HB 4005 — City of Naples Airport Authority, Collier County
Last action — Chapter No. 2026-189
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced October 27, 2025. It awaits signature.
Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on March 31, 2026.
Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.
Odds of enactment
Moderate chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.
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Prognosis
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To Executive
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
This bill changes how members are selected for the City of Naples Airport Authority.
The bill removes previous restrictions on member duties and allows members to be elected instead of appointed. It also establishes new election requirements and terms for membership.
Summary
City of Naples Airport Authority, Collier County; Removes provisions relating to City of Naples Airport Authority's members' duties & responsibilities; removes provisions that prohibit officers & employees of city from being authority members; removes provisions that prohibit authority members from receiving compensation; provides for authority memberships by election rather than by appointment; provides requirements for elections; provides authority membership terms & qualifications; provides interim services & vacancy fillings.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
13 added · 19 removed13 line(s) added, 19 removed.
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 ENROLLED CS/HB 4005 2026 LegislatureA 2bill to be entitled An act relating to the City of Naples Airport Authority, Collier County;
hb4005hb4005-01-c1 -01-er 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 ENROLLED CS/HB 4005 2026 Legislature facilities at the City of Naples Municipal Airport, located in Collier County, Florida, or any other airport in Collier County which the airport authority may contract to operate.
hb4005hb4005-01-c1 -01-er 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 ENROLLED CS/HB 4005 2026 Legislature commissioners of the authority created for the city.
hb4005hb4005-01-c1 -01-er 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 ENROLLED CS/HB 4005 2026 Legislature electors of Collier County.
hb4005hb4005-01-c1 -01-er 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 ENROLLED CS/HB 4005 2026 Legislature powers of the authority shall be vested in the members commissioners thereof in office from time to time.
hb4005hb4005-01-c1 -01-er 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 ENROLLED CS/HB 4005 2026 Legislature vote of five (5) members of the city council, but a commissioner shall be removed only after he shall have been given a copy of the charges at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing thereon and had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel.
hb4005hb4005-01-c1 -01-er
View plain text versions (3)
- H 4005 c1 View text pdf
- H 4005 er View text Current pdf
- Introduced H 4005 Filed pdf
AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
The bill changes the governance of the City of Naples Airport Authority from an appointed board to an elected board, modifies membership qualifications, and removes prohibitions on city employees serving as members.
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Section 3
No commissioner of the authority may be an officer or employee of the city.City employees are now allowed to serve as commissioners.
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Section 3
A commissioner shall receive no compensation for his services,Members can now potentially receive compensation.
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Section 3
The city council by an affirmative vote of four (4) members of the council shall appoint five (5) persons as members commissioners of the authority created for the city.→ Beginning with the 2026 general election, the authority shall be composed of five members, with three members, designated as seats 1, 2, and 3, who are residents of the City of Naples, and two members, designated as seats 4 and 5, who are residents of Collier County outside of the municipal boundaries of the City of Naples.Authority members are now elected rather than appointed.
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Section 3
A commissioner shall hold office until his successor has been appointed and has qualified.→ Each elected member of the authority shall hold office until a successor has been elected.Changes the tenure of office to align with election outcomes.
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Section 3
Qualification and election of members of the authority shall be as prescribed by the general election laws of Florida.→ Each member must have spent at least 5 years engaged in financial management, small business operations, or aerospace as defined in s. 331.303, Florida Statutes.Introduces specific qualifications for authority members.
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Section 3
All meetings of the authority shall be public meetings, and the powers of the authority shall be vested in the members commissioners thereof in office from time to time.Reaffirms public meeting requirements without amendment but highlights transparency.
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Section 3
Three members (3) commissioners shall constitute a quorum of the authority for the purpose of conducting its business and exercising its powers and for all other purposes.Establishes quorum requirements for authority meetings.
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Section 3
The authority shall select from among its members commissioners a chair and a vice chair chairman,Clarifies the roles and selection of leadership positions within the authority.
Action History
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Chapter No. 2026-189
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Approved by Governor
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Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
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Ordered enrolled
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In Messages
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CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0 -SJ 786
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Read 3rd time -SJ 786
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Read 2nd time -SJ 786
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
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Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 785
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Placed on Local Calendar, 03/11/26
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Received
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Referred to Rules
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In Messages
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CS passed; YEAS 112, NAYS 1
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Read 3rd time
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Added to Third Reading Calendar
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Read 2nd time
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Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/11/2026)
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Added to Second Reading Calendar
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Bill released to House Calendar
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Reported out of State Affairs Committee
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Favorable by State Affairs Committee
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Added to State Affairs Committee agenda
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1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
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Now in State Affairs Committee
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Referred to State Affairs Committee
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CS Filed
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Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
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Reported out of Government Operations Subcommittee
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Favorable with CS by Government Operations Subcommittee
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Added to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda
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1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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Added to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda
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Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
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Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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Favorable by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda
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Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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Referred to State Affairs Committee
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Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee
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Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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Filed
Sponsors
- Government Operations Subcommittee · Primary
- Adam Botana · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Government Operations Subcommittee
Co-sponsors (1)
- Botana, Adam Republican
Not signed on (162)
162 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 162 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| No Party Affiliation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (39)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Arrington, Kristen Aston | Democrat | Yea |
| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Yea |
| Bernard, Mack | Democrat | Yea |
| Bracy Davis, LaVon | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Yea |
| Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" | Democrat | Yea |
| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Yea |
| Polsky, Tina Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharief, Barbara | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Not Voting |
| Albritton, Ben | Republican | Yea |
| Boyd, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley, Jennifer | Republican | Yea |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Burgess, Danny | Republican | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Yea |
| Calatayud, Alexis | Republican | Yea |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Not Voting |
| Gaetz, Don | Republican | Yea |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Grall, Erin | Republican | Yea |
| Gruters, Joe | Republican | Yea |
| Harrell, Gayle | Republican | Yea |
| Hooper, Ed | Republican | Yea |
| Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" | Republican | Yea |
| Martin, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Mayfield, Debbie | Republican | Yea |
| McClain, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Passidomo, Kathleen | Republican | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Ana Maria | Republican | Yea |
| Simon, Corey | Republican | Yea |
| Smith, David | Republican | Yea |
| Truenow, Keith L. | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Not Voting |
| Vacant | Republican | Yea |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
| Yarborough, Clay | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 78 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 30 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 112 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 1% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (117)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 4005 do?
- City of Naples Airport Authority, Collier County; Removes provisions relating to City of Naples Airport Authority's members' duties & responsibilities; removes provisions that prohibit officers & employees of city from being authority members; removes provisions that prohibit authority members from receiving compensation; provides for authority memberships by election rather than by appointment; provides requirements for elections; provides authority membership terms & qualifications; provides interim services & vacancy fillings.
- Who sponsors HB 4005?
- HB 4005 is sponsored by Government Operations Subcommittee and Botana, Adam (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 4005?
- This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced October 27, 2025. It awaits signature.
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