5-year Florida Seaport Mission Plan annually and shall submit the plan no later than February 1 of each year Pageto 17the President of 78the CODING:Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Department of Commerce, and the Department of Transportation.

The council shall develop programs, based on an examination of existing programs in Florida and other states, for the training of minorities and secondary school students in job skills associated with employment opportunities in the maritime industry, and report on progress and recommendations for further action to the President of the Senate and the Page 17 of 76 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives,Representatives theannually. Department of Commerce, and the Department of Transportation.

The council shall develop programs, based on an examination of existing programs in Florida and other states, for the training of minorities and secondary school students in job skills associated with employment opportunities in the maritime industry, and report on progress and recommendations for further action to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives annually.

The council may elect to provide an administrative staff to provide services to the council on matters relating to the Florida Seaport PageTransportation 18and ofEconomic 78Development CODING:Program and the council.

The cost for such administrative services shall be paid by all ports that receive funding from the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Program, based upon a pro rata formula measured by each recipient's share of the funds as compared to the total funds disbursed to all recipients during the year.

The share of costs for administrative services shall be paid in its total amount by the recipient port upon Page 18 of 76 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 Transportationexecution by the port and Economicthe DevelopmentDepartment Programof Transportation of a joint participation agreement for each council-approved project, and such payment is in addition to the council.matching funds required to be paid by the recipient port.

The cost for such administrative services shall be paid by all ports that receive funding from the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Program, based upon a pro rata formula measured by each recipient's share of the funds as compared to the total funds disbursed to all recipients during the year.

The share of costs for administrative services shall be paid in its total amount by the recipient port upon execution by the port and the Department of Transportation of a joint participation agreement for each council-approved project, and such payment is in addition to the matching funds required to be paid by the recipient port.

316.0745 Uniform signals and devices.— (7) The Department of Transportation may, upon receipt and investigation of reported noncompliance and after hearing pursuant to 14 days' notice, direct the removal of any purported traffic control device that fails to meet the requirements of Pagethis 19section, ofwherever 78the CODING:device is located and without regard to assigned responsibility under s.

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The public agency erecting or installing the same shall immediately bring it into compliance with the requirements of this section or remove said device or signal upon the direction of the Department of Transportation and may not, for a period of 5 years, install any replacement or new traffic control devices paid for in part or in full with revenues raised by the state unless written prior Page 19 of 76 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 thisapproval section, wherever the device is locatedreceived andfrom withoutthe regardDepartment toof assignedTransportation. responsibility under s.

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The public agency erecting or installing the same shall immediately bring it into compliance with the requirements of this section or remove said device or signal upon the direction of the Department of Transportation and may not, for a period of 5 years, install any replacement or new traffic control devices paid for in part or in full with revenues raised by the state unless written prior approval is received from the Department of Transportation.

(2)(1) "Aircraft" means a powered or unpowered machine or device capable of atmospheric flight, including, but not limited to, an airplane, autogyro, glider, gyrodyne, helicopter, lift and cruise, multicopter, paramotor, powered lift, seaplane, Pagetiltrotor, 20ultralight, ofor 78vectored CODING:thrust.

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 tiltrotor, ultralight, or vectored thrust.

The term includes,Page but20 isof not76 limitedCODING: to, an airpark, airport, gliderport, heliport, helistop, seaplane base, ultralight flightpark, vertiport, or vertistop.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 includes, but is not limited to, an airpark, airport, gliderport, heliport, helistop, seaplane base, ultralight flightpark, vertiport, or vertistop.

(8) "On-demand operation" means any scheduled passenger- Pagecarrying 21operation for compensation or hire conducted by a person operating an aircraft with a frequency of 78operations CODING:of fewer than five round trips per week on at least one route between two or more points according to the published flight schedule.

(9)(5) "Private airport" means an airport, publicly or privately owned, which is not open or available for use by the public, but may be made available to others by invitation of the Page 21 of 76 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 carryingowner operation for compensation or hiremanager. conducted by a person operating an aircraft with a frequency of operations of fewer than five round trips per week on at least one route between two or more points according to the published flight schedule.

(9)(5) "Private airport" means an airport, publicly or privately owned, which is not open or available for use by the public, but may be made available to others by invitation of the owner or manager.

(14) "Supplemental operation" means any common carriage Pageoperation 22for ofcompensation 78or CODING:hire conducted with an aircraft for which the departure time, departure location, and arrival location are specifically negotiated with the customer or customer's representative.

