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Introduced
02/01/2019
02/01/2019
In Committee
02/15/2019
02/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Department of Transportation to consist of a central office that establishes policies and procedures and districts that carry out projects as authorized or required under the policies and procedures of the central office; prohibiting the driver of any vehicle from following another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent given certain circumstances; revising the number of times that certain persons may elect to attend a basic driver improvement course; providing requirements, beginning on a specified date, for license plates, cab cards, and validation stickers for vehicles registered in accordance with the International Registration Plan; directing the department to implement protocols for issuing an optional electronic credential and to procure a related technology system, etc.
AI Summary
This bill:
Restructures the Department of Transportation to consist of a central office that establishes policies and procedures and districts that carry out projects as authorized or required under the policies and procedures of the central office. It prohibits drivers from following other vehicles more closely than is reasonable and prudent given the circumstances, including the vehicle's level of automation. It revises the number of times certain persons may elect to attend a basic driver improvement course. Beginning October 1, 2020, it requires vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan to be issued a license plate for a 5-year period, an annual cab card denoting the declared gross vehicle weight, and an annual validation sticker. It directs the department to implement protocols for issuing an optional electronic credential and to procure a related technology system. It also creates provisions related to driver-assistive truck platooning, innovative transportation technology pilot or demonstration programs, personal delivery devices and mobile carriers, lighting equipment, and the display of red and white warning signals by volunteer firefighters and medical staff.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Infrastructure and Security, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 311 (Ch. 2019-101), CS/CS/CS/HB 385 (Ch. 2019-169), CS/CS/HB 725 (Ch. 2019-149), CS/HB 1057 (Ch. 2019-92) (on 05/03/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/660 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/660/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/660/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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