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Introduced
01/05/2021
01/05/2021
In Committee
04/23/2021
04/23/2021
Crossed Over
04/22/2021
04/22/2021
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting a local ballot initiative or referendum from restricting maritime commerce in the seaports of this state; providing that such a local ballot initiative, referendum, or action adopted therein is prohibited, void, and expressly preempted to the state; prohibiting local governments and their political subdivisions and special districts from restricting maritime commerce in a seaport located in or adjoining an area of critical state concern with respect to any federally authorized passenger cruise vessel; providing that certain actions relating to such restrictions are prohibited, void, and expressly preempted to the state; clarifying remaining authority of certain local entities, etc.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits local governments from restricting maritime commerce in Florida's seaports, including through ballot initiatives or referendums. It expressly preempts any local laws, charter amendments, ordinances, or policies that conflict with the state's regulation of seaport operations, cargo, passengers, and vessels. The bill also prohibits local restrictions on passenger cruise vessels in seaports located in or adjoining areas of critical state concern, except for certain physical limitations. The bill preserves the authority of local governments to engage in other port-related activities and issue tariffs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (3)
Community Affairs (Senate), Rules (Senate), Transportation (Senate)
Last Action
Died on Second Reading Calendar; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 1194 (Ch. 2021-188) (on 04/30/2021)
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