(15)(7) "Temporary airport" means an airport at which flight operations are conducted under visual flight rules established by the Federal Aviation Administration and which is used for less than 30 consecutive days with no more than 10 Page 22 of 76 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 operationoperations forper compensationday. or hire conducted with an aircraft for which the departure time, departure location, and arrival location are specifically negotiated with the customer or customer's representative.

(15)(7) "Temporary airport" means an airport at which flight operations are conducted under visual flight rules established by the Federal Aviation Administration and which is used for less than 30 consecutive days with no more than 10 operations per day.

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For a private airport, upon granting site approval, the department shall provide controlled electronic access to the statePage aviation23 facilityof data76 systemCODING: to permit the applicant to complete the registration process.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 state aviation facility data system to permit the applicant to complete the registration process.

A completed registration application that is not approved or denied within 30 days after the department receives the completed application is considered approved and shall be issued, subject to such reasonable conditions as are Pageauthorized 24by oflaw. 78 CODING:

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 authorized by law.

330.27 must obtain a certificate from the department before allowingPage aircraft24 operations.of 76 CODING:

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 allowing aircraft operations.

Registration for private airports shall remain valid Pageprovided 25specific elements of 78airport CODING:data, established by the department, are periodically recertified by the airport registrant.

The ability to recertify private airport registration data shall be available at all times by electronic submittal.

A private airport registration that has not been recertified in the 24-month period following the last certification shall expire, unless the registration period has been adjusted by the department for purposes of informing Page 25 of 76 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 providedprivate specificairport elementsowners of airporttheir data,registration establishedresponsibilities byor thepromoting department,administrative areefficiency. periodically recertified by the airport registrant.

The ability to recertify private airport registration data shall be available at all times by electronic submittal.

A private airport registration that has not been recertified in the 24-month period following the last certification shall expire, unless the registration period has been adjusted by the department for purposes of informing private airport owners of their registration responsibilities or promoting administrative efficiency.

If the renewal application for a public airport license has not been received by the department or no private airport registration recertification has been accomplished within 15 Pagedays 26after the date of 78expiration, CODING:the department may revoke the airport license or registration.

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 days after the date of expiration, the department may revoke the airport license or registration.

The certificate is subject to any reasonable conditions that the department deems necessary to protect the health,Page safety,26 or welfare of the76 public.CODING:

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 health, safety, or welfare of the public.

Page(b)(2) 27Capital ofimprovements 78that CODING:strategically position the state to maximize opportunities in international trade are achieved.;

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 (b)(2) Capital improvements that strategically position the state to maximize opportunities in international trade are achieved.;

(2) In consultation with the Department of Commerce and thePage Department27 of Environmental76 Protection,CODING: the Department of Transportation may fund wastewater projects, stormwater projects, water capacity projects, or projects associated with critical infrastructure facilities as defined in s.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Transportation may fund wastewater projects, stormwater projects, water capacity projects, or projects associated with critical infrastructure facilities as defined in s.

short title.—Sections 332.003-332.007 may be cited as the "Florida Airport Development and Accountability Assistance Act." PageSection 289. of 78 CODING:

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 Section 9.

from participating in or exercising control in the management andPage operation28 of a76 sponsor'sCODING: airport, except when officially requested by the sponsor;

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 and operation of a sponsor's airport, except when officially requested by the sponsor;

332.006 Duties and responsibilities of the Department of Transportation.—The Department of Transportation shall, within Pagethe 29resources ofprovided 78pursuant CODING:to chapter 216:

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 the resources provided pursuant to chapter 216:

Paragraph (a) of subsection (7), subsection (8), and paragraph (b) of subsection (9) of section 332.007, Florida Statutes, are amended, and paragraph (c) is added to subsectionPage (2)29 of that76 section,CODING: to read:

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 subsection (2) of that section, to read:

An airport must Pageretain 30all records of 78materials CODING:and equipment used for the airport's maintenance and repair work.

If the department determines, based on the annual comprehensive maintenance program report, that there is evidence that an airport failed to perform routine maintenance, the department may withhold state funds for any of the airport's capital expansion projects until such airport corrects any deficiencies.

(7) Subject to the availability of appropriated funds in Page 30 of 76 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 retainaddition allto recordsaviation offuel materialstax andrevenues, equipmentthe useddepartment formay participate in the airport'scapital maintenancecost of eligible public airport and repairaviation work.discretionary capacity improvement projects.

If the department determines, based on the annual comprehensive maintenance program report, that there is evidence that an airport failed to perform routine maintenance, the department may withhold state funds for any of the airport's capital expansion projects until such airport corrects any deficiencies.

(7) Subject to the availability of appropriated funds in addition to aviation fuel tax revenues, the department may participate in the capital cost of eligible public airport and aviation discretionary capacity improvement projects.

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 4.3.

Emerging technology, workforce development projects, and projects that benefit the strategic intermodal system throughPage intermodal31 connectivity.of 76 CODING:

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 through intermodal connectivity.

Page(b) 32Capital ofimprovements 78that CODING:strategically position the state to maximize opportunities in tourism, international trade, logistics, and the aviation industry are provided;

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 (b) Capital improvements that strategically position the state to maximize opportunities in tourism, international trade, logistics, and the aviation industry are provided;

(a)Page "Commercial32 serviceof airport"76 meansCODING: an airport providing commercial services, including large, medium, small, and nonhub airports as classified a primary airport as defined in 49 U.S.C.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 (a) "Commercial service airport" means an airport providing commercial services, including large, medium, small, and nonhub airports as classified a primary airport as defined in 49 U.S.C.

(2) Each governing body shall establish and maintain a website to post information relating to the operation of a Pagecommercial 33service ofairport, 78and CODING:such information must remain on the website for at least 5 years or for as long as the information is actively in use by the entity.

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 commercial service airport, and such information must remain on the website for at least 5 years or for as long as the information is actively in use by the entity.

(b) The official minutes of each meeting of the governing body,Page which33 must shall be posted within 7 business days after the date of the76 meetingCODING: in which the minutes were approved.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 body, which must shall be posted within 7 business days after the date of the meeting in which the minutes were approved.

(f) Any contract or contract amendment for the purchase of commodities or contractual services executed by or on behalf of the commercial service airport in excess of the threshold amount Pageprovided 34in ofs. 78 CODING:

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 provided in s.

(g)Page Position34 and rate information for each employee of the76 commercialCODING: service airport, including, at a minimum, the employee's position title, position description, and annual or hourly salary.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 (g) Position and rate information for each employee of the commercial service airport, including, at a minimum, the employee's position title, position description, and annual or hourly salary.

Contracts related to financial awards received through Pagefederally 35funded ofgrant 78programs CODING:for the preceding year.

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 federally funded grant programs for the preceding year.

(c)Page In35 addition to the requirements of this76 section,CODING: a commercial service airport must:

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 (c) In addition to the requirements of this section, a commercial service airport must:

Page(1) 36Address ofthe 78need CODING:for vertiports, advanced air mobility, and other advances in aviation technology in the statewide aviation system plan as required under s.

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 (1) Address the need for vertiports, advanced air mobility, and other advances in aviation technology in the statewide aviation system plan as required under s.

(4)Page Work36 with the Department of Commerce76 toCODING: provide coordination and assistance for the development of a viable advanced air mobility system in this state and incorporate those plans in the statewide aviation system plan as required under s.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 (4) Work with the Department of Commerce to provide coordination and assistance for the development of a viable advanced air mobility system in this state and incorporate those plans in the statewide aviation system plan as required under s.

(5) To purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire property and materials, including the purchase of promotional items as part of public information and education campaigns for the promotion of environmental management, scenic highways, traffic and train safety awareness, alternatives to single-occupant vehicle travel, commercial motor vehicle safety, workforce development, Pageelectric 37vehicle ofuse 78and CODING:charging stations, autonomous vehicles, and context classification, design for electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles;

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 electric vehicle use and charging stations, autonomous vehicles, and context classification, design for electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles;

287.025, to enter into contracts for insurance that the department is contractuallyPage and37 legallyof obligated76 toCODING: provide directly from local, national, or international insurance companies.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 contractually and legally obligated to provide directly from local, national, or international insurance companies.

The measures may be both Pagequantitative 38and ofqualitative 78and CODING:must, to the maximum extent practical, assess those factors that are within the department's control.

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 quantitative and qualitative and must, to the maximum extent practical, assess those factors that are within the department's control.

Subsection (3) is added to section 334.27, Florida Statutes, to read:

334.27 Governmental transportation entities;

property acquired for transportation purposes;

limitation on soil or groundwater contamination liability.— (3) Any authority established under the laws of this state or any of its counties, municipalities, or political subdivisions, including, but not limited to, transportation, parking, and economic development authorities, shall have full power to conduct business;

to operate, manage, and control facilities;

and to provide services beyond the geographical boundaries of such counties, municipalities, or political subdivisions that originally chartered such authority, subject to this subsection.

The authority may engage in activities outside of its chartering jurisdiction upon entering into an interlocal agreement with the governing body of the affected county, municipality, or political subdivision, as applicable.

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(c) Veterans' organizations to encourage honorably discharged veterans to pursue opportunities within the transportation industry, including, but not limited to, Page 4039 of 7876 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 employment as pilots, mechanics, and air traffic controllers.

Section 18.17.

An expansion of the size of the property, structures, or facilities causing an increase in the trip generation of the property exceeding 25 percent more trip generation, (either peak Page 4140 of 7876 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 hour or daily,) and exceeding 100 vehicles per day more than the existing use.

Section 19.18.

Section 20.19.

Subsection (2) of section 337.027, Florida Page 4241 of 7876 CODING:

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Section 21.20.

Within 30 days after such Page 4342 of 7876 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 determination and contract execution, the head of the department shall file with the Executive Office of the Governor a written statement of the conditions and circumstances constituting such emergency.

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Section 22.21.

However, the department may choose, in its discretion and Page 4544 of 7876 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 applicable only to multiyear maintenance contracts, to allow for incremental annual contract bonds that cumulatively total the full, awarded, multiyear contract price.

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however, whenever an improvement, demolition, or removal contract price is $25,000 or less, the security may, in Page 4746 of 7876 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 the discretion of the bidder, be in the form of a cashier's check, bank money order of any state or national bank, certified check, or postal money order.

Section 23.22.

The board of advisers shall review the feasibility of the proposals, Page 4847 of 7876 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 recommend acceptance or rejection of each proposal, and rank each feasible proposal in the order of technical feasibility and benefit provided to the department.

Section 24.23.

Subsection (2) of section 337.401, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

337.401 Use of right-of-way for utilities subject to regulation;

permit;

fees.— (2)(a) The authority may grant to any person who is a resident of this state, or to any corporation which is organized under the laws of this state or licensed to do business within this state, the use of a right-of-way for the utility in accordance with such rules or regulations as the authority may adopt.

A utility may not be installed, located, or relocated unless authorized by a written permit issued by the authority.

However, for public roads or publicly owned rail corridors under the jurisdiction of the department, a utility relocation schedule and relocation agreement may be executed in lieu of a written permit.

The permit must require the permitholder to be responsible for any damage resulting from the issuance of such Page 49 of 78 CODING:

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The authority may initiate injunctive proceedings as provided in s.

120.69 to enforce provisions of this subsection or any rule or order issued or entered into pursuant to this subsection thereto.

A permit application required under this subsection by a county or municipality having jurisdiction and control of the right-of-way of any public road must be processed and acted upon in accordance with the timeframes provided in subparagraphs (7)(d)7., 8., and 9.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a county or municipality may not adopt a rule or regulation that prohibits or requires a permit for the installation of a public sewer transmission line that is placed and maintained within and under publicly dedicated rights-of-way as part of a septic-to-sewer conversion project in which the department and the Department of Environmental Protection or its designee have issued permits under this chapter or chapter 403, respectively.

Section 25.

260.012(6) and have acquired the associated permits that is within 100 feet of Pagea 50bridge, ofcauseway, 78overpass, CODING:or ramp.

Section 24.

Subsection (4) of section 338.227, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

338.227 Turnpike revenue bonds.— (4) The Department of Transportation and the Department of Management Services shall create and implement an outreach program designed to enhance the participation of small minority Page 48 of 76 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 apersons bridge,and causeway,minority overpass,business enterprises in all contracts entered into on or ramp.after July 1, 2025, by their respective departments for services related to the financing of department projects for the Strategic Intermodal System Plan developed pursuant to s.

Section 26.

Subsection (4) of section 338.227, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

338.227 Turnpike revenue bonds.— (4) The Department of Transportation and the Department of Management Services shall create and implement an outreach program designed to enhance the participation of small minority persons and minority business enterprises in all contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2025, by their respective departments for services related to the financing of department projects for the Strategic Intermodal System Plan developed pursuant to s.

Section 27.25.

Section 28.26.

339.2818 Small County Outreach Program.— Page(2) 51For the purposes of 78this CODING:section, the term "small county" means any county that has a population of 200,000 or less as determined by the most recent official estimate pursuant to s.

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 (2) For the purposes of this section, the term "small county" means any county that has a population of 200,000 or less as determined by the most recent official estimate pursuant to s.

288.0656(7)(a), which may compete for the additional project funding using the criteria listed in paragraphPage (4)(c)49 at up to 100 percent of project76 costs,CODING: excluding capacity improvement projects.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 paragraph (4)(c) at up to 100 percent of project costs, excluding capacity improvement projects.

288.0656(7)(a) may compete for the additional project funding Pageusing 52the criteria listed in subsection (4) at up to 100 percent of 78project CODING:costs, excluding capacity improvement projects.

(8) Subject to a specific appropriation in addition to funds appropriated for projects under this section, A local government either wholly or partially within the Everglades Agricultural Area as defined in s.

373.4592(15), the Peace River Basin, or the Suwannee River Basin may compete for additional Page 50 of 76 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 funding using the criteria listed in subsectionparagraph (4)(4)(c) at up to 100 percent of project costs,costs on state or county roads used primarily as farm-to-market connections between rural agricultural areas and market distribution centers, excluding capacity improvement projects.

(8)Section Subject27. to a specific appropriation in addition to funds appropriated for projects under this section, A local government either wholly or partially within the Everglades Agricultural Area as defined in s.

373.4592(15), the Peace River Basin, or the Suwannee River Basin may compete for additional funding using the criteria listed in paragraph (4)(c) at up to 100 percent of project costs on state or county roads used primarily as farm-to-market connections between rural agricultural areas and market distribution centers, excluding capacity improvement projects.

Section 29.

Each progress report must Pagecontain: 53 of 78 CODING:

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A budget summary detailing planned expenditures comparedPage to51 actualof expenditures.;76 CODING:

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 compared to actual expenditures.;

Section 30.28.

Section 31.29.

341.051 Administration and financing of public transit and intercity bus service programs and projects.— (6) ANNUAL APPROPRIATION.— (b) If funds are allocated to projects that qualify for the New Starts Transit Program in the current fiscal year and a project will not be ready for production by June 30, the department must reallocate such funds for the purpose of the Strategic Intermodal System within the State Transportation Page 5452 of 7876 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 intercity bus service programs and projects.— (6) ANNUAL APPROPRIATION.— (b) If funds are allocated to projects that qualify for the New Starts Transit Program in the current fiscal year and a project will not be ready for production by June 30, the department must reallocate such funds for the purpose of the Strategic Intermodal System within the State Transportation Trust Fund for the next fiscal year The remaining unallocated New Starts Transit Program funds as of June 30, 2024, shall be reallocated for the purpose of the Strategic Intermodal System within the State Transportation Trust Fund.

Section 32.30.

Section 33.31.

Page349.03 55Jacksonville Transportation Authority.— (2) The governing body of 78the CODING:authority shall consist of seven members.

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 349.03 Jacksonville Transportation Authority.— (2) The governing body of the authority shall consist of seven members.

ThreePage members53 shall be appointed by the mayor of the76 CityCODING: of Jacksonville subject to confirmation by the council of the City of Jacksonville.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 Three members shall be appointed by the mayor of the City of Jacksonville subject to confirmation by the council of the City of Jacksonville.

Section 34.32.

Section 35.33.

Paragraphs (j) and (m) of subsection (2) of Pagesection 56110.205, ofFlorida 78Statutes, CODING:are amended to read:

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 section 110.205, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

the executive directors,Page assistant54 executive directors, deputy executive directors, and deputy assistant executive directors of all76 departments;CODING:

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 directors, assistant executive directors, deputy executive directors, and deputy assistant executive directors of all departments;

Unless otherwise fixed by law, the department shall set the salary and benefits of these positions and the positions of county health department directors and county health department administrators of the Department of Health in Pageaccordance 57with the rules of 78the CODING:Senior Management Service.

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Service.

Positions in the Department of Health and the DepartmentPage of55 Children and Families which are assigned primary duties of serving76 asCODING: the superintendent or assistant superintendent of an institution.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 Department of Children and Families which are assigned primary duties of serving as the superintendent or assistant superintendent of an institution.

Positions in the Department of Health which are assigned the duties of Environmental Administrator, Assistant County Health Department Director, and County Health Department PageFinancial 58Administrator. of 78 CODING:

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 Financial Administrator.

Unless otherwise fixed by law, the department shall set the salary and benefits of the positions listed in this paragraph in accordancePage with56 theof rules76 establishedCODING: for the Selected Exempt Service.

SectionWords 36.stricken are deletions;

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 accordance with the rules established for the Selected Exempt Service.

Section 34.

Page(d) 59The point system shall have as its basic element a graduated scale of 78points CODING:assigning relative values to convictions of the following violations:

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 (d) The point system shall have as its basic element a graduated scale of points assigning relative values to convictions of the following violations:

Unlawful speed, or unlawful use of a wireless communicationsPage device,57 resultingof in76 aCODING: crash—6 points.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 communications device, resulting in a crash—6 points.

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A moving violation covered in this paragraph which is committed in conjunction with the unlawful use of a wireless communicationsPage device59 withinof a76 schoolCODING: safety zone—2 points, in addition to the points assigned for the moving violation.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 communications device within a school safety zone—2 points, in addition to the points assigned for the moving violation.

Section 35.

For the purposes of this subsection only, "local government" shall mean any municipality or county and any agency of a municipality or Pagecounty 62only. of 78 CODING:

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 county only.

Further, notwithstanding anything in this section to the contrary, this subsection does not apply to or control a local government's actions as a property or structure owner in the use of any propertyPage or60 structure owned by such entity for the placement, construction, or modification of wireless76 communicationsCODING: facilities.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 property or structure owned by such entity for the placement, construction, or modification of wireless communications facilities.

PageThis 63sub-subparagraph may not preclude a public hearing for any appeal of 78the CODING:decision on the colocation application.

(I) The colocation does not increase the height of the tower to which the antennae are to be attached, measured to the highest point of any part of the tower or any existing antenna attached to the tower;

(II) The colocation does not increase the ground space Page 61 of 76 CODING:

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(I) The colocation does not increase the height of the tower to which the antennae are to be attached, measured to the highest point of any part of the tower or any existing antenna attached to the tower;

(II) The colocation does not increase the ground space area, commonly known as the compound, approved in the site plan for equipment enclosures and ancillary facilities;

Except for a historic building, structure, site, object, or district, or a tower included in sub-subparagraph a., colocations on all other existing structures that meet the requirements in sub-sub-subparagraphs (I)-(IV) shall be subject Pageto 64no ofmore 78than CODING:building permit review, and an administrative review for compliance with this subparagraph.

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 to no more than building permit review, and an administrative review for compliance with this subparagraph.

(I)Page The62 colocation does not increase the height of the76 existingCODING: structure to which the antennae are to be attached, measured to the highest point of any part of the structure or any existing antenna attached to the structure;

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 (I) The colocation does not increase the height of the existing structure to which the antennae are to be attached, measured to the highest point of any part of the structure or any existing antenna attached to the structure;

and (IV) The colocation consists of antennae, equipment enclosures, and ancillary facilities that are of a design and Pageconfiguration 65consistent ofwith 78all CODING:applicable restrictions or conditions, if any, that do not conflict with sub-sub- subparagraph (III) and were applied to the initial antennae placed on the structure and to its accompanying equipment enclosures and ancillary facilities and, if applicable, applied to the structure supporting the antennae.

c.

Regulations, restrictions, conditions, or permits of Page 63 of 76 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 configurationthe consistentlocal withgovernment, allacting applicablein restrictionsits orregulatory conditions,capacity, if any, that dolimit not conflict with sub-sub- subparagraph (III) and were applied to the initialnumber antennaeof placedcolocations onor therequire structurereview andprocesses toinconsistent itswith accompanyingthis equipmentsubsection enclosuresdo andnot ancillaryapply facilities and, if applicable, applied to thecolocations structureaddressed supportingin thethis antennae.subparagraph.

c.

Regulations, restrictions, conditions, or permits of the local government, acting in its regulatory capacity, that limit the number of colocations or require review processes inconsistent with this subsection do not apply to colocations addressed in this subparagraph.

A colocation proposal under this subparagraph that increases the ground space area, otherwise known as the compound, approved in the original site plan for equipment enclosures and ancillary facilities by no more than a cumulative amount of 400 square feet or 50 percent of the original compound size, whichever is greater, shall, however, require no more than administrative review for compliance with the local government's regulations, including, but not limited to, land development regulations review, and building permit review, with no public Page 6664 of 7876 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 compound, approved in the original site plan for equipment enclosures and ancillary facilities by no more than a cumulative amount of 400 square feet or 50 percent of the original compound size, whichever is greater, shall, however, require no more than administrative review for compliance with the local government's regulations, including, but not limited to, land development regulations review, and building permit review, with no public hearing review.

The owner of the existing tower on which the proposed antennae are to be colocated shall remain responsible for compliance with any applicable condition or requirement of a permit or agreement, or any applicable condition or requirement of the land development regulations to which the existing tower Pagehad 67to ofcomply 78at CODING:the time the tower was permitted, including any aesthetic requirements, provided the condition or requirement is not inconsistent with this paragraph.

5.

An existing tower, including a nonconforming tower, may be structurally modified in order to permit colocation or may be replaced through no more than administrative review and building permit review, and is not subject to public hearing review, if Page 65 of 76 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 hadthe tooverall complyheight atof the timetower is not increased and, if a replacement, the replacement tower wasis permitted,a includingmonopole anytower aestheticor, requirements,if provided the conditionexisting ortower requirement is nota inconsistentcamouflaged withtower, thisthe paragraph.replacement tower is a like-camouflaged tower.

5.

An existing tower, including a nonconforming tower, may be structurally modified in order to permit colocation or may be replaced through no more than administrative review and building permit review, and is not subject to public hearing review, if the overall height of the tower is not increased and, if a replacement, the replacement tower is a monopole tower or, if the existing tower is a camouflaged tower, the replacement tower is a like-camouflaged tower.

In such local government regulations or review, a local government Pagemay 68not ofrequire 78information CODING:on or evaluate the wireless provider's designed service unless the information or materials are directly related to an identified land development or zoning issue or unless the wireless provider voluntarily offers the information.

Information or materials directly related to an identified land development or zoning issue may include, but are not limited to, evidence that no existing structure can Page 66 of 76 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 mayreasonably notbe requireused informationfor onthe orantennae evaluateplacement instead of the wirelessconstruction provider'sof designeda servicenew unlesstower, that residential areas cannot be served from outside the informationresidential orarea, materialsas areaddressed directlyin relatedsubparagraph to3., anor identifiedthat landthe developmentproposed height of a new tower or zoninginitial issueantennae placement or unlessa theproposed wirelessheight providerincrease voluntarilyof offersa modified tower, replacement tower, or colocation is necessary to provide the information.provider's designed service.

Information or materials directly related to an identified land development or zoning issue may include, but are not limited to, evidence that no existing structure can reasonably be used for the antennae placement instead of the construction of a new tower, that residential areas cannot be served from outside the residential area, as addressed in subparagraph 3., or that the proposed height of a new tower or initial antennae placement or a proposed height increase of a modified tower, replacement tower, or colocation is necessary to provide the provider's designed service.

A local government may exclude the placement of Pagewireless 69communications facilities in a residential area or residential zoning district but only in a manner that does not constitute an actual or effective prohibition of 78the CODING:provider's service in that residential area or zoning district.

If a wireless provider demonstrates to the satisfaction of the local government that the provider cannot reasonably provide its service to the residential area or zone from outside the Page 67 of 76 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 wireless communications facilities in a residential area or residentialzone, zoningthe districtmunicipality butor onlycounty inand aprovider mannershall thatcooperate doesto notdetermine constitute an actualappropriate orlocation effectivefor prohibitiona wireless communications facility of thean provider'sappropriate servicedesign inwithin thatthe residential area or zoningzone. district.

If a wireless provider demonstrates to the satisfaction of the local government that the provider cannot reasonably provide its service to the residential area or zone from outside the residential area or zone, the municipality or county and provider shall cooperate to determine an appropriate location for a wireless communications facility of an appropriate design within the residential area or zone.

A local government may impose reasonable surety Pagerequirements 70to ensure the removal of 78wireless CODING:communications facilities that are no longer being used.

5.

A local government may impose design requirements, such as requirements for designing towers to support colocation or aesthetic requirements, except as otherwise limited in this section, but may not impose or require information on compliance with building code type standards for the construction or Page 68 of 76 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 requirementsmodification toof ensurewireless communications facilities beyond those adopted by the removallocal ofgovernment wirelessunder communicationschapter facilities553 and that areapply noto longerall beingsimilar used.types of construction.

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A local government may impose design requirements, such as requirements for designing towers to support colocation or aesthetic requirements, except as otherwise limited in this section, but may not impose or require information on compliance with building code type standards for the construction or modification of wireless communications facilities beyond those adopted by the local government under chapter 553 and that apply to all similar types of construction.

based on the application's compliance with the local government's applicable regulations, as provided for in Pagesubparagraph 71(a)1. of 78 CODING:

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 subparagraph (a)1.

A local government shall grant or deny each properly completed application for any other wireless communications facilityPage based69 onof the76 application'sCODING: compliance with the local government's applicable regulations, including but not limited to land development regulations, consistent with this subsection and within the normal timeframe for a similar type review but in no case later than 90 business days after the date the application is determined to be properly completed in accordance with this paragraph.

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hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1397 2025 facility based on the application's compliance with the local government's applicable regulations, including but not limited to land development regulations, consistent with this subsection and within the normal timeframe for a similar type review but in no case later than 90 business days after the date the application is determined to be properly completed in accordance with this paragraph.

If the application is not completed in compliance with the local government's regulations, Pagethe 72local government shall so notify the applicant in writing and the notification must indicate with specificity any deficiencies in the required documents or deficiencies in the content of 78the CODING:required documents which, if cured, make the application properly completed.

Upon resubmission of information to cure the stated deficiencies, the local government shall notify the applicant, in writing, within the normal timeframes Page 70 of 76 CODING:

hb1397-02-c2hb1397-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 1397 2025 theof localreview, governmentbut shall so notify the applicant in writingno andcase thelonger notificationthan must20 indicatebusiness withdays specificityafter any deficiencies in the requiredadditional documentsinformation oris deficienciessubmitted, in the content of theany requiredremaining documentsdeficiencies which,that ifmust cured,be makecured. the application properly completed.

Upon resubmission of information to cure the stated deficiencies, the local government shall notify the applicant, in writing, within the normal timeframes of review, but in no case longer than 20 business days after the additional information is submitted, of any remaining deficiencies that must be cured.

If the local government fails to grant or deny a properly completed application for a wireless communications facility within the timeframes set forth in this paragraph, the application shall be deemed automatically approved and the applicant may proceed with placement of the facilities without Pageinterference 73or ofpenalty. 78 CODING:

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hb1397-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1397 2025 interference or penalty.

Under such circumstances, the local governmentPage must71 actof to76 eitherCODING: grant or deny the application at its next regularly scheduled meeting or, otherwise, the application is deemed to be automatically approved.

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(e) The replacement of or modification to a wireless communications facility, except a tower, that results in a wireless communications facility not readily discernibly different in size, type, and appearance when viewed from ground level from surrounding properties, and the replacement or modification of equipment that is not visible from surrounding properties, all as reasonably determined by the local Pagegovernment, 74are ofsubject 78to CODING:no more than applicable building permit review.

(f) Any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, the Department of Management Services shall negotiate, in the name of the state, leases for wireless communications facilities that provide access to state government-owned property not acquired for transportation purposes, and the Department of Page 72 of 76 CODING:

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(f) Any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, the Department of Management Services shall negotiate, in the name of the state, leases for wireless communications facilities that provide access to state government-owned property not acquired for transportation purposes, and the Department of Transportation shall negotiate, in the name of the state, leases for wireless communications facilities that provide access to property acquired for state rights-of-way.

(g) If any person adversely affected by any action, or failure to act, or regulation, or requirement of a local government in the review or regulation of the wireless communication facilities files an appeal or brings an appropriate action in a court or venue of competent jurisdiction, following the exhaustion of all administrative Pageremedies, 75the ofmatter 78shall CODING:be considered on an expedited basis.

Section 36.

Subsection (2) of section 379.2293, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

379.2293 Airport activities within the scope of a federally approved wildlife hazard management plan or a federal or state permit or other authorization for depredation or harassment.— Page 73 of 76 CODING:

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Section 38.

Subsection (2) of section 379.2293, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

379.2293 Airport activities within the scope of a federally approved wildlife hazard management plan or a federal or state permit or other authorization for depredation or harassment.— (2) An airport authority or other entity owning or operating an airport, as defined in s.

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As used in this subsection, the term "industrial equipment" includes, but is not limited to, tractors, road rollers, cranes, forklifts, backhoes, and bulldozers.

The term "industrial equipment" also includes other vehicles that are propelled by power other than muscular power and that are used in the manufacture of goods or used in the Page 74 of 76 CODING